Based on the famous webtoon of the same name, "Yumi's Cells" tells the story of office worker Yumi (Kim Go Eun) - from the perspective of many brain cells in her head, controlling all her thoughts, feelings and actions.
After 2 seasons of broadcasting, the work combines real-life acting and 3D animation - will return with season 3 on April 13.
In this season, Yumi has become a successful writer, but her love life is still full of obstacles. Her life begins to change when she meets Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won) - a young editor with a sweet appearance but a straightforward personality.
The "love - hate" relationship between the two characters is considered the highlight of the new film season. Continuous conflicts disrupt Yumi's emotions, and at the same time open up a different type of love compared to previous relationships with Goo Woong or Yoo Babi.
Sharing about returning to the role of Yumi after 4 years, Kim Go Eun said that "Yumi's Cells" is the first TV series she has played the main role in. The large screen time makes her have to maintain her fitness, but instead of pressure, she focuses on maintaining endurance.
In addition, she revealed that she had reviewed the previous two seasons to reconnect with the character. "I have a very strong'comedy cell'. Because Yumi is a humorous character, I feel very happy when acting.
For Kim Go Eun, Yumi is not just a role but also marks a turning point in her career. "I feel like I am entering the second chapter of my life. At the age of 20, I struggled and worked, but at the age of 30, I gained more experience and maturity. Playing Yumi makes me really happy" - she said.
After Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Jinyoung in the previous two seasons, Kim Jae Won became the new male lead of the series. The actor feels honored to participate in a project that has received a lot of affection. On the other hand, this is his first main role, so he has learned a lot from his seniors.
He said he has made efforts to fully portray the character Soon Rok - a beloved image from the original. "I want to bring the image of a young man who is both rational and mischievous" - he expressed.
While director Lee Sang Yeob commented that Kim Jae Won is suitable for the role thanks to his own charisma and ability to transform. According to the director, Soon Rok is a sharp, elegant character, and Kim Jae Won has all the elements to express that.
