Nam Gung-min calmly acknowledges the ratings defeat... "'Depth different from 'Manager Kim,' 'The Completion of Marriage'" [Star Issue]

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Actor Nam Gung-min aims to make up for the poor box office performance of his previous work "Our Movie" with "The Completion of Marriage."

On the afternoon of the 1st, a production presentation for the new KBS 2TV Saturday-Sunday drama "The Completion of Marriage" was held at The Saint in Sindorim-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jeong-hyun and actors Nam Gung-min, Lee Seol, Kim Dae-myung, and Lee Sang-hee attended.

"The Completion of Marriage" is a crime thriller that follows the perilous story of doctor Kang Tae-ju (played by Nam Gung-min), who engages in an extreme battle against the ruthless criminal Noh 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.

Nam Gung-min made his comeback one year after last year's SBS Saturday-Sunday drama "Our Movie." However, despite being scheduled in the prime time slot, "Our Movie" suffered a bitter defeat with ratings hovering around 4%.

Regarding the performance of his previous work, Nam Gung-min expressed regret, saying, "It was a good work, but I felt it didn't reach many viewers as entertaining content."

He added, "So, for my next project, I aimed to create a drama that is easier to enjoy, brings joy to many people, and feels comfortable to watch. By 'comfortable,' I don't mean simple; rather, it means keeping the audience engaged without losing their attention. I chose 'The Completion of Marriage' because its narrative-building process embodies this quality."

Nam Gung-min raised his voice, drawing attention as he stated, "'The Completion of Marriage' is a work we filmed with great effort, and I am confident in it. I am confident it will yield good results."

He spoke of his "intuition" when selecting the project. Nam Gung-min said, "I always choose dramas that give me a good feeling when I first read the script. With 'The Completion of Marriage,' I felt that intuition immediately. I read through parts 1 to 4 in one go without stopping. The script was so fun and unique. I thought viewers would find it easy to watch, and I believed it could be loved by people of various age groups."

However, "The Completion of Marriage" faces competition from SBS's Saturday-Sunday drama "Manager Kim." Starring So Ji-sub, "Manager Kim" broke through 15% ratings in just two episodes and has become a phenomenon-level hit.

Responding to this, Nam Gung-min offered support, saying, "I watched 'Manager Kim' very enjoyably myself. It's fun, has great 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 to produce content, I'm happy that a competing drama is doing well."

At the same time, Nam Gung-min openly expressed his desire for strong ratings. He said, "However, what's regrettable is that our time slot slightly overlaps with 'Manager Kim.' 'Manager Kim' is performing exceptionally well, and generally, dramas are most engaging around episodes 3 to 4. It's a bit disappointing that 'The Completion of Marriage' begins airing during the time when 'Manager Kim' is at its peak. This is especially true since the early part of our first episode involves building the narrative foundation for the race ahead."

Soon after, Nam Gung-min asserted, "But the two dramas have different tones. If 'Manager Kim' feels imaginative, 'The Completion of Marriage' has a deeper connection to reality. I believe our drama has its own unique charm."

Nam Gung-min reiterated, "I chose this project specifically to bring fun to the audience."

"The Completion of Marriage" will premiere on the 4th at 9:20 p.m.

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