In a recent episode of the MBC show “Radio Star” aired on May 29th, celebrities Song Seung-heon, Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Si-seon, and Jang Gyu-ri graced the audience with their presence as guests.
During the show, Oh Yeon-seo brought up her experience playing a man in the drama “Come Back Mister”. She dedicated significant effort to the role: “It was challenging because I had to embody Kim Su-ro’s character whose soul is inside me. This was my first time playing a man, and Kim Su-ro has a very distinctive speech, so I had to make recordings for practice.”
Playing this gender-swapped role led to an on-screen kiss between Oh Yeon-seo and Lee Ha-nee. Oh Yeon-seo addressed whether this caused any bloopers, saying, “Actually no. It was one of the final scenes, so we were able to do the scene with emotion.”
Kim Kook-jin probed, “Did such scenes bring the two of you closer?” Song Seung-heon chimed in with his perspective, “In acting, we don’t infuse our personal emotions into it. It’s not as passionate as one might imagine.” Kim Gu-ra remarked, “It’s common for actors to be rumored to be dating someone every time they film a couple scene for a drama.”
Song Seung-heon delved into his own experience, particularly his first on-screen bed scene in the film ‘Obsessed’, “The audience was quite excited since it was new for me. However, with two actors, lighting crew, and cameramen around, it’s impossible to feel anything other than professional focus in such a setting.”
FAQs about Kiss Scenes and Filming Intimate Moments in Dramas
Q: How do actors prepare for kiss scenes in Korean dramas?
A: Preparation varies depending on the actors and the context of the scene. Some rehearse the choreography, while others may rely on recordings or practice to get the speech and mannerisms right, as was the case with Oh Yeon-seo in “Come Back Mister.” Professionalism is key, and emotions are kept separate from the performance.
Q: Do romantic scenes on set lead to real-life romance between actors?
A: Not necessarily. As Song Seung-heon and Kim Gu-ra pointed out, actors don’t typically let personal feelings affect their professional interactions. Additionally, rumors about actors dating after filming romantic scenes are often unfounded and merely speculative.
Q: How do actors feel about filming bed scenes?
A: Feelings can vary, but Song Seung-heon shared that such scenes are filmed with a focus on professionalism. The presence of crew members and the nature of acting work mean that actors are concentrating on their performance rather than personal feelings.