The reason Kim Min, Jang Hang-jun, and Kim Sung-hoon are seeking each other again... "I want to live up to their trust" [★22nd Anniversary Interview ②]

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Kim Min, refusing to be overshadowed by the title of "million-viewer actor," has returned to the starting line with a mindset that this is just the beginning. Following the release of 'King the Land,' he made a special appearance in 'Gold Land,' undergoing a radical transformation in his acting style and visual presentation, completely different from his previous roles.

His casting in 'Gold Land' began through a connection with director Kim Sung-hoon of the drama 'Detective 1958.' He stated, "Around the time filming for 'King the Land' wrapped up, the director called me and asked if I would do a special appearance."

He continued, "However, I had to leave for France just two days later. The director told me to give it my best shot, and for me, everything was a new and exciting experience. It was also my first time filming overseas, and being able to shoot in such a wonderful city left me with lasting memories."

Kim Min, who said that director Kim Sung-hoon's acting feedback was greatly helpful, remarked, "That is why I like the director. Since I had to show sides of myself I hadn't explored before, I was worried on some level. While there were parts I regretted due to my strong desire to do better, overall it was a truly enjoyable and valuable experience."

As such, from director Jang Hang-jun to director Kim Sung-hoon, Kim Min is an actor whom directors who have worked with him once seek out again.

When asked about the reason, Kim Min said, "I also enjoy working on new projects with directors or teams I've collaborated with before. I believe this is only possible when there is mutual trust." He added, "It seems we can work together again only if both the producers and the crew have faith in me."

He further stated, "When we work together naturally, good relationships seem to form. Since they have reached out to me again, I want to meet their expectations, which is why I am working even harder."

Currently, Kim Min's biggest concern remains his works and characters. He has confirmed his role in Disney+'s 'The Gentlemen,' playing Lee Chan-ho, a member of the 4th Division of the Product Planning Team at Hansung Electronics, where Han Yu-hyun (played by Park Jung-min), who has become a new employee again, joins him.

Kim Min said, "Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how to better develop the characters in the works I am currently filming." He added, "I tend to worry a lot naturally. Instead, I am trying to learn from the sense of relief that comes when I let go of those worries."

He also revealed, "There are times when I get stuck thinking, 'What else should I do?' Lately, however, I have been practicing letting go of such thoughts bit by bit."

Furthermore, he expressed his affection for the project, saying, "Director Kim Hee-won understands actors' minds well and respects them greatly, so the process of creating characters together is truly fun. The senior actors I am filming with are also people I have always admired as actors, so I am enjoying the shoot happily. In fact, I find myself wanting to return to the set soon."

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