[Ask an Actor] Namgoong Min
by stroopwafel
Who’s the next actor on Dramabeans’ interview list? Namgoong Min is currently starring in the KBS drama Doctor Prisoner as Na Yi-je and he will be sitting down with us for our Ask an Actor video series. Namgoong Min’s career has spanned many genres and his recent hits include Handsome Guy and Jung-eum and Falsify.
If you have any questions for Namgoong Min, leave them in the comments! We’ll select some of the most interesting questions and include them in our interview.
Deadline: We will cut off accepting questions on April 11.
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51 kangsobong
April 6, 2019 at 12:44 AM
You're such a good actor. Do you plan on directing one of your dramas one day?
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Jrr 🌈
April 6, 2019 at 12:54 AM
He actually had his directorial debut in 2015 with a short film, he even wrote the script himself! DB wrote an article on it.
http://www.dramabeans.com/2015/06/namgoong-min-makes-directorial-debut-with-short-film/
Haven't got the chance to watch it though~
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kangsbong
April 6, 2019 at 6:09 AM
Short film is one thing but a whole drama wherein he's the star and director would be such a huge undertaking.
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Jrr 🌈
April 6, 2019 at 9:19 AM
woah an entire drama?! that's gonna be really huge! has any actor/actress directed a whole drama before?
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PakalanaPikake
April 6, 2019 at 1:08 PM
@llljr Jrr,
Thanks for mentioning Namgoong Min's haiku of a mystery thriller. It's really good. Great cast. Great music, too. LIGHT MY FIRE has a lean, mean plot and pacing that makes the most of its 18-minute running time, and left me wanting more. ;-)
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applecrumble
April 6, 2019 at 4:20 PM
I read that he met his girlfriend, Jin Ah Reum, in that film. Not sure if they are still together though.
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52 aini
April 6, 2019 at 1:11 AM
You are really impressive playing villain role. Will you play a character with Multiple Personality Disorder?
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53 ann
April 6, 2019 at 1:32 AM
what do you eat to become so good in acting and look good on a daily basis? ;D
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54 waterdrop
April 6, 2019 at 3:00 AM
Which of your characters has had the most impact on you personally? What do you take out of your performances once they end? And what would you say has been your biggest achievement?
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waterdrop
April 9, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Also, how do you hold on to your own morals when playing morally ambiguous characters without disconnecting from them? Do you do anything to help separate your own values from those of the characters you play?
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55 Diana
April 6, 2019 at 6:42 AM
여보세요! Namgoong Min, what inspired or motivated you to become such a successful actor? Also in all of the tv shows you have started in, which is your favorite?
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56 nurii
April 6, 2019 at 8:06 AM
Since you have been playing such diverse characters, I'd like to know whether anything silly done by character, that you ended up like doing?
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57 oppafangirl
April 6, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Oh one of my fav oppa!! Really looking forward to the interview! Here is my question for him:
What kept you motivated through the hardest phases of your life?
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58 redfox
April 6, 2019 at 2:15 PM
Namgoong Min!!! wow, what an honor.
1. First of all, thank you for working hard every time and being so entertaining no matter if you´re a villain or a funny guy!!!
2. My first question: an actor can play anyone and be given any profession in his role. Is there any profession you feel that you would not perhaps be very good at in real life but would love to play a character working in it? (apart from serial killers...)
3. A character has to be consistent, yet also evolve, be entertaining and sometimes spontaneous. What are the key elements that help to stay in your character and be consistent while also having the freedom to develop and improvise? Do you choose a certain gesture, voice tone, phrase...?
4. Which of your characters has had the best fashion sense? Do you ever drive stylists crazy?
5. Could I meet you when I come to Korea next month :-)) ?
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redfox
May 14, 2019 at 1:28 PM
well, it´s been a month and I am already back from Korea, I wonder when is the interview...
