Kang Min Hyuk; in a nonetheless from ‘Celebrity’
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“Followers. Several people who know me and watch me. That’s what gives you power and lets you make money.” This placing assertion is from the hit Netflix Okay-drama Celebrity,which delves deep into the hyper-competitive world of social media influencers as they sway and manipulate developments in a bid to reinforce their social forex.
Directed by Kim Cheol Kyu (Flower Of Evil, Chicago Typewriter), Celebrity tells the story of Aa Ri (Park Gyu-Young), a door-to-door salesperson, whose meteoric rise to fame is as swift as her downfall in the world of social media. Actor Kang Min-Hyuk performs the suave Han Jun Kyung, who finds himself entangled in Aa Ri’s conflicting internet of ambition and want.
Speaking from Seoul, Kang Min-Hyuk confesses that the overwhelming reactions to the collection have been sudden. “I thought many people would sympathise with the stories on social media because they are so close to our lives, but I didn’t expect that so many people would enjoy it the way they did.”
A poster of ‘Celebrity’
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Kang Min-Hyuk’s Han Jun Kyung, a third-generation conglomerate, although one of the morally upright characters in the narrative, the place everyone seems to be influenced by their motives and deep-seated agendas, may also be ruthless when provoked.
“Han Jun Kyung is a “chaebol’, a man born into wealth but possesses an unshakable belief in himself. Though other characters also belong to the upper echelons of society or are in constant contact with money, Kyung retains an innate strength todistinguish between right and wrong,” he says, including, “Since he is aware of his status, he also sees himself as the voice of have-nots and empathises with them. I wanted to present these aspects of his character with confidence, and the belief that comes from knowing you’ve not done anything wrong, even though you may be in the wrong, is the strength of Kyung’s character”.
The present makes a robust social commentary towards capitalism and classism, via the lens of its feminine protagonist. One of the important thing moments from the present is when Kyung invitations Aa Ri residence, and she is left speechless as one in every of his many helps rigorously watches his each step and helps him take off his footwear.
Kang Min Hyuk in a nonetheless from ‘Celebrity’
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The stated scene, which turned a viral subject of debate, clocked practically 25 million views inside 24 hours because it aired. Kang confesses that he was conscious the scene would evoke sturdy sentiments but it surely needs to be seen from the angle of the character.
“Han Jun Kyung regards it as a regular chore someone has been assigned to do in the household. As he says in the drama, it’s someone’s work — what they have been employed for — and he is just letting the person do their task. I didn’t judge the character since I tried to understand where he was coming from and his perspective.”
Another side of the present was the on-screen chemistry between Kang Min-Hyuk and Park Gyu-Young.
“The word ‘Chemistry’ itself is quite self-explanatory, in that it’s not one-sided. We had discussions and decided we had to approach situations as if they were happening in real-time, and that helped us both,” says Kang.
Kang Min-hyuk
Applauded for his nuanced efficiency as Han Jun Kyung, Kang Min Hyuk, who has been a part of common exhibits reminiscent of Heirs, Hospital Ship, and How To Be Thirty, confesses his acting process is repeatedly evolving. “I look at the drama in its entirety as well as the attributes of the characters, rather than the genre, or a role. But when choosing work, screenplay writer, director and my co-stars or the cast are important, since one cannot work without the other. Discussion and collaboration between all three are extremely important for me.”
The multi-hyphenate Kang Min-Hyuk, who can be a musician, lyricist and drummer with Okay-pop band CNBLUE, says there isn’t a acutely aware effort on his half to steadiness his many roles. “They are just different forms of art and each tends to blend with the other and helps me evolve as an artist. When I am a drummer and musician on stage, the emotions that I feel with my fans translate into my acting and vice versa. The different professions I have, naturally end up helping the other. I want to continue going down this road without any regrets by working hard.”
The multi-hyphenate Kang Min-Hyuk can be a musician, lyricist and drummer with Okay-pop band CNBLUE
The actor reveals he’s at present going via scripts, in addition to making ready for his album and CNBLUE’s upcoming efficiency in Seoul.
With the ever-growing recognition of Korean content material in India, and South Korean celebrities turning into family names, Kang reveals he is a big fan of Indian delicacies. “Recently, there was a plan to visit India, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to make it. Next time, I would love to visit India. Indian food is quite popular in Korea like naan, curry, tandoori chicken! I would love to eat all this from the land where it originated!”
Celebrity is at present streaming on Netflix
