Namkoong Min Speaks His Mind on Acting Journey
Actor Namkoong Min Shares Candid Thoughts on Early Struggles and Success
Namkoong Min Opens Up on Acting Career
On the 8th, a video titled “Namkoong Min, Gentle but Direct, Becoming More Admirable?” was released on the channel ‘Fairy Jaehyung’. In it, actor Namkoong Min impressed many with his sparkling conversational skills alongside MC Jung Jaehyung.
The Actor’s Humble Beginnings
Known for winning the ‘Acting Award’ three times, Namkoong Min spoke candidly about his lack of specific goals early in his career. He explained, “I didn’t come with a set goal. My pure passion for acting made me resilient to rejection, whether it was being told, ‘You’re not good enough,’ or ‘Can you even play the lead?’ These comments never deterred me.”
Success Came Later in Life
MC Jung Jaehyung noted, “While studying you closely, I realized you worked harder than most people know and genuinely enjoyed acting. Your filmography is diverse, yet your big breakthrough seemed a bit delayed.”
To this, Namkoong Min humorously remarked, “To be honest, I don’t have the looks for early success, do I?” This playful self-criticism was met with an amusing backlash from Jung Jaehyung, who protested jokingly.
Reflecting on Today’s Standards
Namkoong Min continued, “Nowadays, male actors are often over 185cm tall, or incredibly lucky with their projects. I wasn’t either. I had plenty of time to sharpen my skills and acknowledge my shortcomings. Even now, when things go well for me, I still think ‘I’m so lacking’ rather than ‘I did well’.”
This frank discussion reveals the perseverance and humility behind Namkoong Min’s successful acting career.
Conclusion
Through Namkoong Min’s honest revelations, we gain insight into an actor who transformed challenges into strengths. His story encourages aspiring actors to embrace their journey, regardless of the world’s benchmarks.
For more insights from Namkoong Min’s interview, watch the full video.