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59 applecrumble
April 6, 2019 at 4:41 PM
My questions to him:
1. What's the most number of NGs (Not Good takes; bloopers) that you've had, and for which scene, which drama?
2. Are you good at any foreign languages?
I first saw Namgoong Min in The Girl Who Sees Smell, and then in Remember. He must have been really good in his role because I really didn't like him (or I should say, his character). I find him likeable as I watched Beautiful Gong Shim and Chief Kim... he could do comedy too! I hope Doctor Prisoner continues to do well and hope it's good till the end! Does Dr. Na have any romance line in there, with Dr. Han maybe? I'm ok without any! :)
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60 Yashashree Jadhav
April 6, 2019 at 6:20 PM
Do you like to play a villain more or the lead role more?
(p.s. you were great as both!)
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61 Simoneb
April 6, 2019 at 7:52 PM
What's your favorite character you've played so far?
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62 Athena
April 6, 2019 at 9:36 PM
Which series did you enjoy working on the most, either because of the script, or the other actors/directors/writers you were able to work with?
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63 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
April 6, 2019 at 9:52 PM
Just want to say I enjoyed your dramas! Awesome acting!
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64 Evi
April 7, 2019 at 2:18 AM
What inspired you to become an actor? Is there a specific reason that got you into acting?
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65 Hilda
April 8, 2019 at 2:27 AM
Did u and jin young date after wgm? Were your feeling for her during the show real?
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66 Ushaki
April 8, 2019 at 6:43 AM
In acting, who is the one person you are most inspired by, within the Korean industry or on a global level?
What is your favorite movie and/or character from a movie?
Is there any character that you've seen in a movie and thought 'Ah, now that's a character I want to play'?
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67 Charitysoh
April 8, 2019 at 7:05 AM
1) Will you consider doing variety programs?
2) Your roles are so diverse and challenging, it seems like you’re trying to outdo yourself each time. Will there come a time where you can’t find satisfaction in any new roles offered? Will you then take a hiatus as an artist or you will adjust your perspective as an actor and treat it purely as a means of livelihood?
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68 HC
April 8, 2019 at 8:32 AM
What are your favourite shows or genres that you enjoy watching? (Doesn't have to be a drama)
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69 Thu Vu Thi
April 8, 2019 at 8:35 AM
It's a bit funny question: Would date any of your female co-actors? Who would that be? Of not, who do you like the most?
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70 신류지
April 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM
So totally random question, but I'm expecting all the questions have to do with your career, so let me ask you something else as a refresher: Are you a good cook like 권제히? XD I hope you say no, because then it would be unfair because that would make you just too perfect XDD
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71 anj0920
April 9, 2019 at 8:02 PM
남궁민♡♡♡♡
I've enjoyed Chief Kim! I like it a lot so I will buy the script book. I want to know which line in Chief Kim do you remember the most.
also, I have not seen you act in a historical drama yet. which Korean historical figure would you like to play and why?
and I tried to write my message in Korean. my skills aren't great so there will be errors ㅠㅠ
남궁민 배우님...안녕하십닙니까. 필리핀에서 인사드리겠습니다.저는 한국 드라마 톻해서 한국어, 한국문화하고 한국 역사를 배우고 있어요.
김과장이 재미있게 봤어요. 김과장을 너무 좋아해서 김과장 대분집을 살 거에요. 김과장 드라마는 가장 기억한 대사를 무엇입니까?
그리고 나는 남궁민 배우님이 사극 연기를 하는 것을 본적이 없어요. 남궁민 배우님은 한국 역사 중에서 누구나 어떤 종류의 사극을 연기하고 싶고 그 이유는 무엇입니까? 제 질문은 선택하고 대답하시면 제 마음을 많이 기쁠 거예요.
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72 Felicity from GREECE
April 10, 2019 at 10:05 PM
You are an amazing actor as you played various roles. In action, comedy, romance and did it well. I liked you, also, as a villain. Tell me which one was your fave K-drama till now and which drama did you jealous and wanted to be a part of it.
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73 Felicity from GREECE
April 10, 2019 at 10:19 PM
Hi from Greece. Would you play in a drama that the script was written from a fan or do you prefer an experienced writer?
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74 Alessar
April 18, 2019 at 6:05 AM
Would you like to do a drama that is primarily science-fiction or fantasy? (Not just some slight magical elements, something focused on the genre like Goblin.)
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