The actors in "The Glory" who portray bullies discuss one another

The interview video featuring Lim Ji Yeon, Park Sung Hoon, Kim Hieora, Cha Joo Young, and Kim Gun Woo, who played the roles of school bullies in "The Glory," was uploaded on W KOREA's YouTube channel on March 16th. The drama has been receiving a lot of attention and gaining popularity.

During the interview, the five actors participated in a relay and talked about each other. Lim Ji Yeon referred to Kim Hieora as "Eora-ddi" on her phone and shared that she initially found her scary but later realized that she was cute and had a lot of aegyo. Kim Hieora praised Cha Joo Young's elegance, and when asked about Kim Gun Woo's charm, Park Sung Hoon responded with "body."

Kim Gun Woo called Park Sung Hoon "Box's father" because he owned a dog named Box. Cha Joo Young described Lim Ji Yeon as considerate when acting and flying around in Part 2.

In the end, the five actors expressed their love for each other by writing "I love you." Only Kim Gun Woo playfully complained to Park Sung Hoon to be nice to him. Despite playing school bullies in the drama, they were full of love and attention for each other in real life, becoming examples of good triumphing over evil.

Source: Daum

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"The Glory" Villains Photoshoot for W Korea Magazine

 On March 15th, W Korea, a fashion magazine, unveiled a stunning group photoshoot of the 5 villains from the popular series "The Glory" on Instagram. The actors, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Sung Hoon, Kim Hieora, Cha Joo Young, and Kim Gun Woo, delivered exceptional performances and displayed their unique charm in the photos.

In one of the photos, Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Hieora, and Cha Joo Young wore smokey-eyed makeup and gazed intensely at the camera against a red background. On the other hand, Park Sung Hoon and Kim Gun Woo presented a different vibe, reminiscent of a "bromance", showcasing their excellent facial expressions.

Despite playing villainous characters, all five actors looked mysterious and dreamy in the photos, evoking admiration from netizens who left warm comments such as "Everyone looks great", "The chemistry among the three actresses is great", and "Park Sung Hoon and Kim Gun Woo suddenly develop a bromance?".

Since its first release on December 30th, 2022, the Netflix original series "The Glory" has gained worldwide attention, and its second part, which was released on March 10th, caused such a frenzy that the Netflix server crashed on that day.

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"The Glory" Part 2: Song Hye Kyo and Yeom Hye Ran deliver powerful acting that left viewers in awe

 Netflix's "The Glory Part 2" has become a hit in 26 countries, such as Korea, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Peru, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The drama follows the story of a school violence victim seeking ruthless revenge, with standout performances from Song Hye Kyo, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Sung Hoon, Kim Hieora, Cha Joo Young, Yeom Hye Ran, Jung Sung Il, and Lee Do Hyun.

Viewers have praised the drama's impressive conclusion and the excellent performances from the cast, especially Song Hye Kyo and Yeom Hye Ran. In this revenge drama, Song Hye Kyo portrays Moon Dong Eun, shedding her usual lovely image and immersing herself completely in the character's pain and despair. Her powerful scenes, such as her angry outburst towards her abusive mother and threatening her with scissors, left viewers with goosebumps.

Yeom Hye Ran also delivers a standout performance as Kang Hyeon Nam, Moon Dong Eun's loyal accomplice. The emotional scenes where Kang Hyeon Nam helps send her daughter overseas and confirms her husband's death without saying a word showcased Yeom Hye Ran's powerful acting skills.

Overall, "The Glory Part 2" brings the characters to life through a well-written script by Kim Eun Sook and the spectacular performances of the cast, leaving audiences emotionally moved.

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The scene featuring Cha Joo Young's exposure in "The Glory" Part 2 is generating strong reactions

The bathtub exposure scene of actress Cha Joo Young in "The Glory" Part 2 has received a strong reaction from viewers, with differing opinions about its necessity. While some believe the scene is essential to the story or character development, others see it as unnecessary or meaningless.

The release of Part 2 of the drama on March 10th caused a server crash on Netflix due to its popularity. The drama concludes with Moon Dong Eun's (Song Hye Kyo) victory, and her revenge plan receives praise for its rapid development and the actors' outstanding performances.

However, the scene featuring Choi Hye Jung (Cha Joo Young) revealing her upper body received mixed reactions. Some viewers criticized the increased proportion of unnecessary nude scenes in Part 2, and questioned the director's intention in making these scenes.

The Korea Media Rating Board rated "The Glory" Part 2 as 'not suitable for teenagers' due to its depiction of revenge, violence, smoking, drug use, sexual expression, and abusive language.

Cha Joo Young gained weight to better portray Choi Hye Jung's glamorous appearance, and the number of provocative scenes increased as the conflict between the characters intensified. Some viewers found the nude scenes uncomfortable or unnecessary, while others believed they were necessary and suited the character's personality.

Overall, opinions on the scene and the drama as a whole were divided among viewers. 

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