Actor Park Sung-woong Opens Up About Villain Role Aftermath on 'Problematic Men'

Actor Park Sung-woong, husband of Shin Eun-jung, revealed the aftermath of playing villain roles.

On the October 26th episode of KBS2's variety show 'Problematic Men Season 2' (Episode 307), the two main stars of the drama 'Simu-myeon Yeonliri', Park Sung-woong and Lee Soo-kyung, made an appearance.

Park Sung-woong and Lee Soo-kyung captivated the audience with their contrasting vibes. Park Sung-woong exuded a heavy 'noir' aura as he entered the rooftop room, while Lee Soo-kyung showcased her 'rom-com goddess' charm with a bright smile. The interaction between Kim Jong-kook and Park Sung-woong prompted Joo Woo-jae to comment, "It feels like a conversation between mob bosses," eliciting laughter from the start.

Lee Soo-kyung expressed her admiration for Hong Jin-kyung, calling her a 'favorite'. She praised Hong Jin-kyung for her unique and genius-like qualities, her dancing skills, and her captivating charm. Park Sung-woong humorously added, "It's just that similar types understand each other," causing laughter. Lee Soo-kyung's playful dance with her 'favorite' Hong Jin-kyung brought more laughter, with Park Sung-woong noting, "You can tell Soo-kyung is coming from 50 meters away because she's always so lively."

Lee Soo-kyung admitted to avoiding variety shows for a while, saying, "I was always scolded for being too transparent on shows, which affected my image and led to fewer CF offers and roles." Despite this, she couldn't help but burst into happy laughter, while Hong Jin-kyung humorously complained about feeling drained. Lee Soo-kyung shared a story about actor Park Geun-hyung questioning her constant laughter, to which Park Sung-woong reassured Hong Jin-kyung, "I'm beyond exhausted, but it's okay," adding to the humor.

During the quiz segment, questions like "How did Marlon Brando pass the audition for 'The Godfather'?", "What new trend emerged in Daechi-dong due to intense educational fervor?", and "What was on the French elementary school lunch menu until 1956?" piqued interest. Among the stories shared, 'villain master' Park Sung-woong's confession about the aftermath of playing villain roles drew attention.

Park Sung-woong revealed, "I voluntarily went to a mental hospital. I felt like I might harm someone, so I removed all the knives from my house. While driving on the highway at 100km with my son, I had the urge to swerve the wheel. I even asked my son to keep talking to me because I felt strange." He added, "Now, I overcome it by exercising a lot," surprising everyone.

Lee Soo-kyung, known for her nickname 'Lee Sul-kyung', showcased her love for alcohol, leaving everyone in awe. She shared, "My last relationship was 2-3 years ago. I've been busy drinking. I considered freezing my eggs and adoption, but it's not legally possible. Many of my friends are still single, so we plan to build a retirement community together." She boasted, "I can drink about a bottle of wine. I even have a custom table for displaying alcohol and a million-dollar wine that I plan to open on my 60th birthday." Hong Jin-kyung joked, "Didn't you say you're my fan? Invite me to your 60th birthday party so I can taste the wine," adding to the laughter.

Lee Soo-kyung also revealed her experience running a pub, saying, "I neglected the store due to filming, so it failed. I also ran a brunch cafe, but it failed too," causing laughter. Song Eun-yi and Kim Sook asked, "Why are you laughing about failing?" to which Lee Soo-kyung replied, "I'm crying," turning her sadness into laughter and showcasing her cheerful personality. Hong Jin-kyung teased, "Soo-kyung and I are definitely different, but I'll come for the million-dollar wine on your 60th birthday," to which Lee Soo-kyung responded with a bright smile, "I'm just happy Jin-kyung unnie wants to invite me," ending the segment on a cheerful note.

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