All things about K Drama 'Mr. Queen' (Ep: Kim Tae-woo)

  • By 김미영
  • Posted on 1 May, 2023, 1:00 pm
  • Updated on 4 May, 2023, 3:57 am

The story of Kim So-yong, a heavyweight possessed by the soul of Jang Bong-hwan, a bluffing man living in modern times, is told in tvN's "Mr. Queen," a fusion historical comedy-drama that ranks second in the weekly Netflix broadcast/drama rankings in the third week of March 2023.

The scene in "Mr. Queen" where Shin Hye-sun (played by Kim So-yong) says, "A bit of Jirashine" concerning the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty was certified as a UNESCO World Record Cultural Heritage when it aired. The scene of Jongmyo Jeryeak's caricature stating, "How long are you going to make me dance, Jongmyo Jeryeak?" also sparked controversy, and was opposed by Pungyang Cho Clan relatives for representing Queen Shinjeong, a real person.

Source: tvN ‘Mr. Queen’ 

The Chinese drama "Taejabi Seungjikgi" inspired the Korean drama "Mr. Queen," which starred Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Bae Jong-ok, and Kim Tae-woo. Kim Jwa-geun, played in the drama by Kim Tae-woo, is a typical establishment character interested in keeping the world rather than reversing it, believing that more and more authority is required to maintain the status quo.

In the midst of the drama's comedic evolution, Kim Tae-woo's unequaled charisma displayed his unrivaled presence and correctly captured viewers' attention as a prominent player in court power. Kim Tae-woo once more demonstrated his presence as a senior actor by deepening his immersion with delicate and heavy acting that displays the character's qualities, such as his heavy voice tone and ambitious eyes. What kind of person is he?

 

Profile

Name: Kim Taewoo

Born: April 15, 1971 (age 52)

Nationality: Republic of Korea

Family: parents, older brother, younger brother, spouse, son, daughter

Body type: 183 cm

Debut: KBS 18th Super Talent in 1996

Agency: J-Wide Company

Academic background: Seoul Banpo Primary School (graduation)- Banpo Middle School (graduation)- Sehwa High School (graduation)- Chung-Ang University College of Arts (Bachelor of Theater and Film)

 

1. Who is Kim Tae-woo?

Kim Tae-woo, a graduate of Chung-Ang University's School of Theater and Cinema, made his KBS debut as the 18th Super Talent in 1996.

In the drama "First Love," he gradually revealed his face as he played Bae Yong-joon's senior character in college. Bae Yong-joon, a new star who appeared like a comet at the moment, appreciated Kim Tae-woo and requested that the production team raise Kim Tae-proportion. woo's

Originally, Kim Tae-woo intended to play Bae Yong-joon for a brief appearance in the university scene, but Bae Yong-joon stated that he wanted Kim Tae-woo to appear in every scene in which he appeared. As a result, Kim Tae-woo is eternally grateful to Bae.

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Kim Tae-woo appears in more films than dramas. His film debut was in 1997, but unlike Abstract Mi, Jeon Do-yeon, and Han Seok-gyu, he was buried. For his role in the drama "Lie," he received the KBS Acting Award for Best New Male Actor in 1998. His younger brother, Kim Tae-hoon, is also an actor, and Oh Jae-won of "Bad Boys" plays the representative film.

He performed several intelligent roles in the theatre, and he was a student who diligently studied in accordance with his appearance and image, earning good scores in school. His parents were extremely ashamed when he decided to major in theater and become an actor. In the end, his father allowed him to make an active appeal, but he did not allow him to attend the theater department and become an actor.

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"Sure," my father answered. If you want to choose, go to the theater and film departments and put in your time. "There are some people that study hard and teach in your major," Abby replied after asking around. Finally, it is said that he took it to suggest that he should become a theater professor rather than an actor. Kim Tae-woo initially believed it was fortunate, but he was ashamed when he was informed he had to become a professor.

Thus, like any other parent, they opposed it until they went to acting college, but when they began their acting career seriously, they opposed it again, saying, "Why aren't you going to study?" Even if he was not a top star, his parents were amazed to see how quickly he rose to the level of a star, and Kim Tae-woo was proud to tell his brother, who had followed him down the road of an actor. Of course, his younger brother stated that he avoided such a setting as much as possible because it was difficult.

2. What is his personality?

Kim Tae-woo is the epitome of love. His wife is said to have been his first love, and he met her when he was 20 years old and married her after dating her for up to 15 years with no other dating experience.

Because of his sorrowful disposition, Kim Tae-woo has a large circle of friends. My connection with Bae Yong-joon, whom I met in my debut film "First Love," in particular, has lasted more than 16 years. We don't get together very often due to our hectic schedules, but we do get together once a year.

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Many people believe he will be introverted, but those who know him disagree. "We need to film a fire comedy," remarked the CEO of a production business. "We need to film a fire comedy," remarked the CEO of a production business. He appears to be a pleasant individual. Even Kim Tae-woo, who is pleasant and open, refuses to discuss his personal life in the media.

In an interview, he stated, "I don't even have a personal gift to demonstrate to you. Of course, as an actor, I have a public relations obligation, but I believe the best publicity is to play my character properly "He stated.

3. Kim Tae-woo's Activities (Actor Life)

Kim Tae-woo made his debut in 1996 with "First Love" and established his mark in 1997 with "Connection." Since then, he has been in a number of films, including "JSA in the Joint Security Area," "Lady on the Beach," "Kitchen," "I Don't Even Know," and "That Winter, It's Windy." He is well-known for portraying a wide range of characters, from villains to heroes.

