Actress Moon So-ri Reveals Past Frustration with Director Jang Joon-hwan's Overly Kind Nature

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Actress Moon So-ri Reveals Past Frustration with Director Jang Joon-hwan's Overly Kind Nature

Jihyun Oh · September 18, 2025 at 22:52

Actress Moon So-ri has revealed a past incident where she felt a bit displeased by her husband, director Jang Joon-hwan's, overly affectionate demeanor.

Appearing on the tvN STORY program 'Gal-jib Bu-bu' (Roughly translated as 'Couple Living in Separate Houses'), Moon So-ri shared candid stories alongside fellow celebrity couple Kim Jung-min and Rumiko.

Moon So-ri recounted a trip to Da Nang with director Jang Joon-hwan for an overseas film festival. She humorously described herself as a 'freewheeling guest' while her husband served as a jury member, prompting playful banter from host Park Myung-soo about them seeming too much like a couple living in the same house.

During the show, she shared an anecdote from their overseas trip where a parking attendant misunderstood them. While Jang Joon-hwan initially seemed flustered and ready to drive away, Moon So-ri took the initiative to calmly explain the situation, later joking that her husband expressed relief and gratitude.

She further confessed that before marriage, she sometimes found Jang Joon-hwan's universal kindness irksome. She recalled an instance where his ex-girlfriend called shortly after their wedding date was set, and he responded with extreme politeness. However, with time, she came to appreciate his kind and gentle nature, even towards their child, recognizing it as a positive trait.

Moon So-ri, a highly acclaimed actress, made her debut in the 1999 film 'Memento Mori' and has since starred in numerous critically successful films like 'Oasis,' 'The Host,' 'A Boy Who Was Born with a Fetus,' and '1987: When the Day Comes.' Beyond her acting career, she has also explored directing and production, showcasing her diverse talents. Her recent role in the Disney+ drama 'The Atypical Family' has garnered significant praise from fans both domestically and internationally.