"Even when I try not to dwell on it"... Kim Sung-cheol confesses about the confidence lost under box office pressure [Gold Land] [Interview ③]

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Actor Kim Sung-cheol openly shared his true feelings about box office performance and his changed, more realistic values as he approaches his mid-30s.

On the 29th, Kim Sung-cheol held an interview with Disney+ original series "Gold Land" at a café in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Kim Sung-cheol, who has been active across dramas, films, and even musical stages, explained his reason for consistently working in various fields: "If circumstances allow, I plan to do one film, one drama, and one musical each year." He added, "While not every project fits my schedule perfectly, I particularly enjoy performances. Although I expend a lot of energy on stage, I gain even more from it. I even regain the confidence I lost while acting in media on stage." He expressed his special affection for live performances.

When asked about the reason for his loss of confidence, he candidly admitted, "Recently, as I focused on film work, I found myself paying attention to the score (number of viewers). Even when I try not to dwell on it, some sense of responsibility comes along, which sometimes makes me lose confidence and feel envious when watching well-received films." He further added, "I don't necessarily aim for specific viewer numbers, but ultimately, box office success is directly linked to the audience's evaluation of 'it was fun.' I came to think that a film must be seen by many people to receive such an evaluation."

While Kim Sung-cheol continued to grapple with heavy concerns about box office performance and his career, the top priority that recently shook his values was none other than "health."

Kim Sung-cheol said with a wry smile, "Just one or two years ago, my career and filmography were my top priority, but recently, health has come to the forefront. Recovery has suddenly become too slow." He revealed that he recently injured his ankle, stating, "I re-injured the same ligament I damaged when I was 26, 10 years ago. Back then, a three-week cast allowed me to recover quickly, but now, even after six weeks, it hasn't healed." He expressed his struggles.

He continued, "No matter how diligently I undergo treatment and visit Han (Rep.) to take medication, I feel that my recovery ability is different from before. I thought, 'Now I understand why older people say health and safety are the top priorities.' I used to avoid taking supplements, but these days, I take them very carefully. While box office success is important, health is now the most important thing," he joked, bringing laughter to the scene.

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