Jang Ki Yong And Chun Woo Hee Praise Each Other And Reflect On Their Upcoming Drama "The Atypical Family"

Apr 24, 2024

Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee has joined Elle Korea for a stunning photo shoot!

On April 24, Elle Korea unveiled a pictorial starring “The Atypical Family” stars Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee.

“The Atypical Family” is a fantasy romance drama about a family that once had supernatural powers, but lost them after suffering from realistic modern-day problems. Jang Ki Yong plays the “depressed time traveler” Bok Gwi Joo, who was once a firefighter with positive energy and a strong sense of calling. Chun Woo Hee stars as Do Da Hae, a mysterious woman who appears in front of Bok Gwi Joo’s family.

Following the photo shoot, Chun Woo Hee shared, “Bok Gwi Joo of ‘The Atypical Family’ was really cool, but today’s Ki Yong really looked like a model,” while Jang Ki Yong praised, “Noona said that she has a difficult time with photo shoots, but I was shocked because she did such a good job.”

On “The Atypical Family” being Jang Ki Yong’s first drama since his discharge from the military, the actor shared, “I’m filled with anticipation, worry, and curiosity. While in the military, I watched the dramas I starred in with my peers, but it was a really strange feeling. I think I’ll feel differently this time.”

When asked how “The Atypical Family” is different from other supernatural dramas, Chun Woo Hee shared, “I think in our drama, supernatural powers aren’t ‘fantasy’ but ‘metaphors.’ The setup of a supernatural family that has lost their supernaturals—couldn’t this be a story about the potential power that everyone has? I hope this delivers comfort and healing vibes to those who aren’t able to perform to their full capabilities in modern society.”

On the question of what is most important in romantic acting, Chun Woo Hee shared, “I believe romance acting should both satisfy [viewers’] fantasy and be realistic. I don’t tend to agree that normally having lots of experience helps with acting, but I think for romance, you need to have experience. For certain, you need to have a lot of emotions.”

Jang Ki Yong answered, “Rather than words, I tend to be the type to express with actions. That’s why I’m shy when it comes to expressing affection, and this is definitely a difficult aspect when acting. Overcoming that is my assignment.”