Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung captivate audiences with their delightful romance in the Netflix series 'Can This Love Be Translated?'.
Released on the 16th, 'Can This Love Be Translated?' is an unpredictable romantic comedy that follows multilingual interpreter Joo Ho-jin, played by Kim Seon-ho, as he becomes the interpreter for global superstar Cha Moo-hee, portrayed by Go Youn-jung.
Kim Seon-ho takes on the role of Joo Ho-jin, a skilled interpreter fluent in six languages, including English, Japanese, and Italian, yet clumsy in the language of love. He portrays Ho-jin with depth, showing his serious side as a professional while also capturing his cautious nature in his relationship with Moo-hee.
At the production press conference, Kim Seon-ho shared, "The script required me to use four languages: Japanese, English, Italian, and Korean. I spent about four months studying to convey emotions and understand grammar." As a dedicated interpreter, he also focused on voice acting, saying, "I drank a lot of warm tea to care for my voice."
In the series, Ho-jin and Moo-hee gradually develop feelings for each other as they learn to understand each other's languages. The chemistry between Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung awakens the romance in viewers.
This project marks the first collaboration between Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung. Reflecting on their experience, Go Youn-jung said, "It was my first time meeting him, but I only have fond memories from filming. Watching him act, I thought, 'I hope I can act like that when I gain more experience.' He seemed to enjoy acting, and I learned a lot by observing and following him."
Kim Seon-ho responded, "Not only the actors but also the staff approached us warmly and openly. Go Youn-jung is such a talented actress that it's embarrassing to hear her praise. She absorbed everything quickly and had a great sense, which helped lead the scenes well."
The duo also shared anecdotes from their overseas shoots. With filming locations in Japan, Canada, and Italy, Kim Seon-ho noted, "Working and filming abroad made us rely on each other a lot."
By Ji-won Kim, TENASIA Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr