Set to premiere on November 19, 'To the Moon' is MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama. In the series, Kim Young-dae takes on the role of 'Dr. Ham Ji-woo', a director of the Big Data TF team at Maron Confectionery, who is perfect in both credentials and appearance. Unlike other characters who chase money, Dr. Ham is unique as he is the only one pursuing a 'dream'.
A character teaser previously revealed that Dr. Ham's dream is to become a 'singer'. Known for showcasing new facets in each project, Kim Young-dae transforms into a character with a unique background—a former singer who has left the stage and is now a legendary figure in the workplace, achieving success in every project he undertakes.
Kim Young-dae decided to join 'To the Moon' primarily due to the distinctive charm of Dr. Ham. He stated, "The character of Dr. Ham, who is set as a failed indie singer, was very appealing. He appears free-spirited but seems trapped in some way, and the process of resolving that was intriguing."
He further described Dr. Ham as "a character with a clear and creative world of his own, yet feels a sense of dissonance as he compromises with reality." Kim added, "That rebelliousness might seem eccentric. I also try to find a balance between imagination and reality, but I think I make more realistic choices faster than Dr. Ham."
Kim Young-dae's efforts to bring the character to life were exceptional. He explained, "Since Dr. Ham carries a dream he had to give up, I wanted his actions to naturally reflect a certain rebelliousness. I worked hard on recording, practiced singing a lot, and even played the drums again after a long time."
Finally, Kim Young-dae expressed his hopes for the drama, saying, "I hope 'To the Moon' remains a healing drama for viewers. I wish it to be a work that warms the heart and brings a smile at the end of a tiring day. I also want to be remembered as an actor who adds a small pause to someone's day through this drama."
Meanwhile, 'To the Moon' is a hyper-realistic survival story about three women who can't survive on their salaries alone and dive into cryptocurrency investment. The first episode is scheduled to air on November 19 at 9:50 PM.