Gong Jeong-hwan's 'Paper Moon', low viewer ratings? It’s highly topical and meaningful.
Actor Jeong Gong-hwan talked about the disappointing viewership ratings of ‘Paper Moon’.

On the morning of the 15th, Jeong Gong-hwan conducted an interview commemorating the end of the Genie TV original drama 'Paper Moon' at a cafe in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Jeong Gong-hwan played the role of Kim Seo-hyung's husband, Choi Ki-hyeon, in the play. Fame and social success are her goals in life, and Yui-hwa is a character with a sense of entitlement.

The hot topic is 'Paper Moon', which has been at the top since its first broadcast. On the other hand, the viewership ratings were weak. Regarding this, Jeong Gong-hwan said, "Of course, I would have been happy and happy if the viewer ratings had been better," and added, "I think it is meaningful because it is a hot topic."

He continued, "Senior Kim Seo-hyung's energy and acting skills that led the play were amazing. In addition, I think he gained popularity because the staff supported the camera angles and colors well," and added, "In the case of Choi Ki-hyun, although he received a lot of criticism, the device elements were “Because it was a strong character, the response was as much as I had planned. In short, I received as much criticism as I had planned. The staff and Kim Seo-hyung’s contribution is greater than mine,” he explained.

'Paper Moon' is a suspense drama that tells the story of Yui-hwa (Kim Seo-hyung), who lived a suffocating daily life, but makes an irreversible choice when she embezzles money from VIP customers of a bank.

Ten Asia Reporter Kim Seo-yoon seogugu@tenasia.co.kr