Ryeoun Confesses To Loving ‘Twinkling Watermelon’ Kiss Scene With Seol In Ah: ‘It was unforgettable’

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BY Elijah Mully Nov 22, 2023 12:11 AM EST

The final quarter of 2023 was filled with healing and youthful aura after tvN's "Twinkling Watermelon" decorated the prime time TV for eight consecutive weeks.

Following its conclusion, Ryeoun got candid about his honest thoughts on the drama, his acting role and the cast's synergy.

Ryeoun Shares Affection For 'Twinkling Watermelon' Role

On November 21, Ryeoun bared his soul and shared affection for his newly concluded youth drama "Twinkling Watermelon."

In the work, he widened his horizons and challenged himself by playing a CODA (child of deaf adult) who loves music.

In his family, he's the only one who can hear and talk.

"I cried when I first read the script. I cried when I filmed the work. I still cried when I watched it. It's such a beautiful and emotional work for me."

For months, he devoted himself in practicing from playing the guitar to singing. Ryeoun poured his heart out in rehearsing to become a "genius musician."

His own father gave him tips in holding the guitar and how to play it. Ironically, his father was also a musician in the past, like his father in the drama who was played by Choi Won Young.

'Twinkling Watermelon' Becomes Ryeoun's Most Memorable Work

According to the actor, "Twinkling Watermelon" is a work that made all his dreams come true. It's his life-long goal to work with veterans like Choi Won Young, Seo Young Hee and more.

In addition, Ryeoun also enjoyed working with his fellow young actors. Choi Hyun Wook and Shin Eun Soo, two rising stars in Hallyu, brought fun and excitement on set.

"The director trusted us and gave us a free, creative environment. We would ad-lib a lot during filming. We also got along with the staff very well."

As for his most memorable scenes, he chose the time where he persuaded Choi Hyun Wook's character from jumping off a cliff as it was filled with extreme emotions.

Ryeoun also liked the scene where he had a confrontation with Choi Won Young using sign language. It was a heavy scene that brought him to tears during the rehearsals.

Thankfully, it was also well-received by the public. "Twinkling Watermelon" delivered a fun and fresh watching experience, thanks to the cast members' synergy and beautiful teamwork.

Ryeoun Gets Candid on Kiss Scene With Seol In Ah

Ryeoun also loved his kiss scenes with Seol In Ah. Because she's a senior, she had a lot of skills and guided the former well.

In an anecdote the actor shared, their intimate scene was filmed in a rice field with no light. Because the staff had brought their own equipment, there had been a lot of bugs.

"The bugs would come in and I couldn't open my eyes and mouth. The kiss scenes were hilarious especially when filming got interrupted due to mosquito bites."