"Royal Secret Agent" lead star Kim Myung Soo discussed his experience working in the drama as well as his upcoming military enlistment in an interview for a Korean media outlet.
"Royal Secret Agent" is a historical drama that takes place in the Joseon Dynasty era. Kim Myun Soo stars as Sung Yi Kyum, who topped the state examination and worked in the administrative and research department of the government office. One day, he was caught doing an illegal act, and as punishment, he was assigned to work as a secret royal inspector.
His new job is to solve cases and take down corrupt government officials with the help of Hong Da-in (Kwon Nara), a female inspector, and Park Chun Sam (Lee Yi Kyung), his loyal servant who is very talkative but a caring friend. Sung Yi Kyum will experience a lot of personal growth as the story progresses.
Kim Myung Soo talks about his character as Sung Yi Kyum and working with his co-stars Kwon Nara and Lee Yi Kyung
The actor shared in the interview that he did his best to express Sung Yi Kyum's personal growth as naturally as possible so that the viewers could easily relate to him. Kim Myun Soo went on to express that the drama wants people to understand the sense of justice. His character as Sung Yi Kyum believes in justice, but his values aren't strong enough. However, being assigned to work as a secret royal inspector, he learns the values of justice, and he becomes enraged with those people who abuse and take advantage of the weak. His character eventually grows into a person who seeks justice and punishes evil deeds.
Kim Myung Soo then talks about his co-stars Kwon Nara and Lee Yi Kyung sharing what it is like working with them. The actor expressed that they all share a close bond, and if they make mistakes on set, they would just burst into laughter as they are very familiar with each other. Kim Myung Soo also shared that his co-stars are terrific people to work with. The actor became close with them, especially with Kwon Nara. He shares that her bright and refreshing personality is her strongest asset. Lee Yi Kyung, on the other hand, does a lot of impromptu on set and makes the production staff laugh most of the time.
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Kim Myung Soo also shares his thoughts on his upcoming mandatory military enlistment
The actor will enlist for his mandatory military service by entering the Marines on February 22. Kim Myung Soo expressed that he doesn't have any special motivation or goals in mind. He continued that all Korean men are required to serve and defend the nation, and he understands that he is one of those men. The actor concluded that he always admires the image of the Marines, so he decided to voluntarily enlist before he starts with the drama's filming. The actor wants to serve the country well.
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Written By Liza Parker
