THIS ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ Cast Entered Acting Academy Because of Bae Suzy

Joo Hyun Young catapults to fame after landing the role of the quirky Dong Geu Rami in the hit ENA series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."

Interestingly, before her claim to fame, the 27-year-old actress revealed that she became an actress because of Bae Suzy.

As mentioned by a media outlet, Joo Hyun Young appeared as a guest on tvN's longtime running show "You Quiz on the Block," where she talked about her career and more.

Among the questions asked of her was about the start of her journey in the industry.

Joo Hyun Young Became an Actor Because of Bae Suzy 

Recalling her school years, Joo Hyun Young said she used to be active in church and would often play the piano. 

"But the practice process wasn't fun," she revealed, adding, "So I was looking for something in which the process is fun too, and an art high school pamphlet came to my school."

Interestingly, this is where it came to her that she wanted to try acting, thanks to Bae Suzy.

Joo Hyun Young then recalled the time when the singer-actress influenced her to try acting school.

"I saw it, and Suzy was on the front page of it," she said, revealing that she immediately enrolled upon seeing the actress' photo. 

Moreover, the 27-year-old actress said that she was so starstruck by Bae Suzy's visuals that she went to apply as if she "was possessed" by her. 

However, with such a big decision as this, Joo Hyun Young said she didn't consult her father about going to acting school but was determined to do it. 

Prior to her acting career, she confessed that she initially tried joining agencies to become an idol. 

"I failed the first round of JYP open recruitment, at the time," she said, adding, "I wore red glasses and a school uniform and sang Seo Inyoung's 'Teach Me.'" 

Interestingly, Joo Hyun Young revealed that what prompted her to become an idol was GDragon and her desire to meet her in person. 

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However, roads led her to acting, and she had her first K-drama appearance in "Govengers" in 2018.

After that, she had her first K-drama lead role in "As Your Heart Tells" under Naver TV.

Will Joo Hyun Young Return as Dong Geu Rami in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Season 2'?

One of the hit K-dramas in 2022 that took the world by storm was the rom-com series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."

Starring Park Eun Bin, Kang Ki Young, and Kang Tae Oh, the ENA series made a mark on viewers, causing a huge craze on social media. 

After the finale episode aired, viewers were looking forward to season 2. However, ASTORY CEO, Lee Sang Baek, the company behind the K-drama, hints at the possibility of having a sequel.

As mentioned by a media outlet, the CEO said that there are plans for "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" season 2, but the viewers have to wait until 2024. 

Meanwhile, as for the cast members, ASTORY wanted to feature the original cast for the upcoming season but is hoping that the actors' schedule permits. 

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Written by Geca Wills