Actor Kim Go-eun is garnering huge attention for her incredible performance in the popular TVING original series ‘Yumi’s Cells’.
As Korea’s first series to combine live-action with 3D animation, ‘Yumi’s Cells’ captures Yumi’s daily life, love, and growth. Viewers were fluttered, laughed, and deeply empathized with Yumi’s realistic yet witty story. From Season 1 in 2021 and Season 2 in 2022 to the long-awaited Season 3 returning after four years in 2026, the series has officially become a steady seller.
The reason Yumi could move viewers to tears and smiles was all thanks to Kim Go-eun. Her delicate portrayal of relatable daily moments allowed viewers to fully immerse themselves in Yumi’s world. Kim Go-eun left a lasting impression as Yumi, a character who doesn’t hesitate to love and slowly moves forward. Her ability to craft an attractive and convincing character was the driving force that made everyone root for Yumi, just like the cells in Yumi’s cell village. Her solid acting, which made viewers feel Yumi’s pain and joy, has received rave reviews.
Kim Go-eun shared her thoughts, saying, “I believe we were able to complete Season 3 solely thanks to the interest and love of the viewers.” She added, “As an actor, it was a fascinating experience to live as one character for such a long time, and it’s deeply meaningful to have led a seasonal series as a single character.”
She continued, “‘Yumi’s Cells’ is a work that opened my 30s and feels like it opened the second chapter of my life as an actor.” Expressing her gratitude, she said, “I cannot put into words how thankful I am for the immense love given from Season 1 to Season 3. Just as I have loved Yumi, I am so happy that Yumi was loved by the viewers.”
Finally, Kim Go-eun sent a heartfelt farewell message to Yumi: “Yumi is someone who will overcome whatever happens, wherever she is, and will always achieve growth. I hope she lives happily with her beloved Sun-rok and takes care of her health now. Goodbye, Yumi. Thank you for everything.”
Based on the webtoon of the same name, ‘Yumi’s Cells’ is a cell-stimulating, relatable romance where Yumi, now a star writer, laughs, cries, and falls in love once again due to an unexpected person who enters her peaceful daily life like a bolt from the blue. Following the success of Season 1 in 2021, every season has been a hit. Season 3 continued this popularity, ranking first in the number of weekly paid subscribers for three consecutive weeks.
