On January 14, a press conference for the film 'Secret' was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. Present at the event were director Seo Yoo-min and lead actors D.O. (Do Kyung-soo), Won Jin-ah, and Shin Ye-eun, who shared insights about the project.
The film is a fantasy romance about magical moments that unfold when Yoo-joon and Jung-ah meet in a campus practice room harboring a mysterious secret about time. It is a remake of the Taiwanese film of the same name.
D.O., who plays Yoo-joon, a genius piano student, spoke highly of his co-stars Won Jin-ah and Shin Ye-eun. “Our chemistry was incredible,” he said. “We rarely had any NGs during filming. Everything flowed so smoothly that it felt effortless.” His satisfaction with their collaboration was evident.
Addressing concerns about the film, D.O. admitted, “Since it’s a melodrama, I worried that lines like ‘I’m playing this for you’ might come off as a bit cheesy to the audience. But after working closely with the director and seeing the finished film, I think it was expressed well, so I feel relieved.”
Won Jin-ah plays Jung-ah, a character who harbors an unspeakable secret. Reflecting on her role, she shared, “When I first heard about the casting, I was excited because each actor would bring their own individuality and style to the characters. D.O.’s gaze is so intense, and he perfectly conveyed the idea of someone who, once fixated on love, would do anything unconditionally. I think he nailed it.”
She also praised Shin Ye-eun, who plays In-hee, a violin major interested in Yoo-joon. “In-hee could be seen as someone who disrupts the relationship between Yoo-joon and Jung-ah, but she’s so lovable that it’s impossible to dislike her. Shin Ye-eun’s unique charm brought the character to life, and I’m grateful to her for that,” she said.
In response, Shin Ye-eun quipped, “Watching Yoo-joon and Jung-ah’s loving gazes and actions in the film made my heart flutter. At the same time, I felt a bit self-conscious about my character interfering with them. But In-hee has her own emotions and story, so I genuinely rooted for her while portraying her,” drawing laughter from the audience.