Kim Woo-bin Expresses Desire for Romance Roles on 'Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box'

Kim Woo-bin expressed his desire to take on romance roles during his appearance on 'Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box'.

On October 10, actor Kim Woo-bin appeared on the YouTube channel 'Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box'.

Introducing Kim Woo-bin, Hong Seok-cheon said, "He's a gem I raised. He kept his promise to appear on the show. He's truly a cherished gem of mine."

Upon his entrance, Kim Woo-bin humorously remarked, "I was a bit surprised. I was told to hide behind a pillar, but it was too narrow," and added, "It's fascinating to be here in person after watching it on video. My hands are sweating."

Regarding his connection with Hong Seok-cheon, Kim Woo-bin shared, "He was the first to tell me I should be an actor during my modeling days at 20. I had no thoughts of acting, but it made me consider it."

Hong Seok-cheon expressed his joy, saying, "It was a time when dinosaur-like actors were in the spotlight. The moment I saw Kim Woo-bin, I felt it. I persistently persuaded him to act, and he eventually became a top actor."

Kim Woo-bin's rebellious character Choi Young-do from 'The Heirs' (2013) continues to be popular overseas, with younger actors referencing his performance for their roles.

Kim Woo-bin noted, "I've played a student who fights well about six times." He portrayed delinquent and rebellious characters in dramas like 'White Christmas', 'A Gentleman's Dignity', 'School 2013', 'The Heirs', 'Friend 2', and 'Twenty'.

Transitioning to romance roles in 'Uncontrollably Fond' and 'Our Blues', Kim Woo-bin said, "I've always wanted to do romance. It's something that requires the right timing, so I was very happy. I thought maybe this was the script I was looking for and filmed happily."

When asked about his most cherished work, Kim Woo-bin mentioned his upcoming project 'All Will Be Fulfilled', saying, "It's probably because I just finished it, so it lingers in my mind. It's a work by writer Kim Eun-sook, and I play the role of the genie of the lamp."