Behind-the-Scenes of 'Beloved Bandit': Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min Share Insights

Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min, captivating viewers with their fantastic chemistry in the drama, have shared behind-the-scenes stories, heightening anticipation for the series.

On actress Kim Jung-nan's YouTube channel, 'Kim Jung-nan', a video titled 'Starting with a Kiss... Behind-the-Scenes with Nam Ji-hyun & Moon Sang-min of 'Beloved Bandit'' was uploaded.

In the video, Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min, stars of KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'Beloved Bandit', joined senior actress Kim Jung-nan for a warm meal and candid conversation.

Regarding the much-talked-about kiss scene in the first episode, Nam Ji-hyun revealed, "We had to film it early in mid-April to match the cherry blossom season, even though we started in early March."

Kim Jung-nan joked about filming when the background is beautiful, but then humorously admitted her expression was a bit old-fashioned, bringing laughter to the set. Nam Ji-hyun hinted that Moon Sang-min's character, Yeol, would showcase bold, straightforward charm as a 'flirting master', sparking curiosity.

They also openly discussed the challenges of acting out the drama's core concept of soul-switching. Moon Sang-min, taking on his first lead role on a major network, admitted, "Keeping up with Nam Ji-hyun's exceptional dialogue skills was the hardest part," confessing that he constantly communicated and observed to capture his co-star's subtle acting points.

Nam Ji-hyun also shared her experience of having to revisit the script multiple times due to confusing situations, emphasizing that they engaged in deep reading sessions with the director and writer to perfectly embody each other's characters. The duo highlighted their efforts to maintain character consistency by sharing each other's edited scenes.

The heartwarming reunion of Kim Jung-nan and Nam Ji-hyun, who previously worked together in a weekend drama a decade ago, added to the warmth. Kim Jung-nan expressed her unique feelings about seeing Nam Ji-hyun, who was once like a child, mature into a seasoned actress. Nam Ji-hyun recalled being touched by Kim Jung-nan's warm welcome during the reading session.

Kim Jung-nan praised the solid script by the debut writer and the excellent message of the drama, expressing confidence that the positive word-of-mouth will lead to a ratings surge.

Moon Sang-min, who often feels nervous, confessed his jitters during recent promotional events and talk show appearances.

Nam Ji-hyun also revealed her nerves about filming with a child, due to lack of experience, but Kim Jung-nan applauded Nam Ji-hyun's humility as a veteran actress and encouraged her juniors.

'Beloved Bandit', offering heart-fluttering moments with its blend of romance and fantasy, is set to deliver more unpredictable developments and touching narratives as it enters its second half.

By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr