Kim Gun Woo Calls Out ‘The Glory’ Co-Star Lim Ji Yeon For Her Joke— Here’s What Happened
Kim Gun Woo relishes his growing popularity after starring in the megahit series "The Glory" as one of the villains in the series.
He also recently unlocked a milestone online, which is also a fruit of his hard work as an actor. The actor promises to return to the limelight with greater work and a new promising acting role.
Kim Gun Woo Achieves New Milestone After 'The Glory' Success
Kim Gun Woo talked about "The Glory" and his increasing popularity in an exclusive interview!
The 31-year-old actor recently starred in the megahit revenge series as one Song Hye Kyo's perpetrators. Kim Gun Woo transformed into a jerk that every viewer hated and loved.
His facial expressions and realistic portrayal of his character earned him high praises from fans around the globe. In particular, "The Glory" became the most streamed work on Netflix in various countries like the Philippines, Brazil, Canada, Pakistan, Vietnam and more.
Sequentially, Kim Gun Woo also reached a new milestone in his career. The actor recently surpassed 170,000 followers on his personal Instagram account, which greatly helped him connect with fans.
The actor revealed that he joined Instagram not because of the drama but because he wanted to show his gratitude to everyone who supported him.
Kim Gun Woo also talked about the cast of "The Glory," whom he became close friends with after spending time with them during filming schedules and random date nights.
"My role in our friendship is the same from reel to real," Kim Gun Woo jokes. He reasoned that he's also the clown of the group who often jests around, making the mood light and comfy.
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The topic then shifts to Lim Ji Yeon who previously revealed in an interview that she teased Kim Gun Woo when he created his Instagram, saying that he was preparing to become a superstar.
Kim Gun Woo, who's becoming shy due to the sudden attention, calls out Lim Ji Yeon. He jokingly asks, "Why is she doing this to me?"
He once again clarifies that he didn't have a solid fan base and the easiest way to connect with the viewers is through Instagram. After the show, he didn't expect many people to follow him.
Kim Gun Woo sent everyone into laughter with his defensive attitude and shy nature. Despite their playful banter, Kim Gun Woo and Lim Ji Yeon clearly have a great relationship outside of work.
'The Glory' Continues To Top Netflix Global Charts
It's not only Kim Gun Woo who unlocked a new milestone as "The Glory" officially becomes the hottest work today!
Thanks to its gripping narrative, "The Glory" ranked at No. 1 among the non-English TV shows on Netflix.
Even more so, the revenge drama also recorded over 200 million viewing hours as of March 24, surpassing other highly regarded series like "Crash Course in Romance," "In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal" and more.
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"The Glory" is expected to enjoy its continuous success with its growing popularity in the international scene.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
