Kim Min reveals week-long struggle over ad-lib with Choi Min-sik

During an appearance on the MBC program 'Radio Star' on the 28th, actor Kim Min shared how he spent a week deliberating whether to perform a profanity ad-lib while filming the Disney+ series 'Big Bet' alongside Choi Min-sik.

Actor Kim Min, who drew attention through his appearance on the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone', is expanding his presence to terrestrial talk shows just one month later. He is set to reveal behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of the Disney+ series 'Big Bet', where he worked alongside Choi Min-sik.

Kim Min, who captured viewers' attention with his unique daily life and personality on 'I Live Alone' on the 2nd, appeared on the MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star' which aired on the 28th. Joining Lee Kye-in, Yoon Taek, and Yuk Jung-wan for the "I Will Become a Wild Man" special, he shared behind-the-scenes stories from acting sets that are rarely heard. As public interest in him has grown following his variety show appearances, he revealed another side of himself by discussing his acting experiences and philosophy.

The work Kim Min focused on was the Disney+ series 'Big Bet', in which he starred with Choi Min-sik. Having studied acting by watching Choi Min-sik's works, he expressed deep respect while recalling the moment he faced the veteran senior actor on the actual filming set. For a junior actor, acting alongside a performer they have only seen on screen is a special experience. Kim Min confessed that he went through various deliberations ahead of filming.

His biggest concern was an ad-lib not found in the script. Kim Min revealed that he wanted to include a rough profanity gesture in a specific scene, but he could not easily act on it because his co-star was none other than Choi Min-sik. While he wanted to attempt new expressions to bring vitality to the scene, he was concerned about appearing rude to the senior actor. He stated that he contemplated whether to perform the ad-lib for about a week.

Ultimately, Kim Min took courage and performed the ad-lib on set. However, the response from Choi Min-sik was unexpected. Kim Min vividly reenacted the situation, conveying the tension and the unexpected moment shared between the two actors. While attempting unscripted expressions carries a risk for an actor, the atmosphere of a scene can change depending on the co-star's reaction. Kim Min's anecdote is drawing interest as an example of how ad-libs come to life on a real filming set.

The connection with Choi Min-sik did not end with the filming episodes. Kim Min also revealed a behind-the-scenes story of receiving direct acting lessons from Choi Min-sik. He recalled that he frequently asked the veteran actor questions about acting he was curious about, and he valued those teachings so much that he would write them down directly. He explained that it was a time to learn as an actor beyond just working on a production together.

For an actor, a filming set is not merely a space to reproduce lines written in a script. One must read the breathing of the co-star, make instantaneous judgments according to the flow of the scene, and sometimes attempt new expressions. Kim Min's story of contemplating an ad-lib for a week shows both the pressure felt while working with a senior actor and the desire to make the scene more vivid. His mention of repeatedly asking Choi Min-sik acting questions and recording the lessons also offers a glimpse into his serious attitude toward acting.

Having shown his everyday charm through 'I Live Alone', Kim Min expanded his connection with the public by sharing his acting experiences on 'Radio Star'. While his unfamiliar daily life and honest wit drew interest on variety shows, he now shares stories from both inside and outside the production through the 'Big Bet' filming anecdotes. Viewers are interested to see how the deliberations during his first collaboration with Choi Min-sik, the unexpected ad-lib, and the lessons learned from direct acting instruction will be revealed.

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