'My Love, Byun Yo-han' Tiffany Young: 'Relatable struggle between work and love' (Yumi's Cells)

Tiffany Young, a member of the iconic K-pop group Girls' Generation, is taking on a leading role in the new musical adaptation of the beloved webtoon and drama, 'Yumi's Cells.' The musical celebrated its opening with a press conference on June 10th, attended by director Yang Jung-woong and the cast, including Young, Kim Ye-won, Choi Jae-rim, Jung Taek-woon, and Kim So-hyang.

Expressing her dedication to the role, Young shared, "After receiving the offer, I read the webtoon and watched the drama. I am committed every day to portraying Yumi well." She described the process of bringing the character to life as a "challenge in itself," emphasizing the goal of depicting Yumi's ordinary yet special moments.

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After receiving the offer, I read the webtoon and watched the drama. I am committed every day to portraying Yumi well. It is a challenge in itself to portray Yumi's ordinary yet special moments.

Young found Yumi's internal conflict particularly resonant. "Yumi prioritizes love, but the part where she struggles to choose between the person she loves and the work she loves was impressive," she stated. She hopes audiences will connect with the musical's core message: that all cells, whether categorized as 'major' or 'minor,' are precious and indispensable to one another.

The musical 'Yumi's Cells,' based on the 3.5 billion-view webtoon of the same name, follows the success of its drama adaptation. This five-year collaborative project features original characters, including 'Cell 109,' drawn by the webtoon's author, Lee Dong-geon. Tiffany Young and Kim Ye-won portray the titular character, Yumi, a typical 30-something office worker. The musical is scheduled to run from June 30th to August 23rd at the CJ Towol Theater at the Seoul Arts Center.

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Yumi prioritizes love, but the part where she struggles to choose between the person she loves and the work she loves was impressive. I hope audiences will connect with the musical's core message: that all cells, whether categorized as 'major' or 'minor,' are precious and indispensable to one another.