Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min opened up about his early career struggles and the actor who replaced him after he was dropped from a role.

On the October 17th episode of SBS's 'Anytime,' actors Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo-bin, and Lee Seol appeared as guests.

During the show, Namkoong Min, who has won three major awards, shared his experiences from his decade-long struggle as an unknown actor. He recalled, "I went to countless auditions," and added, "I applied to three public auditions and got rejected from all. I was supposed to hear back within ten days, but I never did."

The actors related to Namkoong Min's audition stories. Yoo Yeon-seok commented, "You get a 95% feeling that you didn't make it after an audition," which brought laughter. Lee Seol added, "Most auditions end in rejection," to which Yoo Yeon-seok agreed, offering comfort.
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Jeon Yeo-bin shared, "Even after applying for auditions, I wouldn't hear back. I started with independent films and gradually began receiving calls."

Namkoong Min revealed, "I was cut after the script reading for a project. We bonded over meals after the reading, but I was let go." He continued, "I saw the person who replaced me on TV and realized, 'Oh, they took my spot after appearing in commercials.'" Yoo Jae-suk empathized, saying, "Only those who have experienced it can understand the pain of being unknown."
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min Reflects on His Struggles During His Early Career on SBS's 'Anytime'
Namkoong Min confessed, "When I see actors who have survived in the industry at award shows, I think, 'You're still here too.'" Yoo Jae-suk expressed his affection for Namkoong Min, noting the camaraderie that forms among actors.

In addition to acting, Namkoong Min is also a director. He proudly shared, "I met my wife, Jin Ah-reum, while directing. She came to audition, and that's how we met."

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr
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