“Cheek-to-cheek + arm-in-arm” Suzy & Park Bo-gum become lovers in “Wonderland”
The reaction has been, "Why haven't they met sooner? How come they haven't worked together until now?"
The chemistry and visual pairing between the main characters Park Bo-gum and Suzy of the movie “Wonderland” are a point of interest for potential audiences.
Set to be released on June 5th, “Wonderland” is a story about reuniting with a departed family member or lover via video call.
Suzy and Park Bo-gum appear as a couple in the movie. Suzy plays Jeong-in, a flight attendant who uses the Wonderland service to see her boyfriend Tae-joo, who is in a coma due to an accident. Park Bo-gum plays Tae-joo, who miraculously wakes up after being unconscious for a long time.
Suzy and Park Bo-gum first met as MCs at the 54th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2018. They have co-hosted the event six times, excluding Park Bo-gum’s military service, drawing attention for their stable hosting skills and their perfect visuals, earning the nickname “Baeksang Couple”. “Wonderland” marks their first acting collaboration, raising expectations for their on-screen chemistry.
At the recently held “Wonderland” press conference, Park Bo-gum said, “After meeting Suzy as an MC for the Baeksang Arts Awards, we got to work together in this movie. I thought Suzy fit the character Jeong-in well after reading the script. Our acting chemistry was good, and I remember we depicted the story well.” Suzy added, “Jeong-in and Tae-joo are comfortable lovers, like friends. Since I became close with Park Bo-gum before filming, I think that relationship is well-reflected in the movie.”
Photos released before the movie’s premiere have also become a hot topic due to their visual harmony. The still cuts offer glimpses of Jeong-in and Tae-joo in the film. One can see the in-uniform couple on a date, lovingly cheek-to-cheek or arm-in-arm, looking at each other affectionately, reminiscent of real lovers.
Suzy also posted photos with Park Bo-gum on her Instagram, captioning it “Tae-joo and Jeong-in“, showcasing their chemistry that rivals real couples.
The pairing of these two attractive actors is eliciting reactions of visual delight. While there’s some skepticism about whether a fantasy genre film will fully engage audiences, the visually stunning combination of the two actors is certainly adding to the film’s buzz.
