Choi Jin-hyuk Wanted to Be Friends with Lee Guk-joo, Not Date Her

Actor Choi Jin-hyuk shared an amusing anecdote about his first encounter with comedian Lee Guk-joo on the television show 'Radio Star'. He explained that when he first met Lee Guk-joo through a program, his intention in asking for her phone number was purely to establish a friendship.

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I wanted to be friends with Lee Guk-joo and asked for her number first.

However, Choi Jin-hyuk recounted that Lee Guk-joo misinterpreted his gesture, believing he was expressing romantic interest. He emphasized that at the time, his intentions were strictly platonic and he was simply seeking to build a friendly connection. The actor's clarification brought laughter during his conversation on the show.

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She mistook it for romantic interest.

During the same episode, Choi Jin-hyuk also discussed working with actor Ryu Soo-young on the musical 'The Days'. He humorously described how musical director Jang Yoo-jung tends to give direct feedback to actors. However, he found it challenging to direct Ryu Soo-young because his explanations often became lengthy, even when he found Ryu Soo-young's stories entertaining.

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At the time, I had absolutely no such intention.