Byun Yo Han ‘Thankful’ for THIS ‘Uncle Samsik’ Co-Star for Being His English Teacher

Byun Yo Han dishes on his experience returning to the small screen through the political K-drama "Uncle Samsik."

Joined by top star Song Kang Ho, this is his K-drama comeback after 6 years since he headlined the award winning series "Mr. Sunshine" with Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri.

As for his return to K-drama, Byun Yo Han talks about his working relationship with "Uncle Samsik '' co-stars, especially with this one female cast.

The Disney+ series bid goodbye to viewers as "Uncle Samsik '' aired its last episode on June 19, leaving viewers with a remarkable 16 episodes for the whole season run.

During Byun Yo Han's interview with Sports Chosun, he spoke about his friendship with Tiffany Young.

Byun Yo Han's Friendhip With 'Uncle Samsik' Co-Star Tiffany Young

According to the actor, the Girls' Generation member teaches him the language while on the set of "Uncle Samsik."

"Tiffany Young, who plays Rachel Jeong, is my English teacher," he said, adding that he relied on her " a lot."

Expressing his deep gratitude to his co-star. Byun Yo Han shared that he didn't experience "any major difficulties" thanks to Tiffany Young.

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In "Uncle Samsik," his character plays Kim San, an elite student from the Korea Military Academy who also studied overseas with a dream of changing the country.

According to him, his character required a lot of speaking a foreign language, which included lines in English.

As for Tiffany Young, she could easily converse in English since she grew up in California in the United States and moved to South Korea after she was accepted as a trainee by SM Entertainment.

Byun Yo Han Mentions Friendship With EXO's Suho

Other than the Girls' Generation member, Byun Yo Han also mentioned EXO Suho's name.

Although he is not part of the "Uncle Samsik" cast, the 38-year-old star has a close relationship with the idol-actor.

Byun Yo Han acknowledges Suho's talent, especially now that he is doing more acting.

The EXO member recently headlined the historical K-drama "Missing Crown Prince," taking on the character of Prince Lee Gon.

For Byun Yo Han's friendship with Suho, they have a famous friend group dubbed "Byun Yo Han Division," or "BYH48," which also includes Ryu Jun Yeol, Ji Soo, and Lee Dong Hwi.

Byun Yo Han to Star in Back-to-Back K-drama

After "Uncle Samsik," Byun Yo Han will be joining the cast of the novel based series "Black Out."

Helmed by "Helpless'' director Byun Young Joo and Lee Kyoo Man of "The Policeman's Lineage,' ' the upcoming K-drama is a psychological thriller series that highlights the story of two detectives who investigate mysterious incidents in a village.

Adding to the list of Byun Yo Han's dramas is the thriller fantasy "Reborn." Esom, from the "Taxi Driver" K-drama, is in talks to be his female lead.

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Written by Geca Flores