'True Education' Kim Mu-yeol: "Let's Keep Acting Without Giving Up" – A Senior Actor Who Cares for Newcomers

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Kim Mu-yeol, the lead actor of 'True Education', offered warm encouragement to his juniors, showcasing his side as a caring senior actor.

The six newcomers who became standout performers in Netflix's OTT original 'True Education'—Park Seo-yoon, Song Si-an, Ok Jin-wook, Lee Bong-jun, Lee Seung-gyu, and Jang Yo-hoon—recently posed for a group photoshoot together with the global media platform BoldPage.

This photoshoot carried special significance as it brought together actors who had been placed in different narratives and conflicts within 'True Education'. Although they left deep impressions on viewers with sharp and intense characters in the series, behind-the-scenes reports say they completed natural chemistry through playful jokes, relaxed interactions, and affectionate reactions toward one another at the photoshoot venue.

Especially on this day, 'True Education' director Hong Jong-chan and Kim Mu-yeol, who played Na Hwa-jin in the series, made surprise appearances, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

First, Director Hong Jong-chan conveyed heartfelt encouragement to the actors through a video message. He said, "I'm happy that recent works are doing well, but it's truly meaningful as a director that audiences have recognized your performances." Overcome with emotion, he added, "You all did an excellent job. I know how much potential each of you has as an actor, so I hope you believe in yourselves."

Director Hong also said, "Our work is always filled with uncertainty. Whenever you feel anxious, tired, or exhausted, please reach out anytime." He continued, "I will watch each of you grow step by step." Moved by the director's message, the actors responded with tears, saying, "We love you" and "Thank you."

Kim Mu-yeol followed up with a surprise video call. He applauded each junior actor for their performances. He told Ok Jin-wook, who played Jo In-beom in Episode 2 at Gooon High Tech High School, "You did really well. Congratulations." To Jang Yo-hoon, who portrayed Min Ji-woong in Episode 6 as a juvenile offender, he said, "Your momentum was impressive." For Song Si-an, who played Choi Ji-sun in Episode 5, he praised, "Your portrayal of fragility and the feeling of a fresh graduate made your character stand out even more."

Kim Mu-yeol then warmly told the actors, "Let's keep acting without giving up." The unexpected appearance of a senior actor instantly heated up the atmosphere at the venue. The actors shared joyful greetings and expressions of gratitude, enjoying a heartwarming moment together.

As shown here, the bond formed through 'True Education' continued even after the series ended. Director Hong Jong-chan's and Kim Mu-yeol's surprise messages were more than mere greetings; they represented solid encouragement for actors just beginning to gain attention and demonstrated the strong camaraderie of the 'True Education' team.

'True Education' sparked a box office sensation by reaching number one in global rankings. In just four weeks after its release, it surpassed 46.6 million cumulative views, ranking fifth among all Netflix original Korean series. This figure surpasses Song Hye-kyo's 'The Glory' series.

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