Lim Seong-gyun "I want to be like Kim Woo-bin, I think he has enough charm"

“I want to become an actor who can show various charms like senior Kim Woo-bin. A colorful actor who is cool but also has a mischievous side. I think I have that kind of charm. When the news came that actor Lim Seong-gyun had been cast in the work. “I hope people are excited and curious about what it will be like.”

On the morning of the 4th, an interview was held with Lim Seong-gyun at the Ten Asia headquarters to commemorate the end of Genie TV's original ENA 'Namnam'. He was tall and boasted a handsome visual, and although he was nervous as it was his first interview, he showed the spirit of a rookie.

'Nam Nam' depicts the life of a childish mother, Kim Eun-mi (played by Jeon Hye-jin) and her cool daughter, Kim Jin-hee (played by Choi Soo-young), living in the same house, and their romance and romance. The first episode started with a viewership rating of around 1%, and the final episode recorded a viewership rating of around 5%, gradually gaining popularity through word of mouth.

Lim Seong-gyun played the role of Kim Jin-su, Choi Soo-young's first love and close friend, and gave a passionate performance. He received favorable reviews for his family-like chemistry with Choi Soo-young. He left a strong impression with his sly yet simple acting.

Lim Seong-gyun, who debuted through the web drama 'Welcome to Amazon' in 2019, introduced 'Namnam' as his first work. He said, “I can say that this is my first work because it has more weight compared to the works I have done so far.” He added, “I gained a lot from doing ‘Namnam,’ and I also grew as I worked with my seniors. It was a successful work, so people around me recognized it. “Thank you,” he said.

After reading the script for ‘Namnam’, he said he was confident that he could play the character Jinsu well. Lim Seong-gyun said, "If you look at the script, you can see the character's personality. The way he speaks and the way he speaks is similar to what I use in my daily life. As soon as I saw Jin-su, I thought I had to do it. When the director explained what kind of character Jin-su was, I said, 'I am, absolutely.' “I confidently appealed,” he said, showing strong confidence.

He expressed his gratitude to Choi Soo-young, who he worked with the most in the work. Lim Seong-gyun said, "At first, I was nervous when I heard the news of senior Choi Soo-young's casting. First of all, the name Girls' Generation has an aura. After the first test shoot, we had a company dinner and I felt a little more comfortable at that time. The age difference between me and my real sister was similar, so I felt like my real sister." said.

He added, "Even on set, as I was a rookie, it was not easy for me to come up with ideas for direction. I talked a lot with senior Sooyoung. He gave me advice on the acting aspect, which was helpful."

Lim Seong-gyun, who appears as Choi Soo-young's childhood friend, was asked if he actually had a female friend and immediately answered, "I don't have one." He revealed his sweet side, saying, "Not at all. I don't have a girlfriend right now, but when I do have a girlfriend, I don't tend to keep in touch with my friends of the opposite sex, so the relationship has become distant. I seem to only focus on my girlfriend."

In the last episode, it was revealed that Jinsu's lover was a man, surprising viewers. In response, Lim Seong-gyun said, "I knew from the beginning," and "the director asked me if I was okay with it because there would be a twist at the end. I had already played a gay role in 'Boarding House Oh! Bunge' before filming 'Nam Nam,' so I didn't feel any resistance. “There wasn’t. I acted while looking at her, thinking she was my girlfriend,” he said.

More than anyone else, the family cheered for ‘Namnam’ Lim Seong-gyun. Lim Seong-gyun said, "My family members watched and memorized the lines more diligently than I did. They also gave me feedback on what parts they liked and what parts were disappointing. My father, in particular, was not very interested at first, but he really liked this 'Nam Nam'. KakaoTalk He said, “I promoted him on my profile and status messages, and told people to watch me appear in table tennis club group chat rooms. I want to become more famous, grow up to be a good actor, and become a son that my father can be proud of.”

Lastly, Lim Seong-gyun hoped to become “an actor who wants to be loved.” “I think I have to have that qualification. I will try new characters and show a good side of me. I want to become an actor who has laid a good foundation. I hope I can grow step by step and have a long run. Fighting!”

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