Yumi's Cells 3" is Kim Jae Won's latest work. In the film, he plays Soon Rok - a handsome but straightforward, rational and somewhat dry editor. After meeting and working with Yumi (Kim Go Eun), the two gradually develop feelings for each other and decide to get married.
Sharing after the movie ended, Kim Jae Won said that he was very happy to work with senior Kim Go Eun. The actor said that every moment in the film set is like a dream for him.
Kim Jae Won admitted that he is still a young actor, not having much experience, so he received a lot of support from co-stars and directors during filming. "I am an actor who is still lacking in many aspects, but the director and Kim Go Eun have guided me a lot. I learned a lot just by observing her acting.
Speaking of Kim Go Eun, the actor is particularly impressed with her ability to convey emotions through the eyes of her senior. "There are moments when I feel her emotions are perfectly conveyed just through her eyes. I realize how precious authentic moments in acting are.
Kim Jae Won also shared that he once thought he was lacking in aspects such as eye contact or emotional vibration, but learned a lot from the process of collaborating with Kim Go Eun.
Notably, not only in movies, but also in real life, Kim Go Eun and Kim Jae Won also have age differences. However, the male star affirmed that this does not affect the acting process, because he only focuses on expressing the character Soon Rok in the true spirit of the original.
Regarding the "fish cake kiss" scene that attracted attention in the movie, Kim Jae Won said he was surprised when this scene created a strong effect on the audience. According to the actor, this is a scene that made him more moved than a normal kiss. When filming this scene, he became so immersed that his feet trembled and even unconsciously wiped his lips after completion.
Speaking more about "Yumi's Cells 3", Kim Jae Won said that this will be a project he will never forget, both as an actor and as a person. "I have learned a lot about responsibility and attitude when working through this project" - he said.
After the movie, Kim Jae Won is considering playing the main role in the TV series "The Palace is home to dog flowers" with Park Eun Bin.