Kim Go-eun Reflects on Her Role in Netflix's 'You and Everything Else'

Kim Go-eun, much like her character Ryu Eun-jung in 'You and Everything Else,' is candid yet resilient. Now in her 24th year since debut, she shared, "It's natural to feel jealous and envious of successful people. However, I try to transform those feelings into admiration, which allows me to learn and emulate them," she said with a bright smile.

On the 22, at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Kim Go-eun discussed her role in the Netflix series 'You and Everything Else.' Released on the 12, the series portrays the intertwined lives of two best friends and rivals, Eun-jung and Sang-yeon (played by Park Ji-hyun), exploring their journey of admiration, jealousy, and love.

Playing the honest character Ryu Eun-jung, Kim Go-eun seamlessly transitions from a vibrant youth to a middle-aged woman filled with regrets and scars, covering ages 20 to 40. "To portray different ages, I focused not only on makeup and costumes but also on varying my dialogue and gestures," she explained.

"In her 20s, Eun-jung needed to have a fresh, youthful look, so I gained some weight. In her 30s, as a professional, her gestures and speech were influenced by her surroundings, which I portrayed with depth. For Eun-jung in her 40s, I emphasized her aura and energy, as there wasn't much physical change from her late 30s," she added.

At the press conference on the 5, Kim Go-eun was moved to tears recalling the narrative of 'You and Everything Else,' indicating her deep immersion in the story. "The relationship between Eun-jung and Sang-yeon goes beyond mere friendship," she noted.

"They had a profound impact on each other, more than just friends. They are deeply connected as human beings, encompassing both friendship and love. Friendship is indeed a form of love," she laughed.

Kim Go-eun shared that she has experienced feelings of envy and jealousy similar to those felt by her character, Ryu Eun-jung. "I mentioned something similar in an interview around 2015," she said. "Then and now, I strive to feel admiration rather than jealousy."

"It's natural to feel jealous and envious at times. But I try to think, 'I want to be like that person. I should learn from them,' and transform those feelings into admiration. This mindset shift gives me strength," she explained.

When asked about her chemistry with Park Ji-hyun, Kim Go-eun said, "We got along very well." She added, "In the series, Sang-yeon says she wants to live forever in the story, and filming this project felt like creating an eternal story with her, which made me happy."

"I supported Ji-hyun mentally, while she took care of the external aspects. She would casually give me necessary items or say, 'It might be cold,' and hand me a coat. When I was tired, she would give me a piece of chocolate. Acting together was truly enjoyable," she shared.

Kim Go-eun expressed her affection for 'You and Everything Else.' "I think it will be one of the most memorable projects of my life. It allowed me to use my emotions correctly," she said with a smile.

"When I first received the script, I thought, 'How did a project that reflects emotions I've actually felt come to me at this time?' I was grateful to use those emotions correctly during filming. I believe 'You and Everything Else' will always come to mind when I look back on my life," she concluded.