In a recent promotional interview for their new movie Nocturnal, Ha Jung Woo shared a surprising wish for his future film collaborations. When asked about which genre he’d like to explore next, his answer quickly sparked laughter among netizens and even fellow actor Kim Nam Gil.
While Kim Nam Gil picked comedy as his preferred genre for a future project, Ha Jung Woo took the conversation in a completely unexpected direction. When asked which genre he would want to star with Kim together in the future he swiftly responded with BL.
BL… BL… Oh, can I not say this on TV? I’ll cut it.
— Ha Jung Woo
When the interviewer asked him to choose something more conventional, Ha Jung Woo lightheartedly responded with “Normal BL.”
저..저기요? pic.twitter.com/Fl1mQPrxsK
— 🕯내츄럴본덕후🕯 (@gilgilluv) January 21, 2025
The playful exchange quickly caught the attention of fans, with clips of the interview going viral on Korean forums like TheQoo. In just over an hour, the clip amassed over 22,000 views, and it has since spread across social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter), generating a range of reactions: from disbelief to memes and jokes.
Ha Jungwoo and Namgil…
Q. What genre you want to work together next?
KNG: Comedy
HJW: BL!…*saying it again* BL. Oh i cant say this on public tv right? I'll cancel it.
Q. Do you have more ordinary genre?
HJW: ordinary? Normal BL!
😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/Iz2uVcncIS— may (@gongjicheoIs) January 21, 2025
The discussion of a potential BL movie featuring the two actors has become a hot topic, with fans reacting in a variety of ways. Some find the idea amusing, while others seem unsure about the pairing, considering their previous roles and public personas.
- “I hate myself for being a little tempted.”
- “Ah, I’ll pass.”
- “This is so funny, but it hurts my pride, LOL. Nam Gil has already been in a queer movie, LOL.”
- “He’s not a ‘boy,’ though…”
- “Ugh, calling this a ‘normal BL’ is so ridiculous it’s both funny and irritating.”
