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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ahn Bo Hyun jokes about ‘questioning' his testosterone levels, says he's ‘good at looking pathetic' ahead of Pretty Crazy with Girls' Generation's Yoona
Ahn Bo Hyun is taking another shot at softer roles after a long run of strong, intimidating characters that earned him Netflix's 'tough guy' tag. The actor will next share the screen with Girls' Generation's Yoona in the upcoming movie Pretty Crazy. Speaking to The Korea Herald, the My Name star explained why he often lands such roles, given his buff frame and cartoonishly large hands. In reality, he says, he's a carefree guy with a 'dopey charm.' Also read: K-pop band NCT stops accepting gifts from obsessive fans; warns against altering flight tickets and making excessive physical contact: 'Stop chasing idols' Ahn's upcoming movie Pretty Crazy, with Yoona, is nothing like the roles fans usually associate him with. From the arrogant chaebol heir tormenting Park Seo Joon in Itaewon Class to Han So Hee's punch-throwing romantic interest in My Name, and nearly killing Jung Hae In in I, Executioner, his characters have always carried a certain intensity. But this time, he's stepping into a genre fast disappearing in the Korean entertainment scene, the fantasy rom-com. Yoona, the K-pop idol turned actor, plays a beautiful woman who transforms into a demon every night, with no memory of it by morning. Ahn takes on the role of Gil Goo, an unemployed man stuck cleaning up the mess her demon side leaves behind. Gil Goo is awkward, jobless, and hopelessly in love. He follows his crush everywhere and pretends to 'bump into' her. When he gets the job of looking after her at night, he treats her with almost motherly care. Ahn laughed, 'Watching myself, I realised I'm really good at looking pathetic, genuinely wronged and pitiful.' And, out of all his macho characters, surprisingly, he relates the most with Gil Goo. 'I don't talk like him, but I could definitely sympathise. People have a hard time believing it because I look so tough and all, but Gil Goo exists inside me too. I've had my own periods of deep uncertainty, times when I cared too much about what others thought,' Ahn said. Also read: BTS' RM on craving a 'simple life' to feel alive; reveals why he can't do it for long: 'I feel becoming closer to my true self when…' Off-screen, Ahn admits he's detail-oriented and loves to cook big meals. 'I know it doesn't match how I look, but I love cooking elaborate meals for myself, arranging things just so. I like cute little things to the point where you'd question my testosterone levels. I clean obsessively, do laundry religiously.' For Ahn, his character in the show is less comedic and more about growth. The character goes from being a directionless man to someone willing to do anything for to help Seon Ji (Yoona) break her curse. 'It's a coming-of-age story,' Ahn added. 'This broken guy meets someone, accepts a crazy reality, and realises he can make a difference.' The actor opened up about one of the final scenes where he broke down in tears unexpectedly and cried so hard his eyes swelled, leading the crew to pause filming. 'I wasn't supposed to cry, it could be seen as romantic love, but I'd grown so attached to her character.' Pretty Crazy is coming on August 13.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Yoona Juggles Baking and Demonic Chaos in 'The Devil Moved In' - A Supernatural Comedy Adventure
SNSD(Girls' Generation)'s Yoona Yoona's Hilarious Demon Makeover - Baking By Day, Chaos By Night? Imagine juggling a sweet bakery gig during the day but unknowingly morphing into a high-level demon at night - talk about a wild identity crisis! That's the quirky vibe Yoona from Girls' Generation is channeling in her upcoming film, ' The Devil Moved In ,' directed by Lee Sang-geun, the mind behind hits like 'Exit.' In this supernatural comedy, Yoona embodies Seon-ji, an ordinary baker whose nighttime alter ego unleashes all kinds of funny mayhem. It's like playing two characters in one, with Yoona nailing the innocent daytime charm and the addictive, fierce demon energy after dark. The plot thickens when a down-on-his-luck guy, Gil-gu (Ahn Bo-hyun), ends up demon-sitting, blending everyday job woes with otherworldly antics. Think a K-style mashup of supernatural laughs and relatable struggles, similar to those chaotic comedy flicks where characters flip between worlds like in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa.' Yoona mentioned in her chat that tackling this split personality was a blast, letting her experiment with over-the-top physical changes and perfectly timed humor to keep the audience cracking up. Lee Sang-geun's light-hearted direction adds to the charm, making it a breezy watch perfect for unwinding after a long day. SNSD's 18th Anniversary Glow: Parties, Pics, and That Timeless Bond Since bursting onto the scene in 2007, Girls' Generation has been the ultimate K-pop blueprint, dropping timeless hits like 'Gee' and 'Genie' that still dominate playlists. Now in 2025, they're toasting their 18th anniversary, and Yoona's sharing the inside scoop on how these milestones keep their sisterhood strong. It all ties into bandmate Tiffany's birthday on August 1, just days before their debut date of August 5, turning her party into a mini anniversary reunion complete with group snaps. This year, Yoona nearly skipped due to shooting schedules but ditched midway to join, saying the pull to be with her 'sisters' was irresistible. These moments highlight why SNSD remains iconic - even with packed solo paths, they prioritize that genuine connection. As second-gen pioneers, they've fueled K-pop's global rise; a 2024 Statista report shows the genre's fanbase in places like South Asia jumping 25% lately, with classics like theirs fueling the nostalgia wave. It's akin to how we replay 2000s Bollywood tracks for that feel-good rush, but with SNSD's polished harmony and energy keeping the legacy alive. 20th Anniversary Tease: No Solid Plans, But Yoona's Dreaming Big As 2027's 20th anniversary approaches, excitement is building, especially after Yoona's casual chat on Yuri's YouTube sparked ideas like tours or events. But she set the record straight - it's all light-hearted brainstorming, not locked-in plans, with everyone busy and company details to sort. Yoona laughed off the hype, noting they're not big on rigid schedules, and the buzz turned their fun talk into headlines. Still, she's hopeful for something special to mark the milestone. Picture potential reunions, fresh music, or fan events that could celebrate their journey. This anticipation keeps the fandom buzzing, much like planning epic group hangouts with friends that start as wild chats over coffee. SNSD's impact goes beyond tunes, influencing fashion and empowerment vibes; a 2023 Nielsen Music study points to legacy acts like them driving 15% yearly growth in global merch sales, underscoring their enduring pull. Yoona's take shows even stars cherish those simple, joyful reunions, making the wait for 2027 even more exciting. Yoona's Time-Travel Drama: Chef vs. Tyrant King in a Culinary Clash Yoona's not just owning the big screen - she's set to shine in tvN's 'The Tyrant's Chef,' a fantasy romance where a modern French chef time-slips to Joseon era, facing off with a food-obsessed tyrant king across 500 years. Directed by Jang Tae-yoo of 'My Love from the Star' fame, it mixes survival thrills, culinary creativity, and romance. Yoona plays the upbeat, resilient chef Yeon Ji-young, fresh off a French cooking win, who ends up dishing fusion feasts for the palace instead of Paris spots. Despite a cast switch-up (Park Sung-hoon out, Lee Chae-min in due to issues), Yoona focused on her role, praising her co-stars' chemistry. She loves how films let her go wild with comedy, while dramas dive into romantic layers, and she's game for any solid script. It's like a Korean spin on time-bending stories with royal drama, echoing 'Jab We Met' vibes meets 'Jodhaa Akbar' intrigue, but with delicious food twists. Yoona's range from idol to actress keeps evolving, promising a thrilling 2025 with laughs and heart in equal measure.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Yoona becomes the devil she fakes
K-pop icon trades pristine image for cartoonish evil in upcoming rom-com "I think I have both sides in me — that's why I was drawn to these characters," Lim Yoona says at a Samcheong-dong cafe on Thursday. She's talking about her dual role in "Pretty Crazy," where she plays a picture-perfect bakery owner who transforms into a demon every night with no memory of it come morning. For nearly two decades, Yoona has been Korea's sweetheart. She's been the face of dozens of brands and the star of TV dramas everyone's mother watches, all while perpetually glowing with a celebrity aura. This time around, she's trading that impeccable image for something wildly off-brand: a girl whose nocturnal possession turns her into a maniac in frizzy hair and clashing patterns, wreaking havoc until dawn. "Pretty Crazy" reunites Yoona with director Lee Sang-geun, who gave her a career-defining lead in 2019's disaster comedy "Exit." Now this one's an exercise in pure comic-book silliness, where an unemployed man (Ahn Bo-hyun) takes a part-time job watching his demon-possessed neighbor through her nightly episodes. Other than being largely forgettable, the breathtakingly mediocre film has one undeniable virtue of giving viewers a front-row seat to Yoona torching her image with gleeful abandon. Her daytime Seon-ji is predictable — sweet, elegant, the girl you'd bring home to mom. After dark, she becomes something like Jim Carrey on a bender with her voice rocketing between growls and squeaks, and her body contorting through scenes where she's scarfing down grass, sprinting through streets like a feral cat and, best of all, taking a cannonball dive into the Han River. "I thought at first it might be embarrassing on set with all the staff watching," she admits. "But once we started rolling, I just fell into it completely. Sometimes I wondered — isn't this too much? But the exaggeration was the whole point." The character is much more than a woman possessed, she explains. She's someone young and desperately insecure, trying to act scary, overcompensating with big gestures and wild expressions. "The demon has to seem like she's faking it, because she is." Even finding the right laugh took weeks. She and director Lee tested different tones, volumes and rhythms until they landed on something appropriately unhinged. "That laugh became the baseline for everything else. Once I had that, I knew exactly how big to go with everything." "Not that I laugh like that in real life," she adds quickly. At 35, Yoona still occupies that rarefied air in Korean entertainment. She centered Girls' Generation through their 18-year reign as Asia's biggest girl group. Her acting success came immediately when her 2008 drama "You Are My Destiny" hit 41.5 percent viewership ratings, numbers that aren't seen anymore. Her stature has only grown over the past decade: "Exit" became 2019's surprise box office smash and "King the Land" dominated Netflix globally in 2023. Her career has been one long victory lap in an industry where most flame out within years. "People see this smooth trajectory, but I'm constantly questioning myself," she says. "Every project starts as a question mark. Can I do this? How should I approach it? I overthink everything, then work until that question becomes an exclamation point." The self-doubt seems at odds with someone who's been winning since seventeen, but even superstars like Yoona can't escape doubts about what comes next. She debuted at 17 as the fresh-faced center of a girl group. Eighteen years later, she's a seasoned veteran figuring out which challenges she still wants to take on. "In my 20s, I thought I could solve everything through experience. Now I realize real choices require knowing yourself. What does Lim Yoon-ah actually like, separate from Yoona of Girls' Generation or Yoona the actress?" She pauses, as if to consider the weight of that question. "Maybe that's what maturing means? Finally asking those questions?"
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
You Won't Stop Laughing_When Yoona Becomes a Devil Every Night and Bo Hyun Is Forced to Babysit Her!
When the Devil Moves In, Expect Chaos (And LOLs) What happens when your housemate literally turns into a devil every night? That's the wild premise of the upcoming Korean comedy " The Devil Has Moved In " (악마가 이사왔다), set to hit theatres this August. The film stars Girls' Generation's Yoona as Seonji, a woman who seems totally normal by day but transforms into a mischievous devil by night. And who's stuck dealing with her? None other than Bo Hyun , playing Gilgu, a jobless young guy who lands the world's weirdest part-time job: keeping an eye on Seonji's demonic alter ego. Yoona's Double Life Will Leave You in Splits By day, Seonji is all calm hair and neat vibes. But when night falls, she's rocking wild curls, fierce red outfits, and a devil-may-care attitude that's pure chaos. Just imagine your crush suddenly going full-on exorcist mode every night-relatable, right? Gilgu, meanwhile, is the definition of awkward: his forced smiles and hunched shoulders make it clear he's way out of his depth. Watching Bo Hyun's "puppy-like" charm get steamrolled by Yoona's devilish energy is honestly the kind of comedy gold that'll have you rolling in your seat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Family Drama, Exorcisms, and a Lot of Bread It's not just Seonji and Gilgu bringing the laughs. Veteran actor Sung Dong Il plays Seonji's dad, who's so done with his daughter's devilish antics he's basically reached enlightenment (or just given up). Then there's cousin Ara (played by Joo Hyun Young), who shows up with some seriously weird vibes and even tries her hand at exorcism, complete with priest robes. One of the movie's funniest moments? Seonji's dad threatening Gilgu with a baguette-because in this house, even the bread is dangerous. The Director Behind the Madness If the name Lee Sang Geun rings a bell, it's because he made his debut with the blockbuster "EXIT," which was a massive hit in Korea. Now, he's back with a fresh, zany take on the supernatural comedy genre. From slapstick scenes like Seonji falling off a swing to the bizarre family dynamics, every frame promises something new and totally unpredictable. Why This Movie Is Basically Every Indian Youth's Worst Nightmare (and Fantasy) Let's be real: who hasn't had a roommate or family member who acts possessed after midnight? The struggle is universal-whether it's your sibling blasting music at 2 AM or your friend turning into a philosopher after three cups of chai. "The Devil Has Moved In" takes that relatable chaos and dials it up to eleven, with a supernatural twist that's both hilarious and oddly comforting. And with Yoona and Bo Hyun leading the cast, you know the chemistry (and the comedy) will be off the charts. If you're looking for a movie that's as fresh as your mom's homemade pakoras and as unpredictable as Bangalore weather, mark your calendar for August. This is one comedy you don't want to miss! Honestly, watching Yoona go from girl-next-door to full-on devil reminds me of every time my bestie gets hangry during exam week. Korean or not, some things just hit the same everywhere.
