South Korean actor Na Hyun-woo opened up about playing the role of No Young-su in Love in the Big City and seeing his co-star Nam Yoon-su in a dream. Na Hyun-woo's character, No Young-su, was Go Young's (played by Nam Yoon-su) boyfriend in Love in the Big City. The two have garnered attention from viewers and fans online for their on-screen chemistry.
On October 23, 2024, DAZED released a video interview with the cast of Love in the Big City, where Na Hyun-woo shared that the aftereffects of playing Na Young-so were strong enough that he had a dream about Nam Yoon-su.
He said,
“Actually, it's kind of funny to say this, but his afterimage lingered in my head. I mean it really kept lingering in my head. So I realized that I was fully immersed in my role. I don't know why either (Hurriedly).”
Na Hyun-woo further added that he dreamt of Nam Yoon-su after the filming.
He said,
“[Haha] He was in my dream. I really wanted to act well. But I never thought that he'd invade my head this much. Actually, I'm not saying… There was a moment when I thought, "Oh, I'm really immersed in my role."
Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the actors' chemistry while praising Na Hyun-woo for his diligence towards the drama and the character.
"wHAT KIND OF DReAM!?"- a fan said
“So no one's gonna ask the most important question here? like...what kinda dream ba? ASDFGHJKLABHAHAHAHAHAHA”- another fan added
“" Immersed in his character” nah bro i think you have a crush.”- a user stated
Netizens appreciated Na Hyun-woo’s acting skills and dedication to his work in Love in the Big City.
“Everything I see about this show leaves me flabbergasted and clutching my pearls… time for a binge watch I fear!”- a fan wrote
“Na Hyunwoo’s dedication to his role in Love In The Big City is clear from how deeply he connected with the character and his co-star, Nam Yoonsu. His reflection on constantly thinking and dreaming about his co-star shows how much the role impacted him and his immersion in the story!”- a user commented
“Na Hyunwoo’s deep immersion in his role shows the powerful connection he felt with his character and co-star, taking his acting to another level!”- another user commented
Fans continued to joke about Na Hyun-woo seeing Nam Yoon-su in his dream.
“Either they got these men some bl fanservice classes or smth clicked inside them while filming.. either way good for them!”- a user said
“Man is so in love I mean who wouldn't.”- a fan said
“Yall i think he fell in love”- a user stated
About Love in the Big City starring Nam Yoon-su, Lee Soo-young, and more
Love in the Big City is a queer K-drama adaptation of the same novel penned by author Park Sang-young. The drama follows the story of Go Young, played by Nam Yoon-su, a gay man living with Choi Mi-ae (Lee Soo-young), a straight woman who navigates friendship, love, break-up, and more in the city of Seoul.
Go Young goes through societal pressure while his mother faces denial about his sexuality. Due to unforeseen reasons, he had to part ways with his one true love, Gyu Ho (Jin Ho-eun). Go Young then follows a stranger to Thailand to learn more about himself.
The TVING original drama Love in the Big City is helmed by four directors, Heo Jin-ho, Hong Ji-young, Son Tae-kyeom, and Kim Se-in in different episodes. The drama also features actors like Na Hyun-woo, Jin Ho-eun, Kwon Hyuk, and more. The drama is available on Rakuten Viki for International viewers for streaming.