On December 24, actress Gong Hyo-jin discussed the rumors about her “When the Stars Gossip” co-star Lee Min-ho during an episode of YouTube channel Salon Drip. The video, titled “If you’re cute, you win | EP.71 Lee Min-ho Gong Hyo-jin”showed some honest and spontaneous interactions between the two stars.
Before filming, Gong Hyo-jin expressed her concerns about working with Lee Min-ho for the first time, “Because it’s his first time… I was just worried about… what if he’s acting too stubborn?” He added, “When I’m alone in a variety show, I’m extremely honest without blowing up interest the next day, but I don’t know about Min-ho.” He also shared that Min-ho responded, “You can say anything.”
Gong Hyo-jin then shared a funny moment from their interaction, mentioning: “’He’s mostly in bed rather than playing sports’ and ‘He’s a couch person,’ I asked if I could say things like that.” Lee Min-ho jokingly explained: “I don’t have much energy… I use it all when I work.”
Gong Hyo-jin also described Lee Min-ho’s laid-back nature, “Min-ho is always like this (expression without energy), so I ask ‘Are you okay, Min-ho?’” He continued, “The most interesting thing is that other male actors are like, ‘I train! Why?’ or “I train a lot!”. But Min-ho is too honest, which was really great.
As for Lee Min-ho’s first impression, Gong Hyo-jin revealed that she heard rumors that he was a very tidy, business-focused person who only cared about getting the job done. However, she was pleasantly surprised by his true character. “I heard he gets into character while working, so I was a little disappointed. But it wasn’t. He’s always opening my drinks and stuff like that,” he praised.
When Lee Min-ho commented that he likes to take care of the people he cares about, Gong Hyo-jin laughed and said, “I also thought that he particularly likes me” Lee Min-ho responded by saying: “He made me feel so comfortable from the moment we met, which I loved. She is Kong-vely. His public image is not fake.
Gong Hyo-jin added jokingly, “It’s hard for Min-ho to like me but he likes me, luckily.” Comedian Jang Do-yeon chimed in, calling him “Goo Jun-Pyo” (a character from Boys Over Flowers).
Meanwhile, Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Min-ho will star together in “When the Stars Gossip”, which will premiere on January 4, 2025.
