Lee Yoo Mi dished on her affection for K-drama "Strong Girl Namsoon" and her titular character.
The actress graced Harper's Bazaar Korea's December 2023 issue, showcasing her charm and delicate beauty.
Among the things that she opened up about was her experience filming the rom-com series.
Lee Yoo Mi Talks on Similarities With Kang Nam Soon
"Strong Girl Namsoon" is a spin-off to Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik's "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon." As mentioned, Lee Yoo Mi stars as Kang Nam Soon, the third generation from their family who harbors superhuman strength.
Lee Yoo Mi told Harper's Bazaar Korea that she often receives compliments for her portrayal of Nam Soon.
"After the first meeting, I heard a lot of people around me say, 'I'm the perfect match for you,' and as I acted, I felt that we had more and more similarities."
Lee Yoo Mi pointed out that it's her bright and positive personality that helped her portray the character.
Lee Yoo Mi on Kang Nam Soon's Way of Speaking
Since Kang Nam Soon grew up in Mongolia, she was raised differently and only knew about Korean culture through K-dramas.
One of the factors that she didn't consider focusing on was the way she spoke to others and ended up talking to strangers and even older people in an informal tone.
As mentioned by Lee Yoo Mi, they try to portray this in a way that the audience will not feel offended by Nam Soon's way of speaking.
"She got the hint when director Kim Jung Sik said that he has a daughter and that although she speaks informally to her father, she looks lovely and innocent, so she tried to show her honest acting without any tricks."
Currently, "Strong Girl Namsoon" is in its second half and set to air the show's finale episode in November 2023.
After the JTBC spin-off, viewers get to see more of Lee Yoo Mi in her upcoming projects.
What's Next for Lee Yoo Mi?
The 29-year-old actress rose to stardom after joining the hit Netflix series "Squid Game" season 1. She also starred in the hit thriller K-drama "All of Us Are Dead."
Taking on a supporting roles, Lee Yoo Mi has captivated viewers with her amazing acting skills.
Now, after "Strong Girl Namsoon," the up-and-coming actress headlines the romance drama "Mr. Plankton."
Joining Woo Do Hwan, Oh Jung Se, and Kim Hae Sook, the upcoming K-drama depicts the story of people who have a hard time connecting with others, just like plankton.
"Mr. Plankton" will be released on Netflix, but drama officials have yet to confirm the show's target premiere date.
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Written by Geca Wills
