Kim Jong-un “It was awkward with Park Shin-yang” Reunites at Filming Location
Kim Jung-eun and Lee Dong-gun reunited at the filming location of 'Lovers in Paris.' Behind-the-scenes stories revealed during a video call with Park Shin-yang have been released.
The Restaurant Where the Iconic Scene from 'Lovers in Paris' Took Place 20 Years Ago, Revisited
The main stars of the drama 'Lovers in Paris,' which shook living rooms in 2004, have gathered in one place after 20 years. At the end of the SBS show 'My Little Old Man' broadcast on the 12th, a preview was released showing actors Kim Jung-eun and Lee Dong-gun visiting the actual filming location of the drama that once enjoyed syndrome-level popularity, evoking old memories.
The place the two stepped into is the very same memorable restaurant where Han Ki-joo (played by Lee Dong-gun) touched viewers' hearts by singing 'Can I Love You?' for Kang Tae-young (played by Kim Jung-eun). Upon arriving at the scene, Kim Jung-eun recognized the place with an emotional voice, saying, "Wow, this is it," and Lee Dong-gun also recalled the memories, saying, "Isn't it exactly the same as when we filmed?"
Although time has passed and the location remains unchanged, the faces of the two actors show the passage of 20 years. In the space where the intense emotions of the drama were once embedded, the two began to bring up the famous scenes from the past one by one.
Kim Jung-eun's Bombshell Remark That Flustered Park Shin-yang and Conflicting Memories
The excitement of the reunion led to a surprise video call with Park Shin-yang. Kim Jung-eun and Lee Dong-gun greeted Park Shin-yang, who was connected via video call, warmly, calling him "Sunbae-nim" (Senior). Kim Jung-eun led the conversation by introducing the place they were currently staying as "the place where 'Can I Love You?' was sung."
When Park Shin-yang reacted as if he didn't remember the situation well, Kim Jung-eun made a bold remark. She flustered Park Shin-yang by mentioning the intense scene from that time, saying, "We kissed on the first floor here." She then added specific behind-the-scenes details from the filming, saying, "When you said, 'You are in here,' didn't I put my hand on you? I held it so tight it looked like a chicken leg," drawing laughter.
However, a strange tension also flowed behind the laughter. Kim Jung-eun asked Lee Dong-gun, "Weren't you awkward with Park Shin-yang during filming?" To this, Lee Dong-gun trailed off, unable to finish his sentence, saying, "To you, it might seem like I was too..." Kim Jung-eun also left a meaningful comment, saying, "I was a bit angry," heightening curiosity about the subtle relationships between the individuals on the filming set 20 years ago.
Anticipated Broadcast on the 19th, Hidden Stories from 20 Years Ago
The preview concluded by foreshadowing the behind-the-scenes stories from 20 years ago and the subtle atmosphere of that time shared by the two actors. As the drama 'Lovers in Paris' enjoyed immense popularity during its broadcast, viewers' attention is focused on the behind-the-scenes stories directly revealed by the main stars.
It remains to be seen how the connections and pieces of the past between Kim Jung-eun, Lee Dong-gun, and Park Shin-yang, who appeared via video call, will fit together. The episode will air on SBS 'My Little Old Man' on the 19th at 9 PM.
Reunited Main Stars and Park Shin-yang Connected via Video Call
In this broadcast, Kim Jung-eun and Lee Dong-gun, the main stars of the drama 'Lovers in Paris,' will appear. The two, who worked together as Han Ki-joo and Kang Tae-young, reunited at the filming location after 20 years.
Park Shin-yang, who led the drama at the time, appeared via video call and exchanged greetings with Kim Jung-eun and Lee Dong-gun.
"We Kissed on the First Floor Here" Kim Jung-eun's Bold Revelation
Kim Jung-eun mentioned the situation at the time, telling Park Shin-yang, who was connected via video call, "We kissed on the first floor here." She then added behind-the-scenes details from the filming, saying, "When you said, 'You are in here,' didn't I put my hand on you? I held it so tight it looked like a chicken leg."
Lee Dong-gun trailed off when asked about his relationship with Park Shin-yang, saying, "To you, it might seem like I was too...", and Kim Jung-eun also revealed her feelings from that time, saying, "I was a bit angry."
Reproduction of the 20-Year-Old Syndrome, the Flow of the Preview Airing on the 19th
This story began with the preview for the broadcast on the 19th, which was released at the end of the SBS 'My Little Old Man' broadcast on the 12th. The structure features the main stars of the drama 'Lovers in Paris,' which enjoyed syndrome-level popularity during its broadcast in 2004, gathering once again.
Kim Jung-eun and Lee Dong-gun personally visited the restaurant that was their former filming location to share memories. They connected with Park Shin-yang via video call and brought up the famous scenes and behind-the-scenes stories from that time.









