Actor Hwang Jung-min made headlines by treating his fellow crew members to beef worth 10 million won (approximately $7,500).
On the premiere of KBS 2TV's variety show 'Delivery' on the 15th, actors Hwang Jung-min, Jung Sung-hwa, and Jung Sang-hoon appeared as the first guests.
During the show, Hwang Jung-min addressed rumors about buying beef worth 10 million won following the success of the movie 'Ode to My Father.' He clarified, "The film attracted 10 million viewers. I think it was the 'Ode to My Father' team that bought it, not me," and shared that he treated the crew of the movie 'The Himalayas' to a meal.
Broadcaster Lee Young-ja marveled at the family-oriented nature of the cast. The conversation shifted to parental involvement. Lee Young-ja asked Jung Sang-hoon about attending parent meetings. Jung Sang-hoon replied, "I try to attend whenever possible. Chatting with other parents is fun." Hwang Jung-min also shared his experiences, recalling his daughter's elementary school sports day. He humorously noted, "The fathers of first graders are almost 10 to 20 years younger than me. I feel like the principal. I might even be older than the principal."
Hwang Jung-min also revealed that during his early career, he relied on his wife's allowance. When asked about the secret to happiness, he said, "You have to give in 100%. What's the point of winning?" Kim Sook responded, "You listen to your wife well." Jung Sang-hoon shared an anecdote about seeing Hwang Jung-min running an errand for his wife. "That stoic man," he emphasized. Jung Sang-hoon also joked about his own household chores, saying, "I do the dishes while shouting."
The actors also discussed their criteria for choosing roles. Lee Young-ja recalled a past statement about avoiding negative roles for the sake of their children. Hwang Jung-min explained, "For example, I haven't filmed any explicit scenes since my child was born." Jung Sung-hwa shared insights from the set, saying, "We have child actors in our musical, and they adore him. As soon as they arrive, they run to him."
Hwang Jung-min recounted an experience of having his son join a crew dinner. After a performance, his son accompanied the production team to a dinner, completing his homework in the dressing room. When asked at school about his favorite thing, his son wrote 'dinner' and even included the restaurant's name in parentheses. The teacher called to verify, and Hwang Jung-min laughed, saying his son still wants to join whenever he hears about a dinner.
The discussion also touched on children's aspirations in acting. Kim Sook asked what they would do if their child wanted to act despite lacking talent. Jung Sung-hwa replied, "You have to let them hit a wall. They need to face the audience and decide whether to continue or quit." Hwang Jung-min was amused by Jung Sung-hwa's candid advice, jokingly adding, "Don't go around telling my stories."
By Min-kyung Lee, TenAsia Reporter 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr