Ahn Bo-hyun Reflects on 'Spring Fever' Success and Career Journey

"I drew a life graph and realized I've risen faster than I thought. I feel like I'm living beyond my means."

On the 11th, an interview was held at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, to mark the conclusion of tvN's 'Spring Fever.' Born in 1988, Ahn Bo-hyun was a boxer during his school days before transitioning to a modeling career. He made his acting debut in the 2016 film 'Hiya' and has since gained acclaim for his roles in webtoon-based dramas like 'Itaewon Class' and 'Yumi's Cells,' where he impressed viewers with his high character synchronization. This year, he once again proved his acting prowess with 'Spring Fever.'

'Spring Fever' is a hot pink romance that melts the frozen hearts of teacher Yoon Bom (played by Lee Joo-bin) and the passionate Seon Jae-kyu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun). The show concluded on the 10th with its highest rating of 5.7% (Nielsen Korea, paid households), marking a successful end. Ahn Bo-hyun received positive feedback for his portrayal of the 'charming and straightforward' Seon Jae-kyu, showcasing a high level of character synchronization.

"I often say when I drink that I seem to have good fortune and luck. There's no special reason, but those two things seem to align well for me. Moving to Seoul without any connections to pursue my dreams felt like a risky move."

Ahn Bo-hyun shared, "People might see me as somewhat relaxed. It's not because of wealth or fame, but because I find joy in doing what I love." He added, "I truly enjoyed working on 'Spring Fever.' It wasn't a project that came with significant psychological pressure. Instead of feeling like I had to excel, I approached it thinking, 'I can genuinely enjoy this.'"

Reflecting on 'Spring Fever,' he said, "I chose this project thinking, 'I can have fun with this,' rather than feeling like I had to accomplish something. I approached filming with that mindset. The director and writer allowed me to express myself freely, which naturally boosted my confidence. Perhaps that's why viewers perceived me as relaxed."

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr