‘Doona’ Star Yang Se Jong Goes to Great Lengths to Look 10 Years Younger Than Bae Suzy
Yang Se Jong dished on his experience filming his comeback K-drama "Doona."
Joining Bae Suzy and director Lee Jung Hyo at the press conference, the trio gave a sneak peek and discussed what to expect in the upcoming Netflix series.
Taking on the role of college student Lee Won Joo, Yang Se Jong says that he made a lot of preparations prior to the start of the show's production, especially since this is his first project after completing his military service.
Yang Se Jong Says He Feels 'No Pressure' on His K-drama Combeack
As obtained by SBS, Yang Se Jong gets honest as he talks about doing K-drama again after enlisting in the military.
According to him, he didn't feel any pressure for his comeback but admitted that the "pressure of starting a new project was there."
Thankfully, he was able to adjust as he went over the script.
Interestingly, Yang Se Jong said that instead of feeling anxious about his K-drama comeback, interviews with the media are what make him the "most nervous."
"I don't know why, but this kind of occasion makes me the most nervous, except when filming something. But I feel like I've gotten better than I did before I got enlisted," he said.
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Back in 2020, Yang Se Jong enlisted as an active-duty soldier in May and was officially discharged from duty in November 2021.
At the time, he personally wrote to his fan cafe, teasing the public with a "good project" in the future.
"To those who waited steadfastly for me, I will repay them with a good project," he wrote, as obtained by SPOTV News.
As for his last K-drama appearance, Yang Se Jong reprised his role as Dr. Do In Bum for a special participation in "Dr. Romantic" season 2.
Here's How Yang Se Jong Made Himself Look 10 Years Younger Than 'Doona' Co-Star Bae Suzy
Yang Se Jong is 30 years old, but he plays the role of a college student who just moved into a shared building, where he meets Lee Doona, a former K-pop member played by Bae Suzy.
According to the actor, he made a lot of preparations, especially for his appearance, to portray the role of a college student.
Other than working out, he also focused on getting laser removal and having a good skincare routine.
"I will be honest about it since I had already discussed it during a previous interview. I've had laser hair removal for my mustache. It was painful," he said, adding, "I've also taken many lower body baths and used a lot of sheet masks."
As for his physique, he said that he lost a bit of weight during the filming of "Doona."
"Now, I weigh about 3 kg (about 2.2 pounds) more than I did when shooting the series. But please don't worry. I've seen the tapes, and trust me, I don't look as chubby as I do now in 'Doona,'" he furthered.
'Doona' Release Date and Where to Watch
Based on the webtoon "The Girl Downstairs," the "Doona" release date is set for October 20, with a total of nine episodes for the whole season run.
Viewers could exclusively watch the romance K-drama via Netflix.
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Written by Geca Wills
