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Kim Jae-young, the main character of Genie TV's original drama "Idol I," revealed his sincere thoughts on the end of the show.
In this work, Kim Jae-young has become a "dora-ik" itself, digesting a wide range of emotional amplitudes, from the glamorous side of a top star to the extreme situation of a murder suspect. In contrast to the aura on the stage, the desperate struggle was three-dimensionalized with meticulous character analysis, and in particular, Doraick's three-dimensional appearance, which looks cold on the outside but retains child-like innocence on the inside, was released with a dense emotional line, leaving viewers with excitement and heavy resonance at the same time.
At the end of the drama, Kim Jae-young said, "I was happy to live a year in 2025 as a Dora-ik," and delivered a loving message toward the work.
[Kim Jaeyoung, full of questions and answers]
Q1. How do you feel about finishing the drama "Idol I".
"Idol Child" is a piece that gave me a lot of fun. I was able to finish it safely because of all the staff, the director, the actors I played with, and the swimming actor who played the role of my partner, Sworna. Thank you very much for making me a happy time.
Q2. What was your motivation or reason for deciding to play the role of Doraik, the top star of the unparalleled aura?
Doraik is also attractive as an idol band, but above all, he is a person who reveals his innocence like a child without packaging. It was very attractive to be able to express the external appearance of an idol band because of its wide range of emotions and diversity.
Q3. What did you pay the most attention to while preparing for the "Doraiq" character?
As I first encountered the job of being an idol, I felt a lot of pressure. There are many scenes where you have to actually deal with songs and instruments, so I put a lot of effort into showing that part naturally. In addition, I thought a lot about how to sincerely convey the sudden change of emotion that I experienced while being suspected as a suspect due to Woo Sung-yi's death at the beginning of the play.
Q4. The name "Doraiq" is unique, how did you feel when you first encountered it? If you could point out the charms of "Doraiq"?
At first, the name was unfamiliar and interesting, so I thought it would remain in my memory for a long time. Doraick is a warm person who looks tic and immature on the outside, but actually wants to protect the people around him more than anyone else. It's a little reckless and frustrating sometimes, but it's very attractive to try to find someone who truly believes in you and protect the people around you in your own way.
Q5. What's the most memorable scene or line? I'm also curious about the most satisfying and disappointing parts of acting.
"Idol Eye" is a flexible mix of various genres, so there were many challenging moments to face as an actor. In particular, since the character's emotional line is so broad, I think I thought fiercely about how to convey the depth to the viewers most truthfully. The process of finely controlling and refining the level of emotion was sometimes difficult, but it remained the most rewarding. I put all my passion into every scene, so there's nothing that's not precious about one scene, so it's really hard to pick just one great scene. (laughs)
Q6. His stage manners, which could be trusted even as a real idol, were the talk of the town. Is there a secret?
I referred to a lot of stage videos, but most of all, the staff made the stage really cool. In particular, our partner, Suyeong, gave us a lot of tips based on our actual activity experience, and we were able to do it because our "Gold Boyz" members did so well.
Q7. There is a lot of talk that you were a mood maker on the set, but how was your relationship with your co-stars, including actor Choi Soo-young as Soohanna?
Not only me, but both the swimming actor and the director were humorous and energetic. Other actors were also bright, so they shared ideas, played jokes, and communicated throughout the shoot. It was a really fun scene.
Q8. What does "doraik" mean to Kim Jae-young?
I used to say "last idol role" as a joke, but I really think so (laughs). In the back of my mind, I think I was always disappointed that this work was finished. It was that special and precious to me, so every moment that passed by felt like an unforgettable gift. While living under the name of Doraik in 2025, I learned a lot as an actor and as a human being and enjoyed a lot of happiness.
Q9. What did you gain from playing "Doraiq"?
Above all, it's 'confidence'. As the center of an idol band, there was a lot of pressure to act with musical instruments, but after filming, the burden turned into a pleasure. I feel like I've taken it to the next level myself.
Q10. What is the synchronicity between the character and the actual person in the play?
I think there are many similarities because I'm the character I played. There were many difficulties, but Doraic's concerns and situations were deeply understood.
Q11. How do you feel about continuing your hard work with "So that I can be nervous" as your next film? If you have any plans for the remaining 2026 activities, I wonder what they are.
I'm so happy just to have the next film. This year, we plan to visit you in a new way through the drama "So that I Can Be Shaky," and we plan to do our best to shoot the movie "The Outlaws 5." I'm going to run hard without a break, so please keep an eye on me.
Q12. Lastly, please say something to the fans who loved "Idol Child" and "Doraiq".
"Idol Child" is a precious work that left me with good memories and good people. I was really happy for the great love, and thank you to everyone who watched with empathy. If you have a hard time, don't forget to say, "This is also passing by," and I hope you have the courage to accomplish all the things you want to do. Thank you!
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