Kim Mu-yeol on Learning from Kim Hye-soo: The Legacy of Positive Feedback

Actor Kim Mu-yeol mentioned the influence he received from senior actress Kim Hye-soo and his change in attitude on set, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and emotional support among fellow actors. This is interpreted as an example showing how a 'culture of positive feedback' is formed and passed down within the Korean acting ecosystem, moving beyond a simple heartwarming story.

On the tvN variety program 'You Quiz on the Block' broadcast on the 1st, actor Kim Mu-yeol, who delivered a passionate performance as supervisor Na Hwa-jin in the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson', appeared to share various stories about his work and relationships with fellow actors.

Following the global success of 'Teach You a Lesson', Kim Mu-yeol, who is gaining international attention with consecutive projects confirmed, expressed his honest feelings regarding his career expansion as an actor and his change in attitude on set.

In particular, he mentioned his connection with actress Kim Hye-soo, with whom he first worked through the Netflix series 'Juvenile Justice', emphasizing the emotional impact he received outside of acting.

Kim Mu-yeol said, "What moved me and what I liked about (Kim Hye-soo) was that she never holds back on praise and encouragement for her fellow actors." He explained that while he initially felt somewhat awkward because he was not used to such direct encouragement, it eventually acted as a positive energy over time.

He went on to describe the specific psychological changes on set, saying, "At first, it was difficult and I didn't know how to react, but as time passed, receiving praise made me act with excitement." This highlights that acting performance is a collaborative process reinforced by mutual feedback and emotional interaction, rather than just an individual's technical domain.

Kim Mu-yeol revealed that he is now practicing the same method of communication with junior actors. In particular, he confessed that his attitude stems from the influence of Kim Hye-soo, as he shared his experience of sending warm messages directly to junior actors he worked with after 'Teach You a Lesson'.

He added, "While not holding back on praise and encouragement for many junior and fellow actors, I also felt a sense of being comforted myself," suggesting that the acting set can function as a space for emotional mutual care beyond being a competitive environment.

Previously, Kim Mu-yeol has been experiencing the expansion of a global fandom by gaining international interest through his works. At the same time, he has strengthened his status as an actor by receiving various forms of positive feedback, such as a 'shout-out' from former professional wrestler turned actor John Cena and public support from Kim Hye-soo.

This trend can be read as an example showing that the relationship structure between actors within the Korean content industry is gradually expanding from 'performance-oriented competition' to a 'mutual encouragement-based collaborative structure.'

Meanwhile, tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' is a program that highlights the lives and experiences of people from various fields alongside MC Yoo Jae-suk, and it airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.

Kim Mu-yeol's recent remarks served as an opportunity to remind us that the profession of acting is completed not only through individual skill but also through verbal and emotional exchange among colleagues.