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Actor Seo Soo-min on 'Manager Kim': 'I kept rereading the script'
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Actor Seo Soo-min on 'Manager Kim': 'I kept rereading the script'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Named sources Outcome reported
  • Actor Seo Soo-min discussed her dedication to the role of "Manager Kim," noting she disliked reading but diligently studied the script.
  • She expressed a desire for her character in a potential second season to have a brighter personality.
  • The drama "Manager Kim" concluded its run on the 25th, focusing on an ordinary father's journey to find his daughter.

Actress Seo Soo-min shared insights into her preparation for the role of "Manager Kim," revealing a personal struggle with reading that she overcame for the part. Despite her aversion to reading, Seo Soo-min committed to thoroughly studying the script, demonstrating her dedication to embodying the character.

"I originally dislike reading, but I kept rereading the script," Seo Soo-min stated in a recent interview. This commitment highlights the effort she invested in understanding and portraying Manager Kim, a character who navigates extraordinary circumstances.

I originally dislike reading, but I kept rereading the script

โ€” Seo Soo-minDescribing her preparation process for the role of 'Manager Kim'.

Reflecting on the recently concluded drama, which aired its final episode on the 25th, Seo Soo-min expressed her hopes for the future of the series. She conveyed a wish for her character in a potential second season to possess a more cheerful disposition, suggesting a desire for a different character arc or a shift in the narrative tone.

"Manager Kim" depicted the story of a seemingly ordinary father who embarks on a perilous quest to reunite with his only daughter. The series explored themes of paternal love and the lengths one would go to protect family, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.

I hope for a bright personality in Season 2

โ€” Seo Soo-minExpressing her wishes for a potential future season of the drama.
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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.