Seo Beom-june recently shared his thoughts on the end of the SBS weekend drama My Universe (Ujumerry Me), which aired its final episode on November 15. The actor portrayed Kim Woo-joo, a charming yet selfish ex-boyfriend who betrayed longtime love Yoo Merry, played by Jung So-min. His performance became a hot topic as he stirred up chaos, lies, and controversy throughout the series, earning both criticism and unexpected affection from viewers.
In a post-drama interview, Seo expressed gratitude and humor, saying he’s “never been cursed at so much in so many languages.” Despite the character’s flaws, he admitted to giving his all to show Woo-joo’s regret and desperation authentically. “I didn’t want him to be just a trashy ex. I wanted people to hate him but not be able to completely despise him,” he added. He revealed his satisfaction in seeing audiences react passionately, even embracing nicknames like ‘fake Woo-joo’ and ‘bootleg Woo-joo.’
Why it matters
My Universe marked Seo Beom-june’s first experience playing a full-fledged ‘villain.’ It challenged him to approach acting from a new angle—striving not for love, but for believability in toxicity. He credited co-stars Jung So-min and Choi Woo-shik for helping create memorable scenes, recalling ad-libs and improvisation during key moments. With audience reactions exceeding expectations, Seo said he now feels excited to take on even more diverse and unpredictable roles in the future.
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