Kim Myung Soo And Kwon Nara Share Reasons For Taking Roles In Upcoming Historical Drama

Dec 14, 2020

Kim Myung Soo and Kwon Nara shared the reasons why they chose to take on roles in “Secret Royal Inspector” (literal title).

KBS’s upcoming comic mystery drama “Secret Royal Inspector” tells the story of a secret royal inspector who goes undercover in the provinces to bring justice, uncover corruption, and solve the people’s problems.

Kim Myung Soo plays Sung Yi Kyum, a public official at the Hongmungwan (Office of Special Advisors) who becomes appointed to the position of secret royal inspector. Kwon Nara co-stars as Hong Da In, a damo (a woman who works for a Joseon government office) who goes undercover as a gisaeng (a courtesean trained in music and the arts).

Kim Myung Soo described his character as someone who seems sly and light-hearted on the outside but actually harbors secrets unbeknownst to others. On the reason why he decided to take the role of Sung Yi Kyum, Kim Myung Soo said, “I was drawn in by his various talents.”

Kim Myung Soo then shared his thoughts on the strengths of the drama. “I think the strong points of our drama are the story that flourishes with each episode and the comedic elements and stories between the characters,” he shared. “I think this will remain in my memory as a very meaningful production. I want to treasure the emotions I felt and the memories I made while working on this drama for a long time.”

Kim Myung Soo also revealed what he considers to be the key points of the drama, saying, “I think the enjoyment of watching each and every character is the key point of the drama, so I hope viewers will focus on each individual character. I’ll be very thankful if everyone could send lots of love to Sung Yi Kyum, the secret royal inspector that you just can’t help but like.”

Kwon Nara introduced her character Hong Da In by describing their similarities. She said, “Hong Da In is someone who is really cheerful and playful but she immediately becomes serious when the situation calls for it, which is similar to me.”

She continued, “Hong Da In is a very talented individual who also charms people with her blunt and refreshing honesty. She can see people’s true intentions, and she also has a pure and childlike side when she jokes around with the other members of the royal inspection team. I think it’s cool how she doesn’t hesitate and keeps pressing onward to meet her goals.”

Kwon Nara named the subject matter of the secret royal inspector as well as the power behind the story’s theme of justice as reasons why she was drawn to the drama. She added, “While reading the script, I started to anticipate the next episode and what kind of situations Hong Da In and the royal inspection team would get themselves into, as well as how they would bring comfort to others.”