The anecdote was shared at the production press conference of tvN’s upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama Our universein which the cast spoke about their experiences working with a 20-month-old child actor.
The press event took place on January 27 and was attended by lead actors Bae In Hyuk, Roh Jeong Eui, Park Seo Ham, as well as co-directors Lee Hyun Seok and Jung Yeo Jin. During the event, child actor Park Yoo Ho, who plays the child character Woo Joo, made a surprise appearance and immediately brightened the mood.
Our universe tells the story of two people whose relationship becomes unexpectedly complicated when they suddenly find themselves raising their 20-month-old grandson, Woo Joo. What begins as an awkward cohabitation turns into a heartfelt coming-of-age romance, as two individuals who are neither strangers nor entirely familiar learn to adapt to a new “universe” that enters their lives without warning.
Roh Jeong Eui, born in 2001, plays Woo Hyun Jin, a passionate and optimistic job seeker. She shared that filming with little Woo Joo led to countless unexpected moments. She remembered often bursting out laughing because she was so adorable, which resulted in a lot of mistakes. He added that even though Woo Joo had no lines, he often tried to imitate the dialogue, and as filming progressed, he started saying simple words like “bye bye”, filling the set with laughter during filming.
Bae In Hyuk, born in 1998, plays Sun Tae Hyung, a prickly but kind-hearted photographer assistant. She admitted that not having any previous experience with childcare made filming challenging. He then shared the moment that surprised everyone: While Roh Jeong Eui was being filmed and holding Woo Joo off camera, the little boy suddenly grabbed his face and gave him a kiss. The unexpected gesture brought laughter from the audience and became one of the most memorable moments on set for the actor.
Park Seo Ham, born in 1993, plays Park Yoon Sung, Woo Hyun Jin’s first love, a character admired both for his appearance and his abilities. He recalled that due to his height, Woo Joo was initially afraid of him, making it difficult for him to approach. However, one day the child suddenly hugged him, leaving Park Seo Ham extremely happy, as if he “had the whole world”. He also noticed how impressed he was whenever the young actor reacted naturally during scenes.
Our universe will premiere on February 4 at 10.40pm KST, promising a blend of warmth, humor and emotional growth, made even more special by the unpredictable charm of its youngest star.
Sources: Naver
