"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" actor Nam Joo Hyuk candidly shared his thoughts about dating and relationship in the February edition of Woman Sense magazine.
According to Soompi, the Korean actor revealed in the accompanying interview that he is now ready to date after wrapping up his recent drama series. Nam Joo Hyuk added he is looking for someone who will support him in his career.
"I'm ready to fall in love with a girl who will be my source of strength as I continue my promotions as an actor. I am waiting for that kind of relationship where we can depend on each other," he said.
Unlike his playful personality in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo," the 22-year-old actor said he usually is shy around the person he likes. However, Nam Joo Hyuk added he is the type of person who will give his all to his special someone.
In a previous interview, Nam Joo Hyuk said he admires the characteristics of Kim Bok Joo as per Allkpop. The actor added he likes his on-screen relationship with Lee Sung Kyung, where the latter served as his number one supporter.
"I really favor characters like Bok Joo. She is encouraging, dependable, and gives advice," the actor said.
Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung have been receiving praises for their on-screen chemistry in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo." In fact, the former even expressed his desire to work with the model-turned-actress in the future.
"If the opportunity arises, I would like to act with Lee Sung Kyung again and create a different type of fun chemistry," he said.
Just like Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk started out as a model before he started in the acting industry. Before they were casted for the MBC drama, the two stars have previously together in the modeling industry.