'Manager Kim' Lee Dong-ha: "Thanks to Park So-jin, I'm happy every day; I feel I made the right choice in getting married" [Interview ③]

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• Interview with actor Lee Dong-ha, who plays Manager Nam in SBS's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Manager Kim'

Actor Lee Dong-ha expressed his gratitude to his wife, Park So-jin, for her enthusiastic support.

Recently, Lee Dong-ha held a wrap-up interview for the SBS Saturday-Sunday drama 'Manager Kim' (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun) at StarNews headquarters in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, where he shared various stories with StarNews.

The drama 'Manager Kim,' which concluded on the 25th, is a father-universe revenge action drama about an ordinary dad who becomes the world's most dangerous man to reclaim his only daughter. Lee Dong-ha played Manager Nam, the chief secretary to Ju Kang-chan (played by Ju Sang-wook). He convincingly portrayed a character with restrained expressions, cold eyes, and ruthless actions, heightening viewers' immersion.

Previously, Lee Dong-ha married Park So-jin, a former member of the group Girl's Day, in 2023, receiving widespread congratulations. During the broadcast period of 'Manager Kim,' Park So-jin posted on her SNS: "Refreshing Manager Nam, reliable Manager Nam, stylish Manager Nam, teddy bear Manager Nam, warm-hearted Manager Nam, long-haired Manager Nam, subway Manager Nam, innocent Manager Nam, lovely Manager Nam, summer Manager Nam, cautious Manager Nam, driving Manager Nam, pajama-clad Manager Nam. I'm cheering for you!" Her passionate support for her husband became a major topic of discussion.

Responding to this, Lee Dong-ha said, "My wife told me from the first broadcast that it was 'so fun' and she wanted to cheer him on. Since I had been preparing before filming and saw her watching closely, she posted a cheering message on SNS, which I found truly grateful." He expressed his affection for Park So-jin.

He added, "(Park So-jin and I) tend to look out for each other carefully. She always checks on me, saying things like 'You're doing well,' 'Keep going,' or 'Is anything difficult?' We've been like this since our dating days, and nothing has changed since we got married. I feel I made the right choice in marrying her. Thanks to my wife, every day is happy and full of gratitude. She gives me the strength to endure and motivates me to work even harder."

He continued, "I naturally think, 'I must work harder for this person.' We are each other's reliable support," revealing his deep affection for Park So-jin.

Park So-jin, who transitioned into acting, is also appearing on various stages beyond television dramas. When asked what advice Lee Dong-ha, as a senior actor in the theater world, would give her, he replied, "We don't really have deep conversations about acting. Sometimes we check our lines together and discuss whether 'the feeling I intend to convey comes across.' Rather than profound discussions, we briefly show each other acting techniques, and when questions arise, we answer them sincerely."

Lee Dong-ha has appeared in numerous works including films such as 'Ghoeki Mansion,' 'Iron Man,' 'Ethics of Anger,' and dramas like 'Made in Korea,' 'The Square,' 'The Agency,' and 'Doctor Lawyer,' while consistently performing on stage. He is scheduled to meet audiences again on the 9th through the play 'The Seagull.'

Regarding successfully balancing both media acting and stage acting, Lee Dong-ha stated, "I love the stage and acting too much. Since I started my career on stage, I will continue performing there until I die."

When asked about his criteria for selecting plays or musicals, he humbly responded, "Fortunately, I have received proposals for excellent works at every stage of my career. It wasn't me who chose them; they were offered to me, and after reading the scripts, I found them consistently outstanding. Thanks to that, I believe I've been fortunate enough to grow as an actor."

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