‘Yumi’s Cells’ Introduces SHINee’s Minho as Kim Go Eun’s Long Time Crush + Reveals his Thoughts Playing Chae Woo Gi
Kim Go Eun's new drama "Yumi's Cells" welcomes SHINee's Minho as one of the characters that would spark the love triangle between Yumi and Goo Woong, played by Ahn Bo Hyun.
TVING released the still cuts featuring the charming aura of the Kpop star, who took the role of Chae Woo Gi.
To recall, SHINee's Minho's agency SM Entertainment officially announced in April that the 29-year-old singer is set to make a special appearance in the webtoon-based drama.
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Aside from the delightful visuals of the lead stars, "Yumi's Cells" added another eye candy that would surely captivate the viewers' hearts.
It came after the latest teaser introduces Chae Woo Gi as Mr. Popular and the office crush.
With his spellbinding charm and bright smile, there's no doubt how Kim Yumi, played by Kim Go Eun, got enchanted with his persona.
As seen on the still cuts, Yumi gets timid around his handsome co-worker, Woo Gi, as he paid him a visit in her office cubicle.
She obviously could not contain her excitement after he flashed his sweet smile.
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SHINee's Minho is Happy to be Part of 'Yumi's Cells'
According to an outlet, the Kpop star shared his thoughts regarding his special appearance for the upcoming tvN drama.
He revealed that thrilled to be part of such a popular webtoon, adding, "I really wanted to be a part of this famous webtoon being brought to life."
Moreover, the 29-year-old celebrity managed to discuss his character, whom he described as Yumi's "source of strength."
"Woo Gi is a colleague who is always a source of strength for Yumi, and he's an upstanding, innocent character who works hard at everything he does."
'Yumi's Cells' Release Date + Get to Know the Lead Stars
As mentioned above, the forthcoming K-drama is based on the webtoon of the same name written by Donggun Lee.
Meanwhile, the drama adaptation is helmed by veteran director Lee Sang Yeob, who is the genius behind the hit series "Shopping King Louie" alongside screenwriters Song Jae Jung, Kim Yoon Joo, and Kim Kyung Ran
In the soon to be released tvN series, Kim Go Eun plays the titular role Yumi who is living her best life under extraordinary circumstances.
It came after she experienced a traumatic and failed relationship that caused her to fall into a deep coma.
Due to her condition, Yumi had a hard time processing thoughts and struggled to express her feelings.
Despite this, she continued to live her everyday life as an ordinary office worker, where she would meet the skilled game developer Goo Woong, portrayed by Ahn Bo Hyun.
Just like Yumi, he also struggled to express his feelings; however, things changed when he crossed paths with Yumi.
Aside from these two lead stars, "Yumi's cells" cast also includes GOT7's Jinyoung as Yoo Babi, Lee Yoo Bi, who took on the role of Ruby, and Park Ji Hyun as Seo Sae Yi, Goo Wong's co-worker, and Yumi's rival.
"Yumi's Cells" release date is scheduled to premiere on September 17, every Friday and Saturday on tvN and iQiyi
