Kim Ji-seok on 'Husbands' Co-Star Im Joo-myung: 'She Buys Me Beef to Cheer Me Up'

Actor Kim Ji-seok, 45, shared insights into his experience filming the Netflix movie 'Husbands,' particularly highlighting the support he received from his co-star Im Joo-myung, who is 13 years younger.

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Her evaluation of me was harsher than I expected.

During an interview in Seoul, Kim Ji-seok recounted how Im Joo-myung's feedback on his performance was surprisingly critical. "Her evaluation of me was harsher than I expected," he said, drawing laughter. He added, "As a senior and a lover [in the film], I must understand and humbly accept that. I think she plays a role as a monitor who knows me best."

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As a senior and a lover [in the film], I must understand and humbly accept that. I think she plays a role as a monitor who knows me best.

Kim Ji-seok explained that Im Joo-myung possesses a keen ability to spot his shortcomings. "She perfectly catches my regrettable scenes or emotional expressions that only I can see," he noted. "I'm grateful, but also think, 'Oh, she sees that.'" Despite the critical eye, he emphasized the encouragement he received. Instead of offering direct acting advice, Im Joo-myung showed her support by treating him to beef, a gesture Kim Ji-seok appreciated as a way to "cheer me up."

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She perfectly catches my regrettable scenes or emotional expressions that only I can see. I'm grateful, but also think, 'Oh, she sees that.'