In a recent interview, Hong Jong Hyun had the chance to talk about his co-stars on "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," particularly onscreen partner IU and EXO's Baekhyun.
Hong and IU started working in the middle of "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo." However, the actor revealed he has been listening to her music even before the project started.
He added he was right when he thought of IU as a sensitive person, knowing that she is a singer and composer who expresses her feelings through her music. "She was also mature for her age. She looks very small, thin, feminine, and like she'd get tired soon, but she's not like that at all," Hong said of IU as per Allkpop.
The actor continued, I don't know if it's because her stamina's good or if she just withstood it, but she has more strength than an average man. She held her form from beginning to end."
Hong also commended IU for being professional while working on "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," considering that she originally a singer before entering the acting industry.
Meanwhile, Hong revealed age was never a deterrent on the set of "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo."
"Honestly, there were many times when I depended on my younger co-stars. Because there wasn't a big age gap, it felt like we were all meeting as a group of friends," he said, Soompi cited.
The 26-year-old actor also said he figured out the reason for Baekhyun's popularity. "It was the first time I looked at a guy and thought he was cute. I finally understood why he was so popular," Hong said.
Hong described the EXO member as playful while on the set of "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Ryeo," but perfectionist at the same time.
"Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" recently aired its final episode on Nov. 1. The SBS series won the K-Culture Pride award during the 2016 Korean Brand Awards and has recorded decent ratings all throughout the broadcasting.