Title: "After the Hardships, Sweetness Comes" - Tears Flowing! Park Bo Gum Admits "I Knew My Role Was Limited" and Reveals His Reasons for Joining.
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讀後心得
The Korean drama "苦盡柑來遇見你" has reached its grand finale, moving many viewers and being praised as the best series of 2025. Although Park Bo-gum has limited screen time as the younger version of the male lead, he stated that he was already aware of the role and loved it, making him happy to participate. Park Bo-gum's reunion with IU in the drama accompanied the life of the character Kwan-jik. Additionally, to enhance the character's authenticity, he intentionally gained weight and personally filmed the swimming scenes, showcasing his dedication.
The South Korean drama "The End of the World" recently reached its grand finale, touching the hearts of countless viewers and being rated as the best series of 2025. However, starting from the 8th episode, the middle-aged character "Kwan-jik" is portrayed by Park Hae-jin, leading many to believe that Park Bo-gum, who plays the young version of the male lead, has "too little screen time." In response, Park Bo-gum stated that he was already aware of the limited role before filming and shared his reasons for accepting the role.
In the grand finale, Park Bo-gum made a surprising appearance, accompanying the audience to a fulfilling conclusion of "Kwan-jik's" life dedicated to his family. According to reports, Park Bo-gum revealed that he has always admired the works of writer Im Hee-kyung. After reading the script for "The End of the World," he decided to participate despite knowing his role would be small, as he was very fond of the "Kwan-jik" character. He feels very honored by the positive reviews and support received after the series aired.
In addition, since the story of "The End of the World" is set in 1950s South Korea, Park Bo-gum intentionally gained weight to better embody the image of a working youth. He bravely filmed swimming scenes in cold water without using a stunt double, impressing IU with his dedication, and mentioned that during filming, he utilized breaks to think about his master's thesis, proving to be a serious and warm person both professionally and personally.
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