In a recent promotional interview for their new film Night, Ha Jung Woo shared a surprising desire for his future film collaborations. When asked what genre he would like to explore next, his answer immediately sparked laughter among netizens and even fellow actors. Kim Nam Gil.
While Kim Nam Gil chose comedy as his preferred genre for a future project, Ha Jung Woo took the conversation in a completely unexpected direction. When asked what genre he would like to star in with Kim in the future, he quickly responded with BL.
BL… BL… Oh, can I not say this on TV? I’ll cut it.
—Ha Jung Woo
When the interviewer asked him to choose something more conventional, Ha Jung Woo cheerfully responded with “Normal BL.”
Um… are you there? pic.twitter.com/Fl1mQPrxsK
— 🕯Natural book fanatic🕯 (@gilgilluv) January 21, 2025
The playful exchange quickly caught fans’ attention, with clips of the interview going viral on Korean forums like TheQoo. In just over an hour, the clip garnered over 22,000 views and has since spread across social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter), generating a range of reactions – from disbelief to memes and jokes.
It has Jungwoo and Namgil…
Q. What genre would you like to work together next?
KNG: Comedy
HJW: BL!…*I repeat* BL. Oh, I can’t say that on public television, right? I’ll cancel it.
Q. Do you have a more ordinary genre?
HJW: Ordinary? Normal BL!
😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/Iz2uVcncIS— May (@gongjicheoIs) January 21, 2025
Discussion about a potential BL movie featuring the two actors has become a hot topic, with fans reacting in various ways. Some find the idea funny, while others seem unsure about the couple, considering their previous roles and public personas.
- “I hate myself for being a little tempted.”
- “Ah, over.”
- “It’s really funny, but it hurts my pride, LOL. Nam Gil has already acted in a queer film, LOL.”
- “He’s not a ‘boy’, but…”
- “Ugh, calling him ‘normal BL’ is so ridiculous it’s both hilarious and annoying.”
