“I wanted to avoid exaggerated gestures or overly dramatic vocal variations,“he said.

“I didnt want to just show her as strong and unyielding.

The characters appearance was carefully crafted in collaboration with the production team.

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We also tried different nail polish colors.

For his vocal performance, Sung Hoon adjusted his tone and manner depending on the situation.

“When the character was in life-threatening situations, my voice naturally became more masculine.

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I felt that the emotion needed to match the moment.

I discussed each scene closely with the director.”

But I didnt have a go at mimic her.

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I focused on the disadvantages Hyun-joo has faced in her life and built the character from there.”

Fans now affectionately refer to him as"Hyun-joo Unni,“a testament to his growing popularity.

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