Actress Kim Bo Yeon spoke candidly about reuniting professionally with her former husband, Jeon No Min, while filming the drama Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce), sharing how the experience brought both emotional challenges and moments of personal growth.
The series centers on love, marriage, and separation through interconnected stories of women confronting unexpected changes in their relationships. Created by writer Im Sung Han, known for highly dramatic storytelling, the show placed the former couple in the same production more than a decade after their real-life divorce. Although their characters do not share a romantic storyline, simply working in the same environment required adjustment.
Reunion On Set Brings Mixed Emotions After Years Of Separation
Appearing on the talk show Radio Star, Kim Bo Yeon revealed that she had not seen Jeon No Min for roughly ten years before filming began. She described their first encounter on set as unfamiliar yet not hostile, explaining that they were no longer close but also not strangers. Concerned that the staff might feel uncomfortable, she decided to approach him first and start a casual conversation, asking about his well-being and family.
Even with that effort, certain scenes proved emotionally difficult. One moment required her character to compliment his on-screen pairing with another actress, which she admitted felt awkward to perform. To manage her discomfort, she focused her gaze elsewhere rather than looking directly at him during filming.
She also reflected briefly on their past marriage, noting that financial strain from a makgeolli business they launched together in 2008 played a role in their separation. Over time, she said, relationships can change to the point where former spouses simply become people connected by shared history.
Her story highlighted the professionalism actors must maintain when personal experiences intersect with their work, showing how time and perspective can help transform an uncomfortable reunion into a manageable and respectful collaboration.
