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NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
What's Wrong With Secretary Kim Star Park Min-Young On Rise Of K-Dramas Globally: "When I Visit Different Countries..."
New Delhi: Park Min-young, the popular South Korean star best known for What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?, says she truly feels the global impact of K-dramas when she's recognised in unexpected corners of foreign countries. The actor said such moments, especially outside major cities, make her realise just how far-reaching and influential Korean dramas have become worldwide. "It hits me when I go visit different countries and not in the city, but when I go to the countryside, and there are people who recognise me. "When you're in the city, I think that's pretty much expected. But if there are people who know me when I am in a different country and in the countryside, that's when I can truly feel the power of Korean drama and how popular it is," Park told PTI in an exclusive interview. She is one of the most popular South Korean actors and became a household name thanks to her impressive range of roles across hit dramas. From portraying a woman disguised as a man in the gender-bending "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and a determined journalist in "Healer", to a sharp-witted secretary in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?" and a devoted fangirl in "Her Private Life", Park has consistently showcased her versatility on screen. Her next project is "Confidence Queen", a crime comedy series from Prime Video in which she stars alongside actors Park Hee-soon and Joo Jong-hyuk. It will premiere on September 6. A remake of the Japanese show "The Confidence Man JP", the series features Park as Yi-rang, a smart woman who becomes the ultimate con artist. She joins forces with James (Hee-soon) and Gu-ho (Jong-hyuk) to form a trio of swindlers who take down scammers and reclaim their illicit gains. Park admitted that she didn't watch the original show, except for one episode, which was universally praised to be the "most fun one". "And while the character Dako (played by Masami Nagasawa in the original) is a very charming character indeed, it's been over 10 years since that show came out and also acting and performing styles change with time as well. "So I tried more to really do the studying myself and developed the character to bring a truly Korean style version." She may be playing a confident con artist on screen, but where does Park Min-young find her own confidence? In reality, Park said, she does not consider herself to be the "most confident person". "When I was portraying the character Yi-rang, I actually envied her and I had a lot of fun portraying her in real life. When I try to pick myself up from those moments when you don't feel that much confidence, I try to look back on my career and think about all the things that I've done during the 20 years of my career. "I would look back at it and think I was able to do this, I also achieved this, then there shouldn't be any issue why I can't do this next thing. So I try to look back on it and pick myself up," Park said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I feel the power of K-dramas when I visit different countries: South Korean star Park Min-young
New Delhi, Park Min-young, the popular South Korean star best known for "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?", says she truly feels the global impact of K-dramas when she's recognised in unexpected corners of foreign countries. I feel the power of K-dramas when I visit different countries: South Korean star Park Min-young The actor said such moments, especially outside major cities, make her realise just how far-reaching and influential Korean dramas have become worldwide. "It hits me when I go visit different countries and not in the city, but when I go to the countryside and there are people who recognize me. "When you're in the city, I think that's pretty much expected. But if there are people who know me when I am in a different country and in the countryside, that's when I can truly feel the power of Korean drama and how popular it is," Park told PTI in an exclusive interview. She is one of the most popular South Korean actors and became a household name thanks to her impressive range of roles across hit dramas. From portraying a woman disguised as a man in the gender-bending "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and a determined journalist in "Healer", to a sharp-witted secretary in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?" and a devoted fangirl in "Her Private Life", Park has consistently showcased her versatility on screen. Her next project is "Confidence Queen", a crime comedy series from Prime Video in which she stars alongside actors Park Hee-soon and Joo Jong-hyuk. It will premiere on September 6. A remake of the Japanese show "The Confidence Man JP", the series features Park as Yi-rang, a smart woman who becomes the ultimate con artist. She joins forces with James and Gu-ho to form a trio of swindlers who take down scammers and reclaim their illicit gains. Park admitted that she didn't watch the original show, except for one episode which was universally praised to be the "most fun one". "And while the character Dako is a very charming character indeed, it's been over 10 years since that show came out and also acting and performing styles change with time as well. "So I tried more to really do the studying myself and developed the character to bring a truly Korean style version." She may be playing a confident con artist on screen, but where does Park Min-young find her own confidence? In reality, Park said, she does not consider herself to be the "most confident person". "When I was portraying the character Yi-rang, I actually envied her and I had a lot of fun portraying her in real life. When I try to pick myself up from those moments when you don't feel that much confidence, I try to look back on my career and think about all the things that I've done during the 20 years of my career. "I would look back at it and think I was able to do this, I also achieved this, then there shouldn't be any issue why I can't do this next thing. So I try to look back on it and pick myself up," Park said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Today
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is the perfect starter K-drama for newbies
Starting your K-drama journey can feel like standing in front of a buffet where everything looks dangerously delicious. Do you go for intense melodrama? High school romance? Or a crime-thriller where someone inevitably has amnesia? The options are as endless as a K-pop idol's skincare routine. But if you're a newbie, wondering where to dip your toe in, there's only one right answer. 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?'.advertisementThink of it as the gateway drug of Korean dramas. And no, I'm not exaggerating. It's basically the K-drama starter pack. Warning: May cause uncontrollable binge-watching drama ticks every single box of a classic K-drama, and does it unapologetically. We've got the rich, emotionally constipated male lead (check), the smart, capable female lead who's somehow still single (check), over-the-top office antics, childhood trauma, slow-burn romance, accidental hand-holding, and, wait for it, the iconic wrist grab. If you're new to the genre, these tropes are practically K-drama 101. The best part? They're done so well, you'll be laughing, swooning, and texting your group chat, 'WHY AM I SCREAMING OVER A SHOULDER TOUCH?!' Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young are chef's kiss. You can't fake chemistry like this. Park Seo-joon as the hilariously narcissistic Lee Young-joon, is both ridiculous and inexplicably attractive. The man is allergic to humility, yet somehow makes it charming. And Park Min-young as Kim Mi-so? A total queen. She's classy, sassy and just trying to live her best life, after resigning from nine years of babysitting her boss, that slow-burning romance is the kind of emotional whiplash that makes you stay up until 3 am whispering, 'Just one more episode.' Good luck stopping after just light, fun and exactly what your serotonin ordered. If your idea of relaxing TV involves crime scenes or people getting eaten by zombies, hey, no judgment, but 'Secretary Kim' is where you go when you need a mental spa day. The stakes aren't life or death. No one's battling supernatural entities or exposing government conspiracies. It's just two adults figuring out how to love each other, with just a sprinkle of childhood trauma and a lot of hilarious misunderstandings. Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young in a still from 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim'. It's comfort food in drama form. You'll laugh. You'll feel things. You'll probably want to buy every outfit Kim Mi-so wears. (Seriously, how does she pull off every pencil skirt?!)The plot is predictable, but that's the point. Listen, you're not here to solve a murder. You're here to feel things. And 'Secretary Kim' delivers. The storyline is straightforward, making it perfect for first-timers: the secretary quits, the narcissistic boss has a meltdown, feelings are caught, secrets are revealed, and somewhere along the way, they fall in love. You know where it's going, but the journey is so charming, you'll happily hop on no annoying filler episodes. Every scene either furthers the romance or delivers another laugh-out-loud if you're standing at the gates of K-drama land, nervously clutching your remote and wondering where to begin, 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim' is your golden ticket. It's got the charm of a rom-com, the drama of a telenovela, and just the right dose of 'wait did they just fall into each other's arms again?!'By the time you're done, you'll be googling 'Do Korean CEOs actually look like that?' and instinctively pausing for dramatic effect before you confess your feelings to literally anyone. You might even develop a mysterious craving for instant noodles and emotional back line? Start here, and you'll be spiralling into a 16-episode-per-week lifestyle in no goodbye to sleep, sanity, and social plans. You've officially entered the K-drama cult. Enjoy the ride.- Ends
South China Morning Post
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-drama casting news about Wi Ha-joon, Ahn Hyo-seop, Ji Sung and more
Fantasy and comedy are the names of the game in this week's announcements about casting for Korean drama series, for roles which include time-travelling judges and special forces soldiers who use their skills for their neighbourhood watch. There is also a remake of a Japanese series. 1. Siren Advertisement Siren follows an auditor at Ross Insurance who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery involving a female teacher. The Korean title refers to humanlike females from Greek mythology, who would lure unsuspecting male sailors with their singing to crash their ships onto rocky shores. Park Min-young in a still from Marry My Husband. Photo: tvN This is the third coming series to feature Wi. The actor will next be seen in Squid Game season 3 in June. Last year he appeared in The Midnight Romance in Hagwon as well as two Netflix sequel series, the second seasons of Gyeongseong Creature and Squid Game. Last year, Park was seen in the hit fantasy office romcom Marry My Husband 2. UDT: Our Neighbourhood Task Force Eight years after playing fellow gangsters in The Outlaws , the film that launched Ma Dong-seok 's The Roundup franchise, actors Yoon Kye-sang and Jin Seon-kyu are reportedly teaming up once more for the action-comedy series UDT: Our Neighborhood Task Force for the cable channel ENA.
