On July 5, the new MBC variety show I’m sunny, thanks He broadcast his first episode, with a long -awaited meeting of the main cast of the beloved film of 2011 “Sunny”. Kang So-Ra, Park Jin-Joo, Nam Bo-Ra, Shim Eun-Kyung, Kim Bo-Mi and Kim Min-Young gathered for an emotional journey in the memory-even if a member of remarkable, min hy-in-in, was absent.
The group expressed excitement and nostalgia while they reconnected after years apart. Initially, both Shim Eun-Kyung and Min Hyo-Rin were missing, but Shim surprised the cast arriving later in the episode, attracting applause from his cast companions.
Kang So-Ra shared, “We didn’t expect Eun-Kyung to arrive. He’s shooting in Japan, so we thought he wouldn’t be able to do it.” He then remembered with affection that Shim was the youngest on the set during filming, but also the most experienced actress at the time. “He was the only one less among us, but he felt like Sunbae (senior).”
The comedian Lee Eun-Ji, who hosted the show, jokingly said that the entry of the Shim Eun-Kyung reminded her of the actor Lee Byung-Hun ‘A bittersweet life’. Shim herself noticed, “Now I’m 31 years old and I live in Tokyo.” Kang so-pra was shocked, “Are you more than 30 years old? Wow!”
The program also presented stories behind the scenes of “Sunny” production. Nam Bo-Ra revealed that once he put pressure on the director of the role of Kang So-Ra, calling him a bold move from his youngest self. Park Jin-Joo shared that he even made the audition with lines of another character because he wanted the role of Woo-Hee so much.
Kang So-Ra reflected, “Then, the director would only say” having fun “instead of calling” action “, which shows how lively and free spirit it was.” He added that although Shim Eun-Kyung was the youngest, his professionalism has left a profound impression to everyone.
Despite the 14 -year -old gap, the cast still vividly remembers their time together. The first episode of “I’m sunny, thanks” It promises more touching moments and stories not told by the creation of one of the most loved high school films in Korea. On air at 20:40 on MBC, this sincere meeting shows not only lasting friendships, but also the lasting cultural impact of the film.
