Choi Byung-kyu reveals he provided unlimited snacks to Jinni during filming. He reflects on their efforts in the movie 'Boy.'
January/7/2026 14:09
Choi Byung-kyu revealed an episode where he provided unlimited snacks to former NMIXX member Jinni. On January 6, at a press screening and conference for the movie 'Boy' held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul, Choi Byung-kyu shared his impressions of working with Jinni. 'Boy,' which will be released in Korea on the 14th, is a romance-crime film set in the virtual city of Pog, where the story begins as Jane joins brothers Rohan and Gyeohan, and the town leader known as the 'Hatmaker' who runs the Texas hot springs. Choi Byung-kyu plays Rohan, an informant in the 'Texas hot springs' where crime occurs daily. Jinni plays Jane, marking her first acting challenge in 'Boy.' During the conference, Choi Byung-kyu revealed, 'I provided Jinni with unlimited tteokbokki, kimbap, and ice cream famous in Jeju Island. I bought a lot of delicious food so that she could relax with me and Yoo In-soo.' He continued, 'As time passed, I saw many moments where we immersed ourselves in the movie. Seeing that made me think our efforts were not in vain.'
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