Despite its lack of box office success, it retains certain fans and continues to feature in Hong Sang-soo's films. What's more, he's an actor who specializes in playing Ko Hyun-jung's 2000s counterpart.

Several cerebral functions exist as a result of spectacles and impressions. In the 2001 film "Bus, Stop," he played Jae-seop, a lonely and cynical instructor who teaches Korean at a moisturizing academy, and in the 2004 film "Faceless Beauty," he played Seok-won, a doctor who lives with his wife. You also have a strong impact when you remove your spectacles, thus you portray a lot of villains.

He played Moon Jong, who died after leaving a young prince in the film, and historians complimented him for best suiting the character and actual physiognomy when he focused on examining if the movie cast's physiognomy and role were correct in other programs. It is due to the large ears, which, according to legend, represent the physiognomy of the king.

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In 2015, he portrayed an ancestor in Jingbirok. Because Kim Tae-woo's ancestral performance expresses and portrays the element of the poor King's ancestors, even Jingbirok spectators become furious and dissatisfied anytime they see Kim Tae-woo's ancestral performance, causing cancer. be well-received for one's performance. Finally, he received the Excellence Award at the 2015 KBS Acting Awards. The piece itself was immediately buried, but Kim Tae-woo's ancestral performance will live on.

She played Kim Jwa-geun in the drama "Mr. Queen" from 2020 to 2021. Every moment with his sister, Queen Sunwon, at Tongmyeongjeon was especially seen heating up the iron in the furnace, earning him the nickname "Indujwa." He displayed a severe acting talent in confrontation with Cheoljong throughout the drama as the authority directing the power politics.

In 2021, he played Gwanghaegun in the drama Bossam-Stealing Destiny, making him one of the few actors to have played both rich and rich roles in a so-called historical drama. Because of his exceptional acting abilities, most historical dramas cast him as a monarch or powerful figure amid three-dimensional characters.

4. Interview Related to ‘Mr. Queen’ 

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In the SBS drama "Mr. Queen," which aired in 2020, Kim Tae-woo portrayed independence activist Kim Jwa-geun. Kim Tae-woo properly conveyed Kim Jwa-geun's historical meaning and traits in this play, which is based on real facts about Korea during the Japanese colonial period.

 

Q: How do you feel about playing Kim Jwa-geun in "Mr. Queen?"

Kim Jwa-geun played a significant role for me. Kim Jwa-geun attempted to authentically represent his life and achievements because he is one of the most important figures in Korean history as an independence movement. I'm hoping that this drama will help viewers understand Kim Jwa-geun's historical significance and traits.

 

Q. Which of Kim Jwa-geun's attributes was the most difficult to articulate?

I didn't know much about historical facts before watching this movie, but it taught me a lot. I had a lot of thoughts regarding Kim Jwa-geun's good faith and philosophical character. To play Kim Jwa-guen's challenges, worries, and fears, I thought it was critical to truly comprehend the character's inner side. Hence, after thoroughly comprehending and analyzing the character Kim Jwa-geun, I attempted to portray his feelings and ideas in the most genuine way possible.

 

Q: What is your favorite scene from "Mr. Queen?"

- "The Iron Queen" included many moving passages, but the most unforgettable one was the talk between Kim Jwa-geun and Kim Hak-eun. Kim Jwa-geun stands out in this chat because he expresses concern about his future and questions whether his efforts have been in vain.

5. Title

 5-1. Movie 

YearTitle
1997The Contact
1999A Mystery Of The Cube
2000Joint Security Area
2002Bus stop
2002Saving My Hubby
2004Woman Is the Future of Man
2004Faceless Beauty
2006Woman On The Beach
2006If You Were Me 3
2006Don't Look Back
2007Wide Awake
2007Epitaph
2008Sa-Kwa
2009Like You Know It All
2009Kitchen
2010The Influence
2010No Doubt
2010A Friend in Need
2010Quick
2011Horror Story
2012The Heaven is Only Open to the Single!
2012The Winter of the Year was Warm
2013The Face Reader
2014The Pirates
2014Santa Barbara
2015Casa Amor; Exclusive for Ladies
2015Memories of the Sword
2015A Matter of Interpretation
2017The Tooth and the Nail
2018Mothers
2018Rampant
2019Forbidden Dream

 5-1. Drama 

YearTitle
1996Hometown of Legends "Eunjangdo"
1996First Love
1997Mr. Right
1998Lie
1999Should My Tears Show
1999–20008 Love Story
2000Virtue
2001Blue Mist
2001Legend
2002That Woman Catches People
2008Tokyo Sun Shower
2010Daemul
2010Quiz of God
2012Dummy Mommy
2013That Winter, the Wind Blows
2014God's Gift - 14 Days
2015The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War
2016Goodbye Mr. Black
2016The Good Wife
2017Black
2018Queen of Mystery 2
2018Secret Mother
2019Romance Is a Bonus Book
2019The Banker
2019The Tale of Nokdu
2020The Spies Who Loved Me
2020Awaken
2020–2021Mr. Queen
2021Bossam: Steal the Fate
2022Cleaning Up
2022Bad Prosecutor
2022–2023Missing: The Other Side 2
1996Hometown of Legends "Eunjangdo"
1996First Love
1997Mr. Right
1998Lie
1999Should My Tears Show
1999–20008 Love Story
2000Virtue

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