'Manager Kim' So Ji-sub gave a gold ingot... Son Na-eun: "Truly grateful, just your presence is reassuring" [Interview 2]

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• SBS Friday-Saturday Drama 'Manager Kim': Interview with actress Son Na-eun, who played the role of Jeong Sang-a

Actress Son Na-eun expressed her gratitude toward So Ji-sub, with whom she shared acting chemistry in 'Manager Kim'.

On the 29th, Son Na-eun held a wrap-up interview for the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim' (script by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun) at a café in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

The drama 'Manager Kim', which concluded on the 25th, is an action revenge drama about a father who becomes "the most dangerous man in the world" to reclaim his only daughter, described as "the most ordinary dad in the world." According to ratings survey firm Nielsen Korea, the final episode achieved viewership ratings of 23.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 23.0% nationwide. Notably, the peak rating soared to 27.1%, shattering its own previous record.

Son Na-eun portrayed Jeong Sang-a, a deputy at Sangsaeng Savings Bank where Manager Kim (played by So Ji-sub) works, as well as an agent in the Special Mission Division. In particular, she went undercover as a resort employee to assist Manager Kim's team in their infiltration mission, deceiving North Korean agents and performing intense cart-based shooting action scenes.

Regarding her acting chemistry with So Ji-sub, Son Na-eun expressed satisfaction, stating, "Just having Senior So Ji-sub present on set was reassuring. He truly embodied Manager Kim himself."

She continued, "Our first scene together was when Ah-sa and Manager Kim met at the bank. Since it was our first shoot, I was nervous. But that nervousness seemed to fit perfectly with the bank scene. (So Ji-sub) gave me a lot of advice on how to handle the gun, how to hold it for a stylish look, and how to frame the shot."

She also said, "Our chemistry with the seniors was great, our teamwork was excellent, the atmosphere on set was wonderful, and everything was perfect. The seniors created an environment where acting could be enjoyable, which was extremely helpful."

Previously, it became known that So Ji-sub had gifted a gold ingot to each of the 300th cast and crew members of 'Manager Kim', sparking widespread discussion. It is reported that he spent approximately 100 million won from his own funds for this gesture.

Without exception, Son Na-eun received a gold gift. She shared, "I was so grateful. I felt his thoughtful care not only for the actors but also for all the staff, which made me feel warm and touched."

She added, "The atmosphere on set was truly wonderful. (So Ji-sub) shared many good stories. Since every episode was packed with action and physically demanding, I think it fostered a strong sense of camaraderie."

Son Na-eun also mentioned her hotel cart scene with Yoon Kyung-ho. She said, "There was a scene where we pulled carts out of the hotel. The director told me he wanted Ah-sa to look even more beautiful in that shot since it was an operation involving a beauty trap. But Senior Yoon Kyung-ho performed it so well that the director apologized to me, saying 'I'm sorry.'" She laughed while recounting this.

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