Cosmopolitan feature: Seo In Guk and Ahn Jae Hyun on friendship and viral fame

Actors Seo In Guk and Ahn Jae Hyun, who garnered attention by reappearing in K.Will’s music video, shared their thoughts on the ‘World Gay’ meme culture in Cosmopolitan’s August issue. They expressed excitement about learning meme culture from platforms like YouTube and Social Media, feeling as if they were engaging in idol unit activities.

Ahn Jae Hyun revealed that he watched multiple films to prepare for the music video, including works such as ‘In the Mood for Love’ by Wong Karwai and ‘Brokeback Mountain’. Seo In Guk, proud of his performance, admitted feeling awkward during intimate scenes but became immersed as filming progressed. A notable behind-the-scenes moment was Ahn Jae Hyun’s suggestion to keep his eyes open during a near-kiss scene, which was used in the final cut.

Both actors appreciated the various fan interpretations of the music video. They even considered inviting a researcher who wrote a thesis on the video to join them on YouTube.

Fans are eager for a third installment, with Seo In Guk expressing interest in a prequel or series, and Ahn Jae Hyun joking about making a full movie with a mature rating. Seo In Guk reflected on their characters, suggesting the emotional focus would now shift to Ahn Jae Hyun’s character. They laughed about their friendship, which began 12 years ago during the filming of K.Will’s “Please Don’t…” music video. They bonded over drinks, with Seo In Guk recalling Ahn Jae Hyun’s drunken antics and expressing gratitude for their lasting friendship.