Starring Shin Hyun Bin and Moon Sang Min Will Be on Stage! Korean Drama “Cinderella at 2am” Event Report
Held on Friday, September 6th
Introduction
Shin Hyun Bin: “Moon Sang Min’s charm is his moist eyes.” Only one thing? Moon Sang Min ponders.
About the Drama
A romantic comedy about a surrealist career woman who decides to break up with her boyfriend due to family differences, and a romantic heir who tries to win back her feelings.
Drama Details: Starting August 24th (Saturday) on FOD, exclusive distribution in Japan and simultaneous distribution in the home country will begin. Latest episodes will be distributed every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00.
Event Overview
The Korean drama “Cinderella at 2:00 AM” began distribution on FOD, a video distribution service operated by Fuji Television, from 9:00 pm on Saturday, August 24th at the same time as in South Korea. The drama event was held at Hulic Hall Tokyo on September 6th (Friday).
Event Highlights
(From left) Shin Hyun Bin, Moon Sang Min (C) Coupang Corp.
The drama “Cinderella at 2 AM” is a romantic comedy about Ha Yoon-seo, a surrealist who decides to break up with her younger boyfriend from a chaebol, and Seo Joo-won, a romantic heir who tries to win back her feelings.
The event was attended by 700 drama fans selected by lottery, with stars Shin Hyun Bin and Moon Sang Min making an appearance on stage. The two appeared holding hands, starting the event with a photo session, making heart marks with their hands, and exchanging smiles that delighted the audience.
(From left) Moon Sang-min, Shin Hyun-bin (C) Coupang Corp.
Speeches and Personal Moments
During their greeting, Shin Hyun Bin surprised the audience by speaking Japanese, while Moon Sang Min charmed everyone with his humble gestures, including reading from a small note he had written on his palm.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories
They shared many behind-the-scenes stories, including how they adjusted their acting on the spot and the camaraderie between cast members. The chemistry between the two actors was evident, creating a light and humorous atmosphere that the audience enjoyed.
Shin Hyun Bin (C) Coupang Corp.
Character Synchronization and Role Preparation
Shin Hyun Bin shared that her character’s passion for work mirrored her own personality to some extent, while Moon Sang Min humorously pointed out that, unlike his character, he was not from a chaebol family.
Key Scenes Discussed
The event included a segment where four digest videos were played, and the actors commented on the scenes. Moon Sang Min humorously reflected on how he felt during certain moments, while Shin Hyun Bin gave insight into her approach to acting.
Moon Sang-min (C) Coupang Corp.
Ask Me Anything! Q&A Corner
During the Q&A session, the audience had the chance to ask personal questions, leading to playful banter between the stars. Moon Sang Min made the audience swoon by calling out “Chagiya” multiple times, much to their delight.
Reenactment Corner
The final part of the event featured audience participation, where selected fans reenacted iconic scenes from the drama with the actors, which resulted in lots of laughter and excitement.
(From left) Masahiro Furuya, Sang-min Moon (C) Coupang Corp.
Conclusion
At the end of the event, the actors expressed their gratitude to the fans, teasing exciting developments in upcoming episodes of “Cinderella at 2 AM” and encouraging everyone to stay tuned.
“Cinderella at 2am” (C) Coupang Corp.
Story Summary
Yoon-seo, a pragmatic woman, decides to break up with her boyfriend Joo-won after discovering that he is the son of a chaebol family. Despite her efforts to push him away, Joo-won remains determined to win back her heart. Will their love survive?
Program Overview
- Title: “Cinderella at 2am” (10 episodes in total)
- Distribution: Starting Saturday, August 24, 2024, with new episodes every Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.
- Cast: Shin Hyun Bin, Moon Sang Min, Yoon Park, Park Seo Jin
- Staff: Director: Seo Min-jung, Screenplay: Oh Eun-ji, Creator: Park Junhwa
- URL: FOD Distribution Page
FOD Overview
FOD is Fuji Television’s official video and e-book distribution service, offering a wide range of content, including dramas, anime, and movies for just 976 yen per month. You can also enjoy over 700,000 e-books such as manga and more than 200 magazines.