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Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung reunite 10 years after 'Love in the Moonlight'
🇰🇷 South Korea /Culture & Society

Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung reunite 10 years after 'Love in the Moonlight'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Actors Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Jin Young, Chae Soo-bin, and Kwak Dong-yeon reunited for a special photoshoot marking the 10th anniversary of their drama 'Love in the Moonlight'.
  • The cast members shared heartfelt reflections on their personal growth over the past decade and their enduring bond.
  • Park Bo-gum expressed joy at reuniting in traditional Korean attire, while Kim Yoo-jung spoke about gaining inner strength and courage.

A decade after capturing hearts in the hit drama 'Love in the Moonlight,' actors Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Jin Young, Chae Soo-bin, and Kwak Dong-yeon have reunited for a special photoshoot, celebrating the show's 10th anniversary. The cast came together in traditional Korean hanbok attire for a cover shoot with Elle magazine, evoking nostalgia for their time on the beloved 2016 series.

Everyone is just as they were when we first met. I am so happy to be able to wear hanbok again and capture our current selves. The weather is even similar to when we were filming back then. Back then too, we couldn't stop laughing whenever we gathered.

— Park Bo-gumReflecting on the reunion and the 10th anniversary of 'Love in the Moonlight'.

Park Bo-gum expressed his delight at the reunion, noting the unchanged camaraderie among the cast. "Everyone is just as they were when we first met," he remarked. "I am so happy to be able to wear hanbok again and capture our current selves. The weather is even similar to when we were filming back then. Back then too, we couldn't stop laughing whenever we gathered."

Kim Yoo-jung reflected on her personal evolution over the past ten years, highlighting a newfound inner strength. "I have gained complete strength," she shared. "I have gained the courage to face difficult situations more proactively and the courage to move forward willingly." She also recalled her mother's advice about enduring, emphasizing that it means living one's time by doing what needs to be done, whether happy or difficult, without rushing towards the distant future.

Thanks to you, my youth, our youth, could shine beautifully. I hope we all shine brightly like moonlight, always.

— Park Bo-gumAddressing his fellow cast members.

Jin Young spoke about the significance of their continued connection, stating, "Let's go on for a long, long time. At first, we met as colleagues, but it's not easy to maintain contact, share our individual lives, and support each other for 10 years. I am happy that we have achieved that." Kwak Dong-yeon, who recently enlisted in the military, humorously reassured his castmates, "I will be reliably protecting our country until early 2028, so don't worry and pursue your dreams to your heart's content."

I have gained complete strength. I have gained the courage to face difficult situations more proactively and the courage to move forward willingly.

— Kim Yoo-jungDescribing her personal growth over the past decade.

The reunion underscores the lasting impact of 'Love in the Moonlight' and the deep bonds formed among its cast. Their reflections offer a glimpse into their personal journeys and the enduring power of friendship forged through shared experiences.

Don't worry too much about the distant future; you don't have to rush. It's okay to just live your time.

— Kim Yoo-jungRecalling her mother's advice about enduring and living in the present.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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