Cho Yi Hyun dishes out surprising facts about Netflix's "All of Us Are Dead" and her co-star who asked her about "Hospital Playlist" spoilers.
In an online interview, the rising star talked about her role as Choi Nam Ra and her working relationship with other cast members. The 12-episode series is the latest K-drama obsession, creating a massive craze worldwide.
Based on the popular webtoon "Now at Our School," "All of Us Are Dead" follows the story of Hyosan High School students who are trapped inside a zombie-infested campus.
Main characters Lee Cheong San (Yoon Chan Young,) Nam On Jo (Park Ji Hoo,) Choi Nam Ra (Cho Yi Hyun,) Lee Soo Hyeok (Park Solomon) and more attempts to escape despite no help or rescue from the government.
Did You Know? Cho Yi Hyun Originally Auditioned for Nam On Jo's Role
The 22-year-old actress recalled the audition she did for "All of Us Are Dead." Cho Yi Hyun shared how director Lee Jae Gyoo asked her what role she wanted to play.
She answered, saying that she didn't want to have a lot of crying scenes or something that involved blood.
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At the time, the actress thought that she had failed the audition but was surprised to receive a call back from the director, noting that she got a different part.
Interestingly, she revealed that she auditioned for the character of Nam On Jo, but Lee Jae Gyu told her that she would portray class president Choi Nam Ra.
The actress' first impression of Nam Ra's role was "intense and cool," noting that she "was very grateful" to be given such a "good role."
Cho Yi Hyun Spills Who Among the 'All of Us Are Dead' Stars Asked for 'Hospital Playlist' Spoilers
As the interview continued, Cho Yi Hyun revealed a surprising detail about Park Solomon. In "All of Us Are Dead," she and the 22-year-old heartthrob earned praises for showing undeniable chemistry.
Park Solomon, who plays the campus crush Lee Soo Hyeok asked Cho Yi Hyun about spoilers regarding "Hospital Playlist 2."
She explained that at the time of "All of Us Are Dead" production, they were about to wrap up the filming of tvN medical K-drama's second season.
To recall, Cho Yi Hyun plays Yulje Medical Center's intern Jang Yoon Bok and the twin of Jang Hong Do, played by Bae Hyun Sung.
Did You Know? Cho Yi Hyun and Park Solomon's Kissing Scene Was Shot 17 Times!
In a seperate interview with Netflix Korea, Cho Yi Hyun and Park Solomon explained the reason why their kiss scene took 17 takes.
The actress said that she felt sorry for her co-star, adding, "I couldn't find where his lips were because I was closing my eyes," she said.
Cho Yi Hyun also shared how Park Solomon reacted, saying that after each take, she kept on apologizing to the actor, "But Lomon was like, 'Sure,'" the actress mentioned.
As for the South Korean-Uzbek actor, he revealed that it is one of his "favorite scenes" but confessed that he was also nervous like his co-star.
