The Absence of Park Bo-gum and the Arrival of Kim Seon-ho in 'Little Women'

Park Bo-gum's Absence and Kim Seon-ho's Appearance in 'You've Been Totally Nailed'

"You've Been Totally Nailed" is a drama set in Jeju Island, depicting the lives of 'a defiant, mischievous girl' Aesun (IU) and 'a devoted fool' Gwansik (Park Bo-gum) throughout the four seasons. This 16-episode drama, released weekly in four-episode installments representing each season (spring, summer, autumn, winter), gained significant popularity after the release of Act 1 (episodes 1-4) on March 7, 2025, even reaching #2 in the Global Top 10 (Non-English) series category, demonstrating its widespread appeal.

Controversy Surrounding Park Bo-gum's Screen Time and Absence

Park Bo-gum portrayed the younger Gwansik, showcasing a fresh romance with IU in Acts 1 and 2. However, starting from Act 3 (episodes 9-12), Park Hae-joon took over the role of the older Gwansik, significantly reducing Park Bo-gum's screen time. While IU continued her role as Aesun and her daughter Geum-myeong, playing a dual role, Park Bo-gum's appearances were limited to flashbacks, leading to viewer disappointment expressed as "Park Bo-gum's missing screen time." This appears to be due to the drama's narrative structure, shifting focus from Gwansik's youth to Geum-myeong's (IU) story.

Kim Seon-ho's Appearance and Speculation About IU's Husband

The appearance of a new character, Park Chung-seop (Kim Seon-ho), in Act 3 captivated viewers. Kim Seon-ho made a special appearance as Park Chung-seop, a fine arts graduate and painter, depicted as forming a romantic relationship with Geum-myeong (IU).

Geum-myeong and Chung-seop are longtime friends who have witnessed each other's love lives. The drama shows how Chung-seop, a painter creating movie posters, and Geum-myeong, working part-time at a movie theater ticket booth, become intertwined in each other's lives.
A scene at the end of Act 3, showing Chung-seop chasing the bus Geum-myeong is on after returning from the army, along with a preview of Geum-myeong's wedding, strongly suggested that Kim Seon-ho would be Geum-myeong's husband.
The Act 4 trailer, featuring IU in a wedding dress, solidified the widespread belief that Kim Seon-ho is Geum-myeong's husband.
Despite his special appearance, Kim Seon-ho's impactful presence spanned numerous episodes. A broadcasting official stated, "Although it was a special appearance, he filmed quite a few scenes and left an impact exceeding that of a typical special appearance." Kim Seon-ho's portrayal of a young man in the 1990s, conveying his anxieties and burdens, impressed viewers, and his chemistry with IU generated significant buzz.

Kim Seon-ho: The Identity of IU's Husband?

In conclusion, Kim Seon-ho, playing Park Chung-seop, is confirmed as IU (Geum-myeong)'s husband in "You've Been Totally Nailed".

Act 3 showcased the blossoming romance between Geum-myeong and Chung-seop, and the preview of Geum-myeong's wedding in the Act 4 trailer confirmed Kim Seon-ho's role as her husband.
While Geum-myeong had a first love with Youngbeom, played by Lee Jun-young, which ultimately remained unfulfilled, her reunion with and marriage to Chung-seop marks the beginning of a new love.
Viewers responded with comments such as, "It's a shame about the intense love with Youngbeom, but the love story with Chung-seop is heartwarming." and "Kim Seon-ho's acting enhanced the immersion."