Choi Gwi-hwa & Park Ji-hwan Captivate Ko So-young with Unexpected Charm on 'Ko So-young's Pubstaurant'

Actors Choi Gwi-hwa and Park Ji-hwan charmed host Ko So-young with their witty banter on the YouTube channel 'Ko So-young's Pubstaurant'.

During the show, Ko So-young prepared a special dish, enhancing her pickled radish wraps with aged kimchi, showing affection for her guests. Upon their arrival, she exclaimed that Choi and Park looked like a 'newly formed idol group'.

Park Ji-hwan presented Ko So-young with a bouquet, jokingly stating, 'The flowers might not do their job properly in front of a senior like you,' which drew laughter. He further flattered Ko So-young by calling her 'someone who just emerged from a clear lake.' Choi Gwi-hwa also expressed his fanboy admiration, calling her his 'childhood ‘book cover crush’'. Ko So-young playfully recalled asking Choi Gwi-hwa for information about her husband Jang Dong-gun's appearance in 'Suits', only to be told to send greetings instead, adding to the lighthearted atmosphere.

Park Ji-hwan revealed his membership in the actor's gathering 'Palgongsan', which includes Jo Jung-seok and Kim Nam-gil. He surprised viewers by stating he had never met Choi Gwi-hwa on the set of 'The Roundup'. The two actors are set to collaborate in the Disney+ drama 'Takryu'. Choi Gwi-hwa humorously noted his role as a 'jong-sa-gwan' (official) in the historical drama, quipping that the younger, more handsome official was played by Park Seo-ham.

Ko So-young mentioned that 'Takryu' lead actor Rowoon is extremely disciplined and looks up to Park Ji-hwan as a role model. Park Ji-hwan praised Rowoon as an actor who 'doesn't stop unless someone switches him off', anticipating his future growth.

They also discussed director Choo Chang-min of 'Takryu'. Ko So-young shared that her husband Jang Dong-gun had a strong impression of Choo's clear vision for his work from their collaboration on 'Night of 7 Years'. Park Ji-hwan confessed to being captivated by the director's artistry and wished to work with him again. Choi Gwi-hwa, in turn, humorously recalled a famous line from the movie 'A Moment to Remember', showcasing his potential for melodramatic roles.

Discussing the global popularity of K-dramas, Choi Gwi-hwa and Park Ji-hwan expressed their hope that actors would find joy and happiness in their craft.

Park Ji-hwan shared heartwarming anecdotes about Choi Gwi-hwa's generosity, highlighting his habit of buying and sharing brand-name clothing and food with junior colleagues. Choi Gwi-hwa humbly revealed that he had financially supported a staff member through surgery when they were facing difficulties, explaining it was simply what he could do.

Choi Gwi-hwa described himself as a 'shadow' father at home, emphasizing his communicative and non-authoritarian parenting style. Park Ji-hwan added that Choi Gwi-hwa expressed immense happiness about being able to provide more for his children after moving into a larger home, sharing photos of his visibly joyful family. Choi Gwi-hwa laughed as he recalled letting his children draw freely on the walls of their new house, turning it into a 'graffiti paradise'.

Choi Gwi-hwa graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a major in Broadcasting and Entertainment in 2008 and gained significant recognition for his role in the 2015 film 'Veteran'. His distinctive appearance and natural acting have made him a standout supporting actor in various productions, leaving a strong impression on audiences. He has recently expanded his artistic endeavors by returning to the theater stage.