The MBC's upcoming rom-com drama The Spies Who Loved Me held a press conference where cast Shinhwa's Eric, Yoo In Na, Im Joo Hwan, and director Lee Jae Jin shared each other's first impressions.
The Spies Who Loved Me tells the story of a woman who accidentally caught up in the world of espionage. The drama highlights the secret of a married couple torn between a spy war.
Starring Yoo In Na as Kang Ah Reum, a beautiful wedding dress designer, married two husbands who turned out to be undercover spies.
Eric will play as Jeon Ji Hoon, Kang Ah Reum's first husband, an excellent looking Interpool secret agent disguised as a travel photographer. Im Joo Hwan portrays Derek Hyun, her current husband and a highly intelligent corporate spy hidden as a diplomat.
Director Lee Jae Jin said that the "spies" concept, often seen in dramas and films, but the drama focused on the spies themselves and those who helped the spies. The two leading men tried to save the female lead from different situations, although it was hard to capture the ex and the current husband's connection. The story is more of a romantic comedy than a spy drama.
He also praised the cast like Eric, who has lots of ideas and is multitalented. Also, Yoo In Na was good at catching critical points about her character. Im Joo Hwan, who was surprisingly cute despite being strict and perfectionist.
Eric also shared his impressions to Yoo In Na that she has a subtle sense of humor and a mature side. He thought she had an unpredictable image, but Yoo In Na is kind, lovely, and stable.
Yoo In Na, on the other hand, shared her first impressions of Eric that he is kind. As her character Kang Ah Reum, Eric never forgets to give a warm gaze and made her feel a sense of comfort. She added that Eric was also the best-looking man. Eric then responds to Yoo In Na that he shared on social media an article saying he was the rom-com master and thought Yoo In Na could give him a run for his money on that title.
Yoo In Na also shared impressions on Im Joo Hwan the Derek Hyun is the definition of attractive. He has different appeals, like both being cute and sharp. She does not even think of Im Joo Hwan could bring out well all those sides.
