Kim Min-jae, military warrant came out "Support for military band, end of official schedule... I hope 'Kim Sabu' season 4 comes out"

“I will definitely go to the military within this year, but the date has not been confirmed. I have received a warrant and am in a situation where I have to decide which unit I will apply for. .Today is the last official schedule."

Actor Kim Min-jae said that the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 3' was his last work before enlistment.

At the production presentation of 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' held in April, Han Seok-gyu made a surprise announcement of Min-jae Kim's enlistment, saying, "Min-jae is enlisting in the army in July. collected

Kim Min-jae, whom we met at a cafe in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 19th, said, “While filming season 3, I told Han Seok-gyu that I would definitely go within this year, but I didn’t know he would say it at the press conference. But it was rather good. I was worried about what to say, but the senior seemed to have said it pleasantly. After the production presentation, the senior smiled at me and apologized."

'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3', which ended on the 17th, depicts the story of a 'real doctor' taking place in a poor local Doldam Hospital. In the play, Kim Min-jae took on the role of Park Eun-tak, who overcame a painful past and became a nurse, and worked together from season 1 to season 3.

Kim Min-jae said, "I have a more heartfelt heart, quite different from other seasons. It felt like the end of a long journey, and I did my best as much as that. Perhaps because I was so happy and had fun filming, I was very confused," he said, expressing his feelings at the end of season 3. .

Kim Min-jae also drew attention for his loyalty in rejecting numerous offers for the lead role and re-selecting the role of Park Eun-tak, a supporting character. When asked if there were any concerns about returning from the lead role to the supporting role, Kim Min-jae said, "There were many. If you choose one, you have to give up one, so there were people around you. He said, “But I chose it because it was a project I wanted to rush to, and I think it was a good choice.”

Regarding the reason why he chose 'Department Kim 3' even after giving up the lead role, Min-jae Kim said, "I felt like I couldn't be here without me. I think there was a sense of belonging. The messages and writings from 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim' were so moving , I thought it was a necessary work in this era, and I thought it would be nice if I could have a little influence on it."

Comparing Season 1 with Park Eun-tak in Season 3, Kim Min-jae said, "Eun-tak has aged and has a trauma center, so there is a difference in weight. I tried to show my improved skills, and I tried to express the feeling of returning as a solid pillar." said.

He also changed his outward appearance. Kim Min-jae said that he wanted to express the strong figure of the character. increased," he said.

When asked about the romance chemistry with So Joo-yeon, Kim Min-jae said, "Joo-yeon and her sister work very well. Both as a human being and as a partner." But I filmed the kiss scene in season 3. It felt strange. It was funny and fun because it was the first kiss scene in 32 episodes.”

In the middle of Season 3, Park Eun-tak faced the crisis of separation from Yoon Ah-reum (So Joo-yeon). Some viewers expressed frustration at the situation where they were standing in a daze without even giving a bouquet of flowers to Areum Yoon, who was saying goodbye. In response, Kim Min-jae said, "Park Eun-tak's mind I interpreted was 'speechless.' So it seems to have flowed in a daze,” he explained.

Kim Min-jae reunited with Yoo Yeon-seok, whom he had been with in season 1, in season 3. He recalled, "It was so good. When I shot the scene where we met again and shook hands, I felt like going back to Park Eun-tak in Season 1. Even when I saw it in the script, I was moved and I loved it. My brother became so cool that I felt like I went back to the past."

He also expressed his anticipation for season 4. Kim Min-jae said, "Since the season 3 finale, many staff and actors have been shouting for season 4. As a fan of 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim', I really want season 4 to come out. Even if I don't appear," he said, "even in season 1, season 2. I didn't know I was going to do '', and I didn't know I was going to do season 3 even during season 2. I think I'll wait for about 3 years this time. I'm very happy with this work as an actor, but I also love the message and emotion as a fan watching it."

"'Kim Sabu' is a work that I have been with from the beginning of acting to the end of my 20s. It is a work that I will never forget in my acting life, and I think it will be a very big part."

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