All Things about K Drama "Money Heist" (Ep. Kim Yunjin)

  • By 김미영
  • Posted on 6 February, 2023, 1:00 pm
  • Updated on 14 February, 2023, 2:55 am

The Korean adaptation of the Netflix drama "Money Heist" illustrates the process of genius strategists and robbers with various personalities and abilities battling exceptional circumstances and staging an unprecedented hostage robbery.

It gained extra attention because it is a Korean remake of the original work of the same name, which is already quite successful on Netflix. It sparked a lot of curiosity even before it aired, and there were both expectations and reservations about the remake. Aside from the positive outcomes of Netflix's Korean content, many argue that adding Korean charm while maintaining the original atmosphere of Money Heist has made it more engaging. Viewers' evaluations are diverse, with many likes and dislikes even after the remake of the hit popular work, and the response is hot.

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In the Korean version of "Money Heist," the love story between Professor (Yoo Ji-tae) and Inspector Sun Woo-jin (Kim Yoon-jin) is very touching. Some spectators commended it for evoking a more emotional response than the original. Kim Yoon-jin, in instance, played Inspector Sun Woo-jin, who is handsome, calm, and delicate, and had a great chemistry with Yoo Ji-tae.

What kind of person is Kim Yoon-jin, the Korean version of the Netflix series drama "Money Heist" actor who salvaged the play with precise emotional lines?

 

Profile 

Name: Kim Yunjin

Born: November 7, 1973 (49 years old)

Nationality: United States

Family: Spouse Park Jung Hyuk

body type: 168 cm, 48 kg

Debut: 1996 MBC drama 'Fancy Vacation'

Agency: Zion Entertainment

Education: New York High School of Performing Arts - Boston University Department of Performing Arts

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1. Who is Kim Yun Jin?

She is an American actress who has appeared in films in both South Korea and the United States. She was born in Seoul and emigrated to the United States when she was 10 years old (5th grade in elementary school), where she grew up. Because of the effect of their upbringing, both Korean and English are spoken as if they were native languages.

She was a Korean national before her debut as a Korean actor, but she naturalized as a U.S. national after feeling restricted from entering the country owing to his visa issues while filming the American drama Lost. However, Kim Yoon-jin, a Korean name, is also utilized throughout his operations in the United States.

She was the first Korean celebrity to appear in a television drama in the United States. The only dramas that appear are "Lost" and "Mistress," however they are considered to be known to some extent to Americans because they were well-known and famous in the United States.

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She did a lot of acting that was intense, weighty, or serious. Because the roles of command are frequently similar, critics claim that the range of acting is limited. Despite the fact that he has not done many works and is underestimated owing to his lack of image exposure, the general consensus is that she is one of the necessary performers in the Korean cinema business.She is an actor who fits into the entire filmography, is consistently filming at a middle-aged age, which is a difficult time as an actress, and has been cast in masterpieces such as "Money Heist," as well as being a competent performer in her own field.

She married her current husband Park Jung-hyuk, who works in worldwide entertainment, behind closed doors in Hawaii on March 29, 2010.

2. What is Kim Yun Jin's Personality?

When she watches sad movies or dramas, he rarely cries. There aren't many tears, according to legend. She claims she cannot consume any alcohol. So I once stated in an interview that it was tough to act inebriated.

She once learned all the movie lines as a senior since he didn't want to stutter in front of his juniors. She expressed a strong desire to win. In truth, living an unknown life was extremely challenging, but her desire was the driving factor that enabled her to persevere and reach this position.

Dr. Chae Jung-ho, a psychiatrist, reviewed 240 questions from temperament personality assessments that Kim Yoon-jin completed himself and defined her as a "confident woman with a lot of emotion."

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When the proposal for the world-famous "Avatar" heroine arrived, it was rumored that she perished owing to the overlapping filming schedule of the American drama "Lost." Many people are disappointed that the public missed the masterpiece. When the Korean press mentioned that she was an Avatar actor, Kim Yoon-jin responded, "I will only announce works that have been cast and completed production." From this vantage point, she appears to be a steady performer unaffected by big and minor objects or emotions around her.

When she first appeared in "Lost Season 1," she was said to have secured an exclusive contract through season 6.  From the start, there is an episode in which she goes to interrogate the author, asking, "Are you disregarding Koreans?" and learns the entire tale for a year. These examples demonstrate that she has a confident and just personality that makes her point obvious.

When I watch interviews with actor Kim Yoon-jin, I notice that I explain myself clearly and respond honestly.  She appears to say whatever she has to say, as though she does not prefer working in this manner to directors.

She called the kind personas she played "frustrating." "Don't you like female characters that approach female audiences directly and solve difficulties these days?" "I also enjoy characters who take more active roles." That's exactly what she said. In actuality, he appears to like people in the work who have a more blockless, subjective inclination and look similar to him or her.

3. Kim Yun Jin's Activity(Actor Life)

She made her Korean debut with the drama "Fancy Vacation" in 1996. In the 1997 drama "Predictions," she became known to fans as a supervisor who bullies Lee Hye-young while also serving as a mentor. She made an impression as Jin-ah, a friend of Shin Hyun-joon when she studied in the United States, in the drama "Wedding Dress," in which she starred immediately after. Some fans thought Kim Yoon-collaboration jin's was better than Kim Hee- sun's, who starred in a couple at the time.

She got cast in the hit film "Shiri" as a result of this play. Kang Je-new kyu's picture, which was sought by actors who said it was popular in Chungmuro and was already good in box office performance and production skills with "Ginkgo Bed," was coveted by actors who said it was popular in Chungmuro, however, most actors turned it down since the lead character's role was too minor. She portrayed Lee Bang-hee, a South Korean spy in "Shiri," reflecting the inner sorrow of the main character who is torn between love and her nation.

She went on to win the Best Actress Award at the 2002 Blue Dragon Film Festival for her breakthrough performance in "Secret Love," directed by Byun Young-joo. Although he is not well-known in Korea, he has acted in films such as "Shiri" and "Seven Days," which were significant box office and popularity milestones for the Korean film industry. "Shiri" is the first Korean-style blockbuster, and "Seven Days" is a seminal work in the history of Korean-style thrillers.

Although Korean is sometimes identified as Korean-Americans, most of them were well-received as actors for their serious approach to role acting.

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She starred in the 2011 film "My Heart Beats," which had a low box office performance with 1.06 million viewers countrywide, but there were many positive reviews saying she delivered great performances regardless of the box office.

In 2012, she appeared in the film "The Neighbor," which was based on Kang Pul's webtoon of the same name. The film was a box office hit, with 2.43 million viewers. This work also demonstrated consistent acting talents appropriate for the play. In August 2012, she also appeared in the game Sleeping Dogs as a voice actor and played Karen Kim, one of the three main characters in ABC's "Mistress" from 2013 to 2016. 

The ratings were strong enough to place her first and second in the season, beating out Alyssa Milano, who stepped out of season 2 and making her the season's top female heroine. It did not, however, create as much attention as "Lost" and was completed at the conclusion of the four seasons.

It was a touch underwhelming in comparison to Lost's enormous success, but it concluded nicely with a closing episode in Hollywood, where if the numbers were not good, they would blow it away without ending, or if it was severe, they would blow it away without ending, or if it was severe, they would stop during the season.

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In the December 2014 film "International Market," she played parts such as first love, ajumma, and grandmother, which she had never played before. She expressed her delight at being able to try a fresh performance outside of her own character, which was previously imprinted in the minds of viewers.

"House on Time," which was released in April 2017, chose to appear immediately after reading the situation. In fact, she set the tone for the film by portraying a time-traveling character to perfection. The motherhood performance in the film earned positive feedback.

She chose to star in the SBS weekend drama "Miss Ma: The Goddess of Revenge" in 2018.She haven't appeared in a Korean drama in 19 years. There's even a dual role! The film received mixed reviews, but its actors were universally praised.

She declared her first Korean film comeback in two years while acting in the 2019 flicks "Protection" and "Confession." "Possessed," a film about friendship, was released in 2020 and had a brief but lasting influence on the audience.

She participated in Netflix's popular drama adaption “Money Heist” in 2022. As the work became a major topic, the actor Kim Yoon-jin and his acting abilities were emphasized once more.

4. “Money Heist Interview”

"It's like a dream to meet many national audiences even in Korean language and Korean actors' works," Kim Yoon-jin said at the finish of “Money Heist.”

There was a bed scene in the job with Yoo Ji-tae, and Yoo Ji-tae was stated to have been very thoughtful, such as donning a top throughout filming. Yoo Ji-tae immediately treated her like a girlfriend. In an interview, Kim Yun-jin expressed her gratitude.

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"Isn't it a little fast when I first got the script?" Kim Yoon-jin said. "I believed it would be a job with unconditional likes and dislikes," she stated, adding that "other actors must have felt the same way." "We're performing admirably. That was one of my main concerns." I grabbed this work with my bare hands despite its double-edged nature since I was a lover of the original piece and believed in its power “she stated. "I enjoyed the script by Ryu Yong-jae." As an admirer of director Kim Hong-sun, I also wanted to collaborate “she stated.

“Money Heist” has received many positive reviews, although many fans who have seen the original work feel disappointed in this effort. "It's a bit disheartening to see the remake's appeal," some viewers remark, while Kim Yoon-jin says, "As a fan who was very attractive as soon as he viewed the original work, I expected this reaction to come out" adding, "I couldn't show you the detailed feelings one by compressing season 1 and 2.

Q. What did you concentrate on the most while playing Sun Woo Jin?

- I believe there are few works in this Haist genre that are complex and well-drawn, particularly female characters. That part made me happy when I viewed the script. The details are drastically reduced when compared to the original. Seasons 1 and 2 were condensed and Korean features were introduced. Raquel and the professor meet for the first time after the incident in the original work at a cafe. The audience may watch the steps from their meeting. It was unfortunate that such a component was absent, but our work is progressing quickly. Rather, I believe it was prudent to establish that we had met for around two months. Sun Woo-jin is a single mother who is fighting for custody of her children. Unlike the original, his ex-husband is a capable politician, and he battles with him following a powerful presidential race. My mother has dementia, therefore my daily life is tough and difficult. It is not only the tension between the characteristics of the two Koreas that she faces after being deployed to the TF headquarters but also the duty of managing operations in the male environment as the lone woman. I wanted to look strong and macho when I played this character, but I didn't want to make that obvious choice.I wanted to preserve the feminine aspect, particularly the quiet and delicate aspect. Inside the TF headquarters, there were numerous explanatory lines. I paid attention to that area because I believed it would look more dynamic if I described it quickly and in a tempo similar to the concept I just had.

 

Q. How did you relate to this weird relationship when you had an ironic romance with the professor?

- The audience is knowing, and the professor is conscious. He's a man named Park Seon-ho to me. He is the sole one who spends his days attempting to deal with the urgency and save the hostages while remaining calm under the pressure and responsibility that comes with the job. Of course, I shouldn't have known, and I pretended as if I was the only lovely man who could exhibit himself, despite the fact that I only met him two months ago. Yoo Ji-tae is an excellent partner. He was so engaged in the part from the start that he mistook himself for a professor. On the spot, he treated me like a real girlfriend. He looks after me and makes me hot coffee. Among the performers, he expressed his concerns about the work by texting or talking on the phone not just on the set, but also outdoors. I also considered ways to fill the gaps in our crowded connection. I'm not sure how it was expressed because it was my acting, but I hope the viewers don't think it's "too hasty" and look forward to the emotions they will build in Part 2.

 

Q. He worked with a variety of junior actors, including robbers, military police, and captives, in addition to Yoo Ji-counterpart. tae's What if there are any upcoming junior performers that are projected to be active and globally popular?

- Yoo Ji-tae is a South Korean actor who debuted around the same time as me. Previously, if there had been no actor Yoo Ji-tae, he would have turned on the TV and wondered, "Who would shoot a commercial?" The appropriate man is young. He was a celebrity with a good public image. It was a big blessing for me to meet this profession as an actor who grew up in the same period. There are many talented people at the "Money Heist" who will make K content shine in the future.

Park Hae-soo let our work shine so brightly that I didn't have to mention it. I'm excited to see what all of the actors, including Lee Hyun-woo, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Joo-bin, Kim Ji-hoon, and Jang Yoon-joo, will do in their future projects. Kim Ji-hoon of Helsinki and Lee Kyu-ho of Oslo, who were seen less owing to their proportion, are also predicted to get noticed in other works and perform a lot in genre movies and dramas. Park Myung Hoon, an actor, has been exposed as a parasite. During the TF shoot, Kim Sung-oh leaned heavily on him. He set the tone at TF headquarters. I was so pleased to be included among the performers that I felt I'd never get another chance to breathe among such talented people. The worst part is that I only got into the Mint once. I want to collaborate with good actors again in the future.

5. Pieces

5-