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Actor Kim Mu-yeol wept with joy after his film 'The Chosun Police' hit global No. 1
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Actor Kim Mu-yeol wept with joy after his film 'The Chosun Police' hit global No. 1

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Kim Mu-yeol became emotional upon hearing that his film 'The Chosun Police' (Cham Gyo Yuk) topped global charts.
  • He shared an anecdote about hugging his wife, Yoon Seung-ah, and crying tears of joy upon receiving the news.
  • The actor revealed this during his appearance on the tvN show 'You Quiz on the Block'.

Actor Kim Mu-yeol experienced an overwhelming emotional reaction upon learning that his film, 'The Chosun Police' (also known as 'Cham Gyo Yuk'), had achieved the number one spot globally. The actor shared a touching anecdote about the moment he received the news, describing how he embraced his wife, actress Yoon Seung-ah, and broke down in tears.

Kim Mu-yeol recounted the experience during his appearance on the popular tvN variety show 'You Quiz on the Block.' A preview clip released by the show's official channel highlighted the story, with the description teasing "the story of Kim Mu-yeol and Yoon Seung-ah hugging each other and crying tears of joy upon hearing the news of 'The Chosun Police' topping the global charts."

The film's success marks a significant achievement for Kim Mu-yeol, and his heartfelt reaction underscores the personal impact of this international recognition. The candid sharing of his emotional response with his wife resonated with viewers, offering a glimpse into the couple's close bond and the actor's deep appreciation for his work's success.

I hugged Yoon Seung-ah and cried a lot.

โ€” Kim Mu-yeolDescribing his emotional reaction to his film topping global charts.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.