Ki-dung Kang "My father, who drives a taxi, brags a lot about me to his customers."

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"I worked on two dramas and one play, three works in one year. I lived a very busy life. My role in the play was to play the drums, so I spent time practicing the drums on days when I wasn't filming the drama. Right after that, I'm currently working on 'Police Station Next to the Fire Station.' I'm filming season 2. I'm also scheduled to film on Lunar New Year's Day. I'm a person who really likes working clothes and personal clothes."

Actor Kang Ki-dung, who has become a hot topic by appearing in as many as three works in a year, is celebrating the Lunar New Year more exciting than ever. He said that he would be filming a drama even during the holidays, and rather than looking tired, his face was filled with anticipation. Ki-dung Kang, who met Ten Asia dressed neatly in a suit, told a deep story about 'a grateful 2022, an exciting 2023'.

Kang Ki-dung (played by Jin Hyeong-jun) plays the unique comical character in the popular drama JTBC's 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family'. Not only did he dress up as an idol in those pleasant times, but he was also someone who sometimes gave warm advice to his younger brother Jin Do-jun (played by Song Joong-ki). He is a character who literally reveals the trend of the times and does a good job of bringing warmth to the play.

Regarding HOT makeup for Seo Taiji and children in 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family,' Kang Ki-dung said, "I was so embarrassed during the first filming. It was a scene where I was eating with my family, and I was the only one wearing red clothes. Everyone looked classy, like members of a chaebol family. “I was worried that I would fall alone. Luckily, the director calmed me down gently,” he said.

He said, "My friends from my hometown saw my character in 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family' and contacted me saying, 'This is exactly what you did at karaoke in elementary and middle school.' Because I lived on Jeju Island, I couldn't follow singers, but I really liked them. I even memorized the lyrics. “He expressed his fanaticism.

Regarding Song Joong-ki, the senior who played the role of the younger brother, "We didn't meet often, but he took good care of us every time we went. Among the acquaintances we had, there were some close acquaintances. He was older than me and he was the older brother, so I was worried because I took on the role of the older brother. But I repeatedly told him that it was okay to do it comfortably. “I was able to act,” he said.

Among the lines spoken in the play, there was one that became a hot topic. “Let’s not live in hell just because of money.” This is a line that Ki-dung Kang himself was impressed by. He actually mentioned it one more time in his final thoughts. Ki-dung Kang expressed his thoughts, "I think those words were very sincere to Hyung-jun. The reason I came from a chaebol family and the reason I chose music was because I didn't want to live a life of fighting over money. I think it's a line that shows Hyung-jun's warmth." .

He rose to prominence as the ‘youngest son of a chaebol family’ and hit two consecutive home runs at the box office with SBS’ ‘Police Station Next to the Fire Station’. He said, "Originally, I usually played the role of a friend or helper to the main character. However, there was a lot of filming after Kim Rae-won, the main lead. It was a time when Rae-won was able to learn a lot from him."

He added, "I originally knew many of the actors in 'Police Station Next to the Fire Station'. There were many people I already knew from the movie or theater industry, so it was a comfortable filming location. I think each of us was able to show better acting in a comfortable filming atmosphere."

Was it because of the comical wit and dynamic action acting? Kang Ki-dong also won the Supporting Actor Award at the ‘2022 SBS Drama Awards’. He said, "My father drives a taxi, and he brags about me to young customers. Not long ago, there was an article in the Jeju Domin Ilbo about winning the Best Supporting Actor award. It was posted by the Aewol-eup neighborhood association that my father belongs to. A friend from my hometown took a picture and sent it to me. “He said and smiled shyly.

Born in 1987, the year of the rabbit, he added, "I have received a lot of good energy this year and would like to share it with my fans. I would like to greet you not only in dramas but also in entertainment shows."

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr