The movie 'The Man Who Lives with the King', featuring Kim Min, surpassed 10 million viewers on the 6th. In the film, Kim Min plays the role of Eom Tae-san, the son of village chief Eom Heung-do (played by Yoo Hae-jin), leaving a strong impression on the audience.
Set in 1457 Cheongnyeongpo, 'The Man Who Lives with the King' tells the story of a village chief who volunteers for exile to revive his village and a young dethroned king in exile. Kim Min's character, Eom Tae-san, is portrayed as an intelligent figure who mastered classical texts at a young age. Despite poverty forcing him to give up on civil service exams, he dedicates himself to archery, showing maturity beyond his years. He also boldly confronts the dethroned king Lee Hong-wi (played by Park Ji-hoon) when he ignores the villagers' sincerity.
In his first historical drama, Kim Min worked diligently to enhance his character's immersion by repeatedly reading the script to find the right tone for his lines. He also paid great attention to visual details, such as lowering his naturally fair skin tone and adding scar makeup to embody the character of that era.
'The Man Who Lives with the King' marks Kim Min's third collaboration with director Jang Hang-jun, following 'Rebound' and 'The Killers'. Through their previous work, Kim Min has built a strong trust, showcasing deeper acting skills and stable character portrayal, solidifying his presence on screen.
Through his agency, Kim Min expressed his gratitude, saying, "I sincerely thank everyone who sent immense love to 'The Man Who Lives with the King'. I am surprised by the unexpected number of viewers every day and am living happy days because of it. I was happy throughout the filming and earnestly hoped for good results, and I am truly grateful for making that wish come true. I hope the hearts of the audience and our team reach King Danjong and provide some comfort. Once again, thank you to the audience."
Meanwhile, Kim Min will meet viewers as Choi Han-gyeol, the youngest member responsible for the atmosphere in a robot research lab, in the upcoming ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Love Doctor'.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr