Kwak Dong Yeon shares amusing story of Kim Soo Hyun failing to recognize him during fan event game

Kwak Dong Yeon recounted a humorous incident with 'Queen of Tears' co-star Kim Soo Hyun during a fan sign event where Kim failed to recognize his photo. Despite the mix-up, Kwak praised Kim's vibrant personality and professional attitude, emphasizing their strong friendship and enjoyable working relationship on set.

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K-drama star Kwak Dong Yeon recently delighted fans with a charming anecdote about his playful rapport with ‘ Queen of Tears ’ co-star Kim Soo Hyun , shedding light on their endearing on-set interactions. In an interview with Japanese media outlet CREA, Kwak Dong Yeon opened up about the humorous side of working with Kim Soo Hyun, revealing a particularly funny incident from a recent fan sign event that had both actors and their fans laughing. Reflecting on their previous collaboration in ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ and their recent project, ‘Queen of Tears’, Kwak Dong Yeon had nothing but praise for Kim Soo Hyun.

“Kim Soo Hyun is undoubtedly a wonderful actor”, Kwak Dong Yeon shared. He elaborated on how Kim Soo Hyun’s vibrant personality and professional attitude consistently uplift the atmosphere on set. According to Kwak Dong Yeon, working with Kim Soo Hyun not only makes the filming process enjoyable but also adds a special spark to their shared scenes.



The humorous story that Kwak Dong Yeon recounted involved a fan meeting where Kim Soo Hyun was engaged in a game of identifying photos of his co-stars. The event took a comical turn when Kim Soo Hyun successfully recognized most of his fellow actors except for Kwak Dong Yeon. Kwak Dong Yeon playfully reacted to the mishap, saying, “When I found that out, I thought, ‘Maybe I should keep my distance from him!’” This light-hearted comment highlighted the friendly and jovial nature of their relationship, showing that even small mix-ups are embraced with humor.

Despite this amusing slip, Kwak Dong Yeon’s admiration for Kim Soo Hyun remains unaffected. He praised Kim Soo Hyun for his ability to maintain a lively and upbeat environment on set, a quality that Kwak Dong Yeon finds both inspiring and aspirational. “He really knows how to make everyone laugh and create a relaxed, cheerful mood on set”, he explained.

He noted that when the lead actor on a set is serious or quiet, it can create a tense atmosphere, but Kim Soo Hyun’s humorous and engaging approach helps to keep the mood light and enjoyable. The bond between Kwak Dong Yeon and Kim Soo Hyun is evident in their playful exchanges and the genuine respect they hold for each other. Fans have eagerly embraced their bond, especially with their reunion in ‘Queen of Tears’, which has further strengthened their on-screen and off-screen friendship.

While the fan meeting slip-up provided a humorous moment, it also showed the strong friendship and mutual appreciation between the two actors..