On the February 28 episode of the KBS show, “Entertainment Weekly,” Ahn Jae Hyun chose Kim Soo Hyun rather than Jun Ji Hyun as his favorite co-star from “My Love From The Stars.”

During the segment, he was asked a series of questions about Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun. He expressed his fondness for Jun Ji Hyun without showing an romantic feelings towards the actress. According to a translated reported previously published by Soompi, the actor said, “She was like a mother to me when filming. Even when the staff nagged at me, she’d take my side, saying ‘He’s adorable.’”

He was asked about the status of his friendship with Kim Soo Hyun. Ahn, who is one year older than Kim, met the actor on the set of “My Love From The Stars.” While it was the first acting project for Ahn, Kim provided him with guidance. He acknowledged this by stating, “Kim Soo Hyun also coached me a lot.”

After considering their difference in age and acting experience, the two stars decided to become friends.

The “Entertainment Weekly” segment then shifted to the point where the “Blood” star was forced to choose between his “My Love From The Stars” co-stars. When asked to make a decision between Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun, he selected Kim Soo Hyun. He addressed this decision through his statement, “I chose Kim Soo Hyun because he's a male friend I feel comfortable around.”

The actor was featured on “Entertainment Weekly” as part of promotions surrounding his supernatural medical drama, “Blood.” While he was praised for his breakout role in “My Love From The Stars,” he has faced harsh criticism from netizens and entertainment insiders for his acting on “Blood.” The scene depicting his rooftop outburst following a pivotal surgical procedure was analyzed for the glitches in his pronunciation. By contrast, he exhibits stronger acting in episode 4 of “Blood.”