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Director Hong Jong-chan praises 'jack-of-all-trades' Kim Mu-yeol, thanks Kim Nam-gil
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Director Hong Jong-chan praises 'jack-of-all-trades' Kim Mu-yeol, thanks Kim Nam-gil

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Director Hong Jong-chan praised actor Kim Mu-yeol as a "jack-of-all-trades" for his role in the Netflix series 'The Bequeathed'.
  • Hong also mentioned that Kim Nam-gil, who was initially hesitant to join, has been supportive.
  • The interview discusses the series, which deals with various school issues resolved by a character played by Kim Mu-yeol.

Director Hong Jong-chan has expressed his gratitude towards actor Kim Mu-yeol, describing him as an incredibly versatile performer essential to the success of the Netflix series 'The Bequeathed'.

In a recent interview, Hong lauded Kim Mu-yeol, who plays Na Hwa-jin, a supervisor at the School Violence Prevention Bureau who resolves school issues with his unique methods. "Kim Mu-yeol is an actor like a jack-of-all-trades," Hong stated, highlighting the actor's broad range of skills and contributions to the project.

The director also shared that actor Kim Nam-gil, initially reluctant to accept a role, has been a source of support. The series, helmed by Hong, tackles various problems within schools, with Kim Mu-yeol's character playing a pivotal role in finding solutions.

'The Bequeathed' also features Lee Sung-min as Choi Kang-seok, the Minister of Education who established the School Violence Prevention Bureau. The series delves into the complexities of school environments and the measures taken to address issues within them.

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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.