“I'm thankful he made me feel comfortable”— Kang Na-eon thanks Kim Woo-seok for the chemistry developed during Social Savvy Class 101 filming

Kang Na-eon recently expressed her gratitude towards Kim Woo-seok for making her comfortable during the shoot of Social Savvy Class 101, during a production conference held on the morning of October 29.

"There were many scenes where I clashed with Kim Woo-seok, so we had a lot of chemistry. I was grateful that he always made me feel comfortable, and I was grateful that he made the environment more comfortable in scenes where I had to be emotionally immersed", she said.

The conference for the high school romance mystery drama, produced by Cinema Paradiso, took place at Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. It saw PD Bae Ha-neul, screenwriter Ko Yi-chan, and the cast, including Kim Woo-seok, Kang Na-eon, Choi Gun, Son Dong-pyo, and Han Chae-rin, attending the event.

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Kim Woo-seok and Kang Na-eon share their filming experience with each other

Social Savvy Class 101 centers on 'outsider' Kim Ji-eun, who uncovers her classmates’ hidden secrets, and Kang Woo-bin, another outsider drawn into her discoveries, both played by Kang Na-eon and Kim Woo-seok, respectively.

While portraying their respective characters in Social Savvy Class 101, the two actors reportedly grew close and eventually began dating after filming wrapped. The relationship was confirmed by their agencies, following dating rumors.

During the Q&A, Kim Woo-seok expressed admiration for Kang Na-eon’s acting, acknowledging that he learned a lot from her and received great energy on set. He also apologized for the recent attention on his private life, expressing his commitment to promoting the drama and growing as an actor.

"I thought Kang Na-eon was really good. Rather, I was the one learning from him. I received good energy from the actors, but I received more from (Kang Na-eon)", he said.

Kang Na-eon, in turn, shared her appreciation for Kim Woo-seok’s support, especially in scenes requiring emotional intensity.

Appearing together for the first time as a couple, Kim Woo-seok and Kang Na-eon skipped the customary two-shot and opted for a three-shot with co-star Choi Gun, their character's rival. Despite the media’s requests to smile, the two maintained reserved expressions throughout the photos.

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More about the Social Savvy Class 101 couple

Kim Woo-seok launched his acting journey in 2017 and is noted for his roles in Love Playlist, Rookie Cops, Military Prosecutor Doberman, and The Forbidden Marriage. In their upcoming drama, Social Savvy Class 101, he stars as Kang Woo-bin, a popular K-pop idol trainee at his high school. Despite his flawless public image, he harbors a secret he’s determined to keep hidden.

Kang Na-eon began her career in Blind and gained popularity with roles in Crash Course in Romance and Pyramid Game. In the upcoming drama, she portrays Kim Ji-eun, a fellow student and "outsider" who blends into the crowd but secretly wishes for the popularity Woo-bin enjoys. Her life takes a twist when she’s assigned to manage Insider Time, an anonymous app where students share their secrets.

On October 25, News1 reported that Kim Woo-seok and Kang Na-eon are in a relationship. Born in 1996, the former UP10TION member is five years older than Kang Na-eon, who was born in 2001. Responding to the news, Kim Woo-seok's agency, BLITZWAY STUDIOS, confirmed their relationship. They stated that Kim Woo-seok and Kang Na-eon developed a romance after filming together and asked everyone to support them warmly.

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Social Savvy Class 101, an eight-episode series, will premiere on November 10 on platforms like TVING, Wave, and Watcha.