Model-turned actor Ahn Jae-hyeon reveals a dramatic street casting story.
On the 12th, MBC variety show 'Save Me! Homes' (abbreviated 'Homes') will feature actors Lim Won-hee, Ahn Jae-hyeon and Joo Woo-jae inspecting Seoul's original downtown, Myeongdong.
In this episode, fashion models Joo Woo-jae and Ahn Jae-hyeon, who dominated Myeongdong in the 2000s, and Lim Won-hee, who remembers the 1990s—Myeongdong's heyday—as a member of the
The three walk the streets of Myeongdong and feel how the atmosphere has changed from the days they used to frequent it. Recently, as Korean pharmacies have emerged as a must-stop for K-shopping among foreign tourists, large pharmacies located throughout Myeongdong draw attention. Seeing this, Yang Se-hyung said,
Next, Joo Woo-jae's special anecdote from his time wandering Myeongdong is revealed. In the early 2000s, a photo taken by chance while walking in Myeongdong, then known as a street photo spot for online magazines, became a sensation and brought him fame. Ahn Jae-hyeon also added,
In particular, Ahn Jae-hyeon divorced actress Ku Hye-sun by mutual agreement in 2020 and even on Homes provides laughs with self-deprecating gags about being a 'single dad' character. Even six years after the divorce, he still boasts the same looks as when he debuted and adds surprising humor with his lively talk. In the nostalgic mood, Lim Won-hee's sharp remark while listening reportedly turned the set into an ocean of laughter, raising curiosity.
The current state of a Myeongdong landmark shopping mall, once called the 'meeting place,' reborn as a hotel is also revealed. The actual listed rooms of this hotel, located in the central commercial district crowded with foreign tourists, will be introduced, drawing interest. It airs Thursday the 12th at 10 p.m.
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