'The Completion of Marriage' Namgoong Min: "A Bit Regretful About the Ratings Race with 'Manager Kim'..." Honest Thoughts [Star Scene]

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'The Completion of Marriage' star Namgoong Min shared his feelings ahead of competing with "Manager Kim," which has surpassed a 15% viewership rating.

'The Completion of Marriage' production presentation was held at The Saint in Sindorim-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 1st. Director Kim Jeong-hyun and actors Namgoong Min, Lee Seol, Kim Dae-myung, and Lee Sang-hee attended.

'The Completion of Marriage' is a crime thriller that follows the perilous journey of doctor Kang Tae-ju (played by Namgoong Min), who engages in an extreme battle against the ruthless criminal No Man-hee (played by Kim Dae-myung) to rescue his wife, Go Se-yoon (played by Lee Seol), who was kidnapped just before their divorce.

'The Completion of Marriage' star Namgoong Min, who previously achieved box office success with the drama "Manager Kim" (2017), commented on the competing SBS Saturday-Sunday drama "Manager Kim." Starring So Ji-sub, "Manager Kim" broke through a 15% viewership rating in just two episodes, sparking a box office frenzy in living rooms.

'Since I was "Manager Kim," I feel a bit bitter thinking that "Manager Kim" is one step above me,' Namgoong Min joked, drawing laughter.

'I watched "Manager Kim" with great enjoyment. It's fun, has excellent material, and feels fresh. It seems to have effectively utilized a unique Korean theme. In times like these, when it's difficult and challenging for drama creators, I'm glad that the competing drama is doing well,' he offered his support.

'However, I have some regrets. "Manager Kim" and our time slot overlap slightly. "Manager Kim" is performing exceptionally well, and dramas are usually most engaging in their third or fourth episodes. It's a bit regrettable that "The Completion of Marriage" begins during the time when "Manager Kim" is at its peak. This is because the first part of our drama involves building up the narrative for the initial run. However, the two dramas differ in tone. While "Manager Kim" feels imaginative, "The Completion of Marriage" offers a deeper connection to reality. I believe our drama has its own unique charm,' he stated.

'For this work, I chose to focus on entertainment,' Namgoong Min expressed strong confidence.

'The Completion of Marriage' will air its first episode at 9:20 p.m. on the 4th.

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