Actress Lee Sung-kyung revealed the reason why she joined 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' without hesitation.
On the 19th, SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' released an interview with Lee Sung-kyung. 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' depicts the struggles of the eccentric genius doctor Kim Sa-bu (played by Han Seok-gyu), the young doctors who met him and grew up, and the medical staff at Doldam Hospital to keep their beliefs.
Previously, Season 1 (2016) and Season 2 (2020) recorded the highest viewership rating of 27%. Lee Sung-kyung, who joined Season 3 following Season 2, returns as Cha Eun-jae, a CS (thoracic surgery) specialist.
In the play, Cha Eun-jae is a character who meets Master Kim, overcomes her anxiety about surgery, and has a real dream and romance as a doctor. Lee Sung-kyung received favorable reviews for her sympathetic portrayal of the growth of Cha Eun-jae, a drifting youth.
Lee Sung-kyung, who returned to the filming set of 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3', said, "I felt like I was back at my parents' house." Recalling the first day of filming, he said, "It felt like I went back in a time machine to the day after I filmed Season 2 three years ago. It was strange and amazing because I felt like I was still in that same place three years ago."
Lee Sung-kyung said, "I was truly happy throughout the filming of Season 2. The people I was with, the moments I acted, and everything at Doldam were precious. I was sad about each day, so I was hoping for and imagining Season 3 even before Season 2 ended." .
He added, "When I heard the news about Season 3, I was happy even though I didn't realize it. Of course, since I am a member of the Doldam family, I didn't even have to make a special decision to appear, I thought it was a natural thing to do."
Lee Sung-kyung said, "In fact, it is realistically difficult and difficult to get all these actors together on a schedule. No matter how big the actors' hearts are, it is not easy to make it happen due to the circumstances. However, the reason we were able to get together again is because I sincerely love and miss Doldam. “It’s because I had the will to do it,” he emphasized.
What is the teamwork like in ‘Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3’? Lee Sung-kyung said, "Now it's more than just a team, it's really like a family. If you're with them, no matter how difficult the filming is, it becomes more enjoyable. Seok-gyu Han is like a teacher in real life. He always sets an example for me, and he's someone I want to emulate and learn from. He's always generous and kind. He expressed his affection by saying, "He often asks how each person is doing. It's not just a greeting to throw away, but it feels sincere. In fact, we all call him Master more often than Senior."
Regarding the reason why Season 3 was born, he said, "It was possible because many viewers loved it. There is a passionate romance unique to this work. I think the power of the story that everyone can sympathize with regardless of age or gender is also great." explained.
What changes did Cha Eun-jae, who chose Doldam Hospital over Geoje Hospital at the end of Season 2, experience over the past three years? Lee Sung-kyung said, "As season 3 came, I wanted to show Eun-jae's more mature tone and professional side. Director Yoo In-sik helped me not to forget Eun-jae's lovely and cute side. Although Eun-jae is still simple and clumsy, she is talented. In addition, I hope that people will look forward to seeing Eun-jae grow into a true doctor with a mature mind, and Eun-jae still growing as a person.”
Lee Sung-kyung said, "When filming, it's amazing that not only me, but everyone is really good at acting in surgery and treatment scenes. They really look like doctors and nurses. (Laughs). I really owe great strength to the support that viewers gave me last season. “I got it, and I hope you support and love me a lot this time too.”
Meanwhile, 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' will premiere on the 28th.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr