Kim Min-ha on the titles "Uncle Kyung-gu, Unnie Yoon-a": Seol Kyung-gu explains [Interview 2]

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• Seol Kyung-gu interview as No Ja in Netflix's 'The Rat'

Actor Seol Kyung-gu, who boasts of a unique bond with junior actor Kim Min-ha, explained why Kim Min-ha refers to him and his wife Song Yoon-a as "Uncle Kyung-gu" and "Unnie Yoon-a," sharing a laugh.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, Seol Kyung-gu held an interview for the Netflix series 'The Rat' at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, discussing the work.

'The Rat' is a pursuit thriller depicting the story of novelist Moon Jae, whose name, face, and life were completely stolen by the mysterious figure known as "The Rat"; loan shark No Ja, who seeks to recover lost money; and detective Soon-yong, as they chase the identity of The Rat. Seol Kyung-gu plays the role of loan shark No Ja, joining Moon Jae (played by Ryu Jun-yeol) in delving into the case.

Regarding the positive reception of the work, Seol Kyung-gu said, "I have no sense of that. I don't use social media, so I haven't even looked it up." He added with a joke, "People around me say, 'I'll watch it and get in touch,' but no one has contacted me saying they've finished watching it."

Recently, Kim Min-ha revealed her unique bond with Seol Kyung-gu in an interview, stating that she became an actor through his recommendation. In particular, Kim Min-ha drew attention by referring to the couple as "Uncle Kyung-gu" and "Unnie Yoon-a," using distinct titles for them.

In response, Seol Kyung-gu laughed, saying, "No, that's how Kim Min-ha has called me since she was in third grade of elementary school; to her, I am an uncle. When I was at the height of my career, I was close with Min-ha's parents. But when the child grew up and met Song Yoon-a, Song Yoon-a became her unnie." He continued, "I can't ask a third-grader to call me 'oppa,' can I?"

Seol Kyung-gu also addressed the claim that he recommended acting as a career for Kim Min-ha: "It just happened. One time, Min-ha's parents and I went drinking and then to a karaoke room. Min-ha came and sang a song, and I was surprised. She was so good. She had always been shy, unable to even make eye contact, but I was taken aback. Even now, it gives me goosebumps." He added, "That's when I saw she could be an actor. Someone like that should act."

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