Choi Soo-young Stuns in Summer Editorial and Opens Up About Her Latest Drama Role

K-pop idol turned actress Choi Soo-young is ushering in summer with striking visuals and heartfelt reflection in a newly released fashion editorial and interview with a Korean magazine.

In the glossy images, Soo-young mesmerizes with her impeccable proportions and confident charisma. Sporting daring fashion pieces such as a denim top, a mini skirt, and a bodysuit, she continues to solidify her reputation as a photoshoot specialist.

Following the photoshoot, Soo-young sat down for an interview where she delved into her current role in the tvN drama ‘금주를 부탁해’. Portraying the lead character ‘Han Geum-joo’ marks a significant turning point in her career, and Soo-young admitted it took courage to step into the role.

“I wanted to explore acting that delivers emotions directly to the audience,” she revealed. “During ‘금주를 부탁해’, I aimed for a performance where just one look could express how my character feels. I thought, if I’m going to do it, I might as well go all in. That mindset actually helped me overcome my fears.”

When asked how she approached embodying the character Han Geum-joo, Soo-young explained, “Every actor has their own method. For me, I start by thinking about the character’s profession. Geum-joo is a car mechanic, so I imagined her as someone restless, unafraid of dirty work, and extremely competitive from a young age.”

She added, “Handling machines every day made her extra sensitive, and being surrounded by male colleagues has made her a social drinker who probably can’t live without alcohol. When I pieced all of that together, the character finally started to shape.”

Choi Soo-young currently stars in tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘금주를 부탁해’, which airs every week at 8:50 PM KST.