When the Cellphone Rings actor Yoo Yeon Seok shares his ideas on taking part in the function of Baek Sa Eon, the worldwide reputation of the Okay-drama, and extra. Throughout an interview held on the morning of December 6 in Gangnam, Seoul, Yoo Yeon Seok stated, “Whereas I begin a venture with hopes, I can by no means predict the result. I did not count on such an enthusiastic response.”
Yoo Yeon Seok expresses gratitude to followers
As of December 29, has ranked on Netflix’s world Prime 10 listing (non-English) for six consecutive weeks. Moreover, Nielsen Korea reported that the drama achieved its highest nationwide ranking of 8.6% for its last episode, setting a brand new private greatest.
Yoo Yeon Seok shared, “Once I heard the information that the present persistently ranked excessive even abroad, I used to be fairly stunned and felt grateful that individuals cherished a venture we labored so onerous on.” He added, “When the ultimate episode aired, I acquired lots of responses from abroad viewers, together with from South America and Southeast Asia. I’m very grateful.”
He continued, “It looks like there are extra feedback from abroad followers now. Prior to now, once I went overseas for filming, I used to suppose, ‘How can they probably know me?’ Nevertheless, since this venture was aired on a worldwide OTT platform, I’m very glad to see that my variety of abroad followers has elevated. I plan to specific my gratitude by visiting [and meeting] them by way of abroad fan conferences.”
Yoo Yeon Seok shares his ideas on why When the Cellphone Rings gained a lot reputation
When requested, based on him, why the present gained a lot reputation, Yoo Yeon Seok responded, “I believe [it’s because] there are a lot of married {couples} who [struggle with] a scarcity of communication [in their relationship]. I believe these individuals may need felt a way of aid or satisfaction whereas watching the drama.” He added, “I consider viewers appreciated how the drama, by way of Baek Sa Eon, delivered the message that, ‘even when my man does not inform me and possibly hiding it, he has cherished me for a very long time and can proceed to like me.'”
Speaking about singing the OST “Say My Identify” for When the Cellphone Rings, he stated, “Within the latter a part of filming, I informed the director, ‘If there’s something I can do, I will do it,’ and the day earlier than the recording, I acquired the lyrics and the track and sang it. Whereas fascinated about one thing that might function a reminiscence of the drama and a present to the followers, I ended up singing the OST. For my Twentieth-anniversary fan assembly, I created the track ‘Fallin’,’ so this may be seen as an extension of that.”
Yoo Yeon Seok on what form of actor he desires to be in his 40s
What sort of actor does Yoo Yeon Seok need to be in his 40s? “As I enter my 40s, I generally marvel how for much longer I can do romance roles. On set, as I’ve grow to be a senior, such issues really feel burdensome at occasions, and I additionally marvel if there’ll nonetheless be tasks that search me out. [One time,] I used to be feeling exhausted throughout filming, however senior actor Han Seok Kyu gave me some very encouraging phrases.
“He stated, ‘Your 40s are an age you could be cautious about, however as an actor, it is also the time when you’ll be able to actually blossom. Do not let nervousness grasp you, and do not fall into temptation. Shake off your insecurities.’ These phrases gave me lots of power. He additionally shared that he approaches performing with the mindset of abandoning one memorable character each ten years. For him, there was Tree With Deep Roots in his 40s and Dr. Romantic in his 50s. [Hearing this,] I assumed to myself that I should not be impatient [and should just focus] on performing.”
Yoo Yeon Seok on When the Cellphone Rings airing throughout turbulent occasions
When the Cellphone Rings was aired when South Koreans had been calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, which resulted in a one-week hiatus throughout the first half of its airing. Throughout the second half’s airing, the entire nation was mourning for the victims of the Jeju Air aircraft crash tragedy.
When requested, “Had been there any regrets whereas engaged on the venture?” Yoo Yeon Seok responded, “It wasn’t a state of affairs the place I might ask that individuals totally watch and revel in my drama. Nevertheless, I’m grateful if many individuals discovered even a second of consolation and delight whereas watching our drama.”
When requested, “How do you suppose it might have been in case you had been the presidential spokesperson in occasions like these?” Yoo Yeon Seok candidly admitted, “It was ironic for me as effectively. Many issues occurred whereas engaged on this drama,” including, “Sooner or later, I could not even submit [on social media],” evoking laughter. He continued, “I hoped individuals would see the drama merely as a drama [entertainment] and tried to not join it an excessive amount of with actuality.”
