"I don't care about 'Ghost' competition"... MBC in crisis, will Kim Myung-soo and Choi Jin-hyeok's romance survive through 'Numbers'?

Can 'Numbers' save the MBC drama that has fallen into sluggish ratings? Leading actors Choi Jin-hyuk and Kim Myung-soo expressed their strong aspirations, saying that they did not care about competing works, including 'Ghost', which are facing at the same time.

On the 23rd, the press conference for the new Fri-Sat drama 'Numbers: Observers in the Building Forest' (hereafter referred to as 'Numbers') was held at MBC Golden Mouse Hall in Sangam-dong, Seoul. Actors Kim Myung-soo (L), Choi Jin-hyeok, Choi Min-soo, Yeon-woo, Kim Yu-ri and director Kim Chil-bong attended the event.

'Numbers' is a human office action drama in which a high school graduate accountant Jang Ho-woo (played by Kim Myung-soo) fights against the absurdity of a huge accounting firm and realizes justice in the most accountant-like but least accountant-like way.

Kim Myung-soo took on the role of Jang Ho-woo, the first high school graduate accountant at Taeil Accounting Firm. Kim Myung-soo, who chose 'Numbers' as his comeback work after being discharged from the Marine Corps, said, "After reading several scripts, I thought I was the first to properly handle an accountant. I chose this work because it had great merit."

He added, "When I first thought of becoming an accountant, I didn't know what I was doing, so I went to Yeouido to do research and Q&A. I saw it in person and studied while looking at the actual working space. I also studied accounting terminology in an easy-to-understand way."

He also said, “For half a year after being discharged, they said that no matter what I did, I felt like a soldier.

Kim Myung-soo met Infinite member Lee Seong-yeol in this work. Because he will play the role of Hyung-woo Shim, the director of the deal part of Taeil Accounting Firm. Kim Myung-soo said, “The same group members appeared together in the drama. It's a different area from when I was working as a singer,” he said. As much as we have met for a long time, we were considerate and worked well together.”

He continued, “There are separate preparations for Infinite’s activities in August. will come out later It could be a performance, it could be something else. Please expect a lot.”

Choi Jin-hyuk plays Han Seung-jo, an accountant who is the only son of Han Je-gyun (Choi Min-soo), vice president of Taeil Accounting Firm. He said, “I don’t seem to refer to references because I learned from Choi Min-soo, who is always next to me when acting. said.

He added, “The story we are talking about is the story of an accountant, but I think the intertwined parts of people are more important. I think that part is more important than accounting.”

Han Je-kyun, played by Choi Min-soo, is the deputy representative of Taeil Accounting Corporation and a symbol of noblesse oblige. About his role, he introduced, “I am a person who does my best in a position that plays a pivotal role in our country’s economy.

Choi Min-soo called Choi Jin-hyeok an 'attached junior' and said, "It's the same Mr. Choi," and laughed. Choi Jin-hyuk said, "I did 'Pride and Prejudice' with senior Choi Min-soo 10 years ago. He is the person who changed the value management of my acting. The sunbaenim I love", expressing affection.

Choi Min-soo said, "Meeting Choi Jin-hyeok again after 10 years is a rewarding experience in my acting life." I aspire to become an actor," he said.

Regarding the chemistry with Kim Myung-soo, he praised, "I did well while working together. I think the core members are really good."

Yeon-woo takes on the role of Jang Ho-woo's shooter, Jin Yeon-ah, an accountant who is both lovely and talented. He said, "After 'Golden Spoon', MBC greeted me as 'Numbers'. It feels good to be called MBC's daughter. I hope you will call me again."

He continued, "In this work, there are many similarities with me, so I acted comfortably. I acted with my usual way of speaking and feeling."

Kim Myung-soo said of Yeon-woo, "He plays the role of a mood maker. When Yeon-woo comes, the set becomes brighter. It was comfortable acting together." Regarding Kim Myung-soo, Yeon-woo expressed his gratitude, saying, "He relieved a lot of tension, so he acted comfortably. Even when acting, he is a good senior."

'Numbers' confronts 'Ghost' at the same time. 'Ghost' is written by Kim Eun-hee, and stars Kim Tae-ri and Oh Jeong-se. In addition, the current weekend dramas are lined with strong competitors such as 'This student is also struggling', 'King the Land', and 'Assisi Durian'.

In response, Choi Jin-hyeok said, "'Ghost' as well as many other dramas are pouring in, but in fact, isn't a drama guaranteed to be a box office success? It's something we can't judge. Yes, so I don't care about the box office performance or anything like that."

Kim Myung-soo also wished, "I'm just filming hard to become a well-made drama. I hope viewers will enjoy watching it."

'Numbers: Watchers of the Building Forest' will be broadcast for the first time at 9:50 pm on the 23rd.

Reporter Tae Yuna, Ten Asia youyou@tenasia.co.kr