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<p style="text-align:left">Who&#x27;s in for a fresh K-drama plot? The cast of the ongoing series<strong><em> My Girlfriend Is the Man! </em></strong>discussed their initial reactions upon reading the script, how they prepared for their roles, and the messages they hope viewers will take away in an exclusive interview with <strong>Metro.Style</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwB5jwP-ex/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2760791.6999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Premiered on July 23, 2025, the series stars rising artists <strong>Yoon San-Ha</strong>, <strong>Arin</strong>, <strong>Yoo Jung-Hoo</strong>, and <strong>CHUU</strong>.</p><p>The K-drama series follows Park Yoon-Jae (Yoon San-Ha), an astronomy student who meets Kim Ji-Eun (Arin) on his first blind date, and they soon become a couple. One day, Ji-Eun mysteriously wakes up in a man’s body, adopting the name Kim Ji-Hoon (Yoo Jung-Hoo). With Yoon-Jae’s support, she learns to live as a man while they search for a way to restore her. Meanwhile, popular student Kang Min-Joo (Chuu) also has a crush on Yoon-Jae.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMulDo7ux0K/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A2928561%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Mixed first impressions of the script</strong></div><p>Yoo Jung-Hoo admitted that the role initially intimidated him. “At first, I was worried… could I really pull off a character with a woman’s inner identity? But the more I read the script, the more I found the storyline so intriguing that I started to really want the role. I kept thinking, when else would I get the chance to take on a challenge like this? That’s what ultimately led me to accept the role.”</p><p>Similarly, CHUU described the plot as both “unique and refreshing.” </p><p>She recalled, “My first reaction was, ‘Wait, what is this?’ It felt so unique and refreshing. It wasn’t your typical love story, so I kept smiling as I read the script. I had so much fun imagining how I should act in each scene and wondering how the story would unfold. I’m sure viewers will feel the same way, too.”</p><p>For Arin, the decision was immediate. She told Metro.Style, “I remember thinking, ‘I have to do this script!’ It was so fun that I read it from beginning to end with a smile on my face. I felt a strong desire to take on the role of Ji-Eun and give it a try.”</p><div><br/></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align:center"><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMZ_lMMsOsF/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A3104882.9%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMaTZ7buhs3/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A3121133.9%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="963" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Portraying one character in two bodies</strong></div><p>Since Arin and Jung-Hoo portray the same character in the series, we asked how they worked together to ensure the character’s transition from female to male, and vice versa, was smooth.</p><p>“From the very beginning, we read each other’s lines in each other’s tone of voice to share and sync our emotions. We also monitored each other’s acting frequently so that our expressions could connect naturally,” Arin explained.</p><p>Jung-Hoo agreed, adding that communication was key. “We communicated a lot throughout the process. But since the original identity was Ji-Eun, a woman, I made a point to really listen to Arin’s thoughts and tried my best to follow her lead.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcLcZGuJMM/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A3185142%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="963" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMc4ILePJt_/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A3209778.1999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="963" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>On the anticipated ‘bromance’</strong></div><p>With growing anticipation for the “bromance” angle between San-Ha and Jung-Hoo’s characters, Jung-Hoo teased that fans can expect more lighthearted male bonding ahead. </p><p>Jung-Hoo told Metro.Style, “As much as you’ve been looking forward to it, there are even more fun bromance moments coming up in the remaining episodes. You definitely won’t be disappointed. There’s a lot to look forward to!”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMbYDjbt_wz/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A3392730.9999999995%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Messages for the viewers</strong></div><p>When asked what they hope audiences will take away from the drama, Arin said, “Through Ji-Eun, who holds onto herself and never loses courage even in the face of unexpected change and chaos, I hope viewers will also find strength and courage of their own.”</p><p>Jung-Hoo reflected on resilience: “Hardships come to everyone in different ways, but I believe they eventually pass and lead to better days. I hope viewers, too, can overcome the challenges they face in their own way.”</p><p>CHUU, meanwhile, emphasized the love story at the heart of the series. “This drama invites us to reflect on the essence of love. In the end, it delivers a message that what truly matters is sincerity and understanding between people,” she said, noting that love can deepen even amid confusion.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMexwmTVKz_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A3481668.1999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="566" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lessons learned on set</strong></div><p>Beyond the storyline, the rising actors also shared personal lessons from filming the drama.</p><p>“Being on set made me realize just how important teamwork is with the fellow actors you’re working alongside… I believe that teamwork played a big part in creating such a positive atmosphere on set,” Arin said.</p><p>CHUU added, “I feel like I learned how to hold onto emotions and build them over time.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-19" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMw4mwMunGS/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A19%2C%22os%22%3A3608127.6%2C%22ls%22%3A35385.90000000002%2C%22le%22%3A35393.59999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-19" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>Watch <em>My Girlfriend Is the Man on Viu.</em></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@viuphilippines @chuuo3o</strong></p>

<p>In this exclusive, Arin, Yoo Jung-Hoo, and CHUU talked about their first impressions of their fun and fresh rom-com K-drama and what they learned from filming it. </p>

In this exclusive, Arin, Yoo Jung-Hoo, and CHUU talked about their first impressions of their fun and fresh rom-com K-drama and what they learned from filming it.

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