[Exclusive]Finally, a drama comeback after seven years... Noh Min-woo: "I can't do 'fake acting' just to make money" [Interview ②]

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Just as Noh Min-woo has been more active than ever before, traversing the variety show scene, it is also a good time to expect dazzling performances from him as an actor this year. Already early this year, he made a comeback to the musical stage after about three years, successfully concluding his three-month journey. From December 27 last year until the 15th of this month, Noh Min-woo played the legendary glam rock star Blue Dot in the musical "Eternity," delivering a passionate performance. True to his identity as an artist leading the band The Midnight Romance and a music producer, he delivered a "100% synchronized" performance, earning audience praise and successfully concluding the show.

Noh Min-woo told StarNews, "'Eternity' was the second musical I participated in after 'Elisabeth' in 2022. I try to manage myself diligently, but everyone worked so hard, so it was a great time to learn tips from my colleagues. I personally felt how much Korean musicals have developed technically. To play a character that wasn't just any role, but a 'glam rock star,' I felt like I was soaring. Since I originally like glam rock and make music, I thought I could confidently show this, and indeed, I was able to satisfy that desire."

However, due to a long gap in his work activities, Noh Min-woo has left fans feeling regretful. He has appeared in major works such as the film "Ssanghwajeom," the million-viewer film "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," and dramas "Pasta," "My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho," "Midas," "Sword and Flower," "Full House Take 2," "Gifted from God-14," and "Best Marriage," instantly rising to the ranks of a Hallyu star. However, his last serious drama role was in the 2019 drama "Lawless Lawyer 2," seven years ago. Although he presented "Villain's Country" last year, it was a sitcom.

When asked about the reason, Noh Min-woo expressed his firm pursuit regarding acting. He said, "My acting role model is Johnny Depp. I like fantasy characters like pirates and wizards, so that's why it is so. Looking at the roles I have played so far, most of them have a mysterious ending. In fact, there have been roles that were office workers or everyday characters, but I couldn't take them just to make money. If I can't immerse myself, wouldn't the viewers feel it's 'fake'? So, by carefully searching for special characters, a gap inevitably occurred."

Furthermore, because he cannot afford to waste that gap, he is knocking on doors in various fields. Noh Min-woo said, "I believe that if I don't have work, I must create work for myself. This is a point I always emphasize to younger colleagues around me. Whatever it is, I try to work hard until I reach my limit. So this year, I plan to seriously start doing YouTube as well," revealing his consistent diligence.

Finally, he shared the welcome news that he is scheduled to make a comeback with a new work this year, breaking the long gap. Noh Min-woo stated, "I cannot say what kind of work it is right now, but I plan to visit viewers with a drama this year."

He continued, "Now, I will move more diligently and not just keep the things I can do in my mind; I want to show them to the public. I will become an artist who tries various things," speaking ambitiously.

-Continuing from Interview ③.

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