[Exclusive]The Hidden Hero Behind Blockbusters and Top Stars for 17 Years.. Asking Park Kyung-rim About Her Desire to Be the Protagonist [★22nd Anniversary Interview③]

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• StarNews 22nd Anniversary Commemorative Interview with Park Kyung-rim

-Continued from Interview②

For the past 17 years, since the end of 2009, she has dominated entertainment event stages. This also signifies the time Park Kyung-rim has spent illuminating countless works and numerous actors. While one might expect her to take center stage at a talk concert bearing her name, Park Kyung-rim chose to willingly cede the protagonist's seat to the audience.

Unlike typical talk concerts organized around organizers, we posed an primal question to Park Kyung-rim: "Don't you ever want to be the protagonist?" In reality, although she is a highly sought-after host, her activities are primarily focused on event venues, leading many to frequently ask her, "Why aren't you appearing on TV these days?"

In response, reflecting on 29 years of her career, Park Kyung-rim revealed her deep introspection and renewed commitment. She stated, "I have been fortunate to receive much help since childhood. I was often the protagonist without even realizing it—so much so that I never thought about being one. Thanks to that, I believe I gained opportunities to showcase many things within a short time. However, as I received more spotlight and love, I felt I should not become greedy. Just as I achieved my dreams through the help of many people by luck, although I cannot provide such great help to others, I want to offer my support for your dreams. Rather than wishing to be the protagonist myself, I hope to continue applauding those who have lived diligently. After all, aren't we all already the protagonists of our own lives?" Her words carried a profound resonance.

She added, "My direction has also changed now. In the past, my only possession was my dream, so I only wanted to achieve it. Eventually, I realized those dreams one by one, but looking back, none of them could have been accomplished alone. There were undoubtedly countless people who helped me along the way. That is why I now wish to become one of those many individuals who offer help within others' lives. The talk concert is also an expression of that sentiment."

Park Kyung-rim meticulously attends to details at events such as production announcements, often describing works as "someone's decade-long preparation," while dedicating her full heart to hosting. She remarked, "As the time I spend with producers, staff, and actors grows longer, their sincerity becomes increasingly visible. Since I have typically hosted events for their previous works, their genuine efforts naturally resonate deeply. While the scale of productions may vary, isn't the magnitude of the creators' souls always the same? This depth makes me feel that I cannot treat hosting lightly. Not only do I feel this way, but our stylist also works hard to prepare and endure challenges." She expressed warm camaraderie among colleagues.

She also shared her reflections on approaching her 30th anniversary of debut next year. Park Kyung-rim said, "When I was young, I thought it was amazing when others held 30th-anniversary dinner shows, but now that I have reached this milestone, I feel I haven't done much. I simply started this work because hosting suited me well, and with the right timing and help from many people, I arrived here. Since I know my success is not solely due to my own efforts, I am deeply grateful. I do not know how long I will continue beyond the 30th anniversary, but I will dedicate myself fully to every opportunity given."

Following her participation in Season 1 of SBS' "Our Ballads" last year, Park Kyung-rim has joined Season 2 and is set to premiere on October 5 at 10 p.m. She concluded the interview cheerfully, saying, "I am here again with 'Our Ballads 2.' Many may assume I do not appear on broadcasts since I primarily host production announcements, but that is entirely incorrect. I welcome any program at any time."

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