Ahn Bo Hyun posed for Singles Korea for the magazine’s July issue! In the interview that followed his photo shoot, Ahn Bo Hyun shared some insight into his background. As he is known for his athleticism, he explained, “I was tall from a young age, so I received numerous offers from sports clubs such as basketball, volleyball, and boxing. My middle school had a boxing club, and I found it to be a really cool sport.
Because it’s an individual sport, it constantly pushed and expanded my physical and mental limits, and I found that appealing.” Reflecting on his entry into the modeling industry, Ahn Bo Hyun recalled, “Modeling was purely a path that I stumbled onto by chance. Around the time that I stopped [boxing] due to an injury, my friends and family suggested I try fashion modeling because of my height.
At the time, I was confident about any work that required using my body, so I boldly took on the challenge without knowing much about it.” Regarding his acting roles, he stated, “It’s gratifying when people remember my name, but there’s also a special satisfaction when they call me by my character’s name like ‘Jin Yi Soo,’ ‘Gu Woong,’ or ‘Jang Geun Won.’ It shows that I’ve made a lasting impression with that role.
As an actor, I strive to portray diverse facets through characters rather than simply showcasing myself as a person. Following ‘Itaewon Class,’ I was offered many villain roles, but instead of opting for similar characters, I cho.