On April 26, a video titled “After hearing just a few words, you really should go on more talk shows” was uploaded to the YouTube channel Fairy Jaehyung. The episode featured Ahn Hyo Seop as a guest, where he opened up about his unexpected career breakthrough.
During the conversation, host Jung Jae Hyung brought up the interesting story, saying that Ahn transitioned to KPop Demon Hunters thanks to his English acting in Business Proposal.
In response, Ahn shared, “That’s when I realized you really have to give your best in everything. You never know where opportunities will come from.” He explained that at the time, he simply delivered the English lines because they were written in the script, without thinking much beyond that.
He continued, “Director Maggie Kang held a lot of auditions for the voice role of Jinu. They were having difficulty finding the right voice, and then she happened to watch Business Proposal and liked what she saw.” He added honestly, “I didn’t expect it to turn out this well. Of course, I thought the project was fun, but still… It made me realize I should approach everything with humility and dedication.”
Jung Jae Hyung also noted how fitting the opportunity seemed, given Ahn Hyo Seop’s past as a trainee under JYP Entertainment. In KPop Demon Hunters, Ahn voices Jinu, the leader of an idol group within the story, which made the casting feel even more natural. “It feels like your entire universe is connected,” Jung commented, expressing amazement.
Ahn agreed, saying, “Everything really does connect. All the efforts and experiences I’ve had turned out to be meaningful, just as I believed.”
He also shared his feelings about attending the Oscars as part of the project. “Since I was just a voice actor, I honestly felt a bit overwhelmed,” he admitted. “The night before, while I was showering, my heart suddenly started racing—even though I wasn’t the one receiving an award.”
However, he described that nervousness as something he appreciated. “I felt grateful for that feeling. I thought, ‘When would I ever experience something like this again?’ So I told myself to truly enjoy the moment the next day,” he said.
Through this unexpected journey, Ahn Hyo Seop’s story highlights how even small efforts—like delivering a few lines in a different language—can open doors to global opportunities.
Sources: Naver
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