'Married Woman Killer' actor Mu Jin-seong: "Kong Hyo-jin is the real Kong-Blri♥ She's adorable just by looking at her" [Interview 2]

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Actor Mu Jin-seong highly praised his senior actress Kong Hyo-jin from 'Married Woman Killer,' calling her "lovely."

On the 18th, Mu Jin-seong met with StarNews for an interview regarding the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Married Woman Killer' (written by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Ji-hoon).

'Married Woman Killer' is a drama depicting the struggles of a working mother with the most ruthless profession in the world as she fights to protect her work-life balance. The series concluded on the 12th after its 14th episode recorded a viewership rating of 10.7%.

Han Chae-rin played Ki-young-do, a genius hacker and deputy manager at Duremi Electronics' Sales Team 3 within the drama. Ki-young-do supported Kingfisher's Yuna (played by Kong Hyo-jin) in executing plans and contributed to solving cases. Relying on her exceptional hacking skills and quick judgment, she gathered various information and served as a reliable brain for the team.

Ki-young-do bolstered the team with her outstanding hacking abilities and cool-headed decision-making while also bringing laughter with her unexpectedly clumsy moments when interacting with colleagues. Additionally, having harbored feelings for Yuna for a long time, she revealed her awkwardness in matters of love upon meeting Kwon Se-ah (played by Lee Eun-sam). Unable to hide her affection, she engaged in a love triangle with Beom Sung-hoon (played by Choi Woo-seong), displaying jealousy and gradually changing as she faced her emotions honestly, showcasing another facet of the character.

Making his debut in the 2013 MBC drama 'Two Weeks,' Mu Jin-seong portrayed a fresh young man in the film 'Genre Romance' and added a playful charm as engineer Yeon Mo-yong in the Disney+ original series 'Tyrant.' In the tvN drama 'Typhoon Company,' he transformed into a sharp-edged villain, leaving a strong impression. Recently, through Netflix's 'Rat,' he took on the role of accountant Son Soo-hyun, portraying a character with a different vibe from Ki-young-do in 'Married Woman Killer.'

-You acted as if you had an unrequited love for your senior Kong Hyo-jin in the drama. How did it feel to meet actress Kong Hyo-jin on set?

▶I truly dreamed of acting alongside senior Kong Hyo-jin, and I was delighted to share scenes with her in this project. On the first day of filming, I felt both happy and excited. Coincidentally, that day involved showing my character falling for Senior Yuna, which matched the scenario of my first meeting with Senior Hyo-jin. Although Senior Hyo-jin appeared cool and composed, she frequently offered encouragement like 'You worked hard,' 'Fighting,' and 'Great job,' embodying the warmth of Senior Yuna. She is lovely just by looking at her. It's no wonder they call her 'Kong-Blri.' Thanks to that, I was able to film comfortably.

-What do you think made 'Married Woman Killer' successful as both a webtoon and a drama?

▶I believe it's because it tackled social issues. It resolved things we imagined in a satisfying way.

-Are there any memorable viewer reactions or descriptive phrases that stand out to you?

▶I make it a point to check everything. I was watching closely. (laughs) Since so many people showed interest, I felt a great sense of responsibility toward my acting. Seeing the response 'The actor with the highest synchronization rate with the original webtoon' gave me a lot of encouragement. It felt like being recognized, which was wonderful.

-What kind of work will 'Married Woman Killer' remain for actor Mu Jin-seong?

▶I think it allowed more people to learn about the name Mu Jin-seong and myself. While I have taken on many significant roles in the past, this time I showed a different dimension from my previous characters. It's been eight years since I last played a romance role, and I'd like to present another 'Mu Jin-seong-style romance' in the future.

-You've often portrayed complicated and challenging roles. In fact, even in 'Married Woman Killer,' the romance didn't come to fruition.

▶I've been told that my face carries both a kind aura and another side. Some say I appear serious yet playful, while others describe me as enigmatic. That's probably why I've taken on so many such roles.

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