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Actress Kim Jung-eun recalls being scolded by a restaurant owner over 'Lovers in Paris' ending
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Actress Kim Jung-eun recalls being scolded by a restaurant owner over 'Lovers in Paris' ending

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Kim Jung-eun recounted behind-the-scenes stories from the hit drama "Lovers in Paris," which achieved a 57.6% viewership rating.
  • She shared an anecdote about a restaurant owner scolding her over the drama's controversial ending.
  • The SBS show "My Little Old Boy" featured Kim Jung-eun, along with co-stars Lee Dong-gun and Park Shin-yang, 20 years after the drama's initial broadcast.

Actress Kim Jung-eun shared surprising behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the wildly popular drama "Lovers in Paris," which captivated audiences two decades ago with a peak viewership rating of 57.6%.

During an appearance on the SBS show "My Little Old Boy," Kim Jung-eun, alongside co-stars Lee Dong-gun and Park Shin-yang, revisited the drama that left a lasting impact on Korean television. She recounted a humorous yet bewildering experience where a restaurant owner reprimanded her for the drama's famously controversial ending.

"Just admit you were wrong now," the restaurant owner reportedly told her, expressing frustration over the unresolved plotlines and unexpected conclusion that left many viewers stunned. Kim Jung-eun shared this story, highlighting the intense public reaction to the drama's finale, which remains a topic of discussion among fans even after 20 years.

Just admit you were wrong now.

— Restaurant ownerScolding actress Kim Jung-eun about the controversial ending of the drama 'Lovers in Paris'.
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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.

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