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Yeom Hye-ran Shares Heartwarming Stories from 'The Glory' and More on 'You Quiz on the Block'

Yeom Hye-ran reveals touching behind-the-scenes stories from filming with Song Hye-kyo in 'The Glory' on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block'. She also shares her experiences from filming 'My Dearest' and confesses that she sees herself as a daughter like IU's character, Geum-myung.

The 335th episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block', airing on October 18 at 8:45 PM, is themed around 'Mothers'. The episode features Korean-American actress Hae-rin from 'Bridgerton 4', 'Undercover Miss Hong' actress Choi Ji-soo, legendary short track speed skater Choi Min-jung, and 27-year acting veteran Yeom Hye-ran, known for her heartfelt performances.
Yeom Hye-ran Shares Heartwarming Stories from 'The Glory' and More on 'You Quiz on the Block'

What has Yeom Hye-ran's 27-year acting journey been like?

The episode delves into the life of Yeom Hye-ran, an actress sought after by top directors and beloved by audiences for her emotional performances. She shares anecdotes about her nervousness before filming 'You Quiz', despite being a top choice for leading roles in Chungmuro. Yeom also reveals her unexpected shyness in asking for directors' and writers' contact information. The episode includes stories about her being sought after by renowned figures like writer Kim Eun-sook and directors Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook, as well as her participation in the entertainment industry's 'Small Heart Association'. Yeom recounts her journey from dreaming of becoming a Korean language teacher to working at a publishing company while auditioning, and her struggles as a theater actress contemplating quitting acting while juggling part-time jobs.

Special anecdotes from her notable works?

Yeom Hye-ran shares behind-the-scenes stories from her drama debut 'Dear My Friends' to 'Goblin', 'The Glory', and 'My Dearest'. In 'The Glory', she played a supportive role to Moon Dong-eun (played by Song Hye-kyo), a victim of school and domestic violence. Yeom shares a touching story about Song Hye-kyo during filming and her heartfelt portrayal of a mother in 'My Dearest', while admitting she feels like a daughter similar to Geum-myung. She reminisces about her cheerful mother who ran a rice shop and raised her children, and her mother's pride in her achievements. Yeom also shares how she came to understand a mother's heart through her daily life with her 15-year-old daughter and conveys a heartfelt message to her own mother, adding warmth to the episode.

tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr

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