Seo In Guk and Ahn Jae Hyun discuss friendship and viral fame in Cosmopolitan feature

Actors Seo In Guk and Ahn Jae Hyun shared insights into their friendship and viral fame in Cosmopolitan's August issue. The duo, who recently appeared in K.Will's music video, discussed their thoughts on the 'World Gay' meme culture. They expressed excitement about engaging with meme culture through platforms like YouTube and social media, likening the experience to participating in idol unit activities.

Ahn Jae Hyun revealed his preparation for the music video, stating, "I watched multiple films, including 'In the Mood for Love' by Wong Karwai and 'Brokeback Mountain'." Seo In Guk, while proud of his performance, admitted feeling awkward during intimate scenes but noted he became more comfortable as filming progressed. A memorable behind-the-scenes moment involved Ahn Jae Hyun suggesting he keep his eyes open during a near-kiss scene, which made it into 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 might shift to Ahn Jae Hyun's character in future projects.

The actors also reminisced about their 12-year friendship, which began 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.