Actor Gong Myung praises Jin Sun-kyu: 'Most respected senior'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Actor Gong Myung expressed deep respect for veteran actor Jin Sun-kyu, whom he reunited with after seven years.
- Gong Myung described Jin Sun-kyu as a senior actor he most wants to emulate, despite a 17-year age difference.
- The interview touches on their reunion in the Netflix film 'Husbands'.
Actor Gong Myung has spoken with admiration for veteran actor Jin Sun-kyu, his co-star in the recently released Netflix film 'Husbands.' The two actors, who previously worked together seven years ago on the film 'Extreme Job,' have reunited on screen, and Gong Myung expressed his profound respect for Jin Sun-kyu.
Despite a significant 17-year age gap, Gong Myung shared that Jin Sun-kyu treats him with great familiarity and openness. "Jin Sun-kyu hyung is 17 years older than me, but he treats me so casually," Gong Myung said in an interview. He added that he aspires to become a senior actor like Jin Sun-kyu, highlighting him as a role model.
Jin Sun-kyu hyung is 17 years older than me, but he treats me so casually.
The interview took place on June 22 in a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul. Gong Myung discussed his experiences working with Jin Sun-kyu again after their previous collaboration. The film 'Husbands,' released on June 19, is a crime film where characters are kidnapped by a criminal organization.
I also want to become a senior like hyung.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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