South Korean actor Hong Jong Hyun recently sat down with Korea's The Star magazine to talk about his dating life. Currently, the 26-year-old Hallyu star portrays 3rd Prince Wang Yo in SBS's "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo."
"I think I'd probably do it when I'm in my thirties," Hong told The Star magazine when questioned about his marriage plans, as cited by Soompi. "I think I would get a different kind of feel from the person I end up marrying. But because I have no experience, I still don't know much."
Aside from that, the "Dating Agency: Cyrano" star also discussed the on-going SBS historical drama, where he expressed his gratitude toward co-stars Lee Joon Gi and Kang Ha Neul. He then revealed what he learned from watching Lee and Kang on the set of "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo."
Watching Lee and Kang put others first, in spite of being in difficult circumstances apparently made Hong realize that he needed to work harder as an actor. With respect to his ambitious character in the SBS drama, Hong admitted that it was a bit hard in the beginning, since 3rd Prince Wang Yo tends to not talk a lot.
"It was a bit hard in the beginning," Hong admitted. "But because I play an evil character, I want to show my aggressive side rather than my hesitant side."
Educated by the Dowager Empress Yoo (Park Ji-Young) to become the next emperor, 3rd Prince Wang Yo is ambitious, political and cunning. He has an antagonistic relationship with his estranged brother, 4th Prince Wang So (Lee).
In a previous interview with Showbiz Korea, Hong stated he wanted to act as a vicious antagonist. He added that the characters in the drama can live happily if his role was not in the plot, seemingly teasing that many conflicts will occur because of his role and that it is another must-see variable of the historical drama.
The "Jeon Woo-Chi" actor's role in the SBS drama apparently marked his first role as a villain. Hong debuted as an actor in 2008, appearing in the sitcom "Vampire Idol." He is best known for his leading roles in 2014's "Her Lovely Heels", MBC's "Mama" and 2015's "Enemies In-Law."
Check out Hong as 3rd Prince Wang Yo in SBS's "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" below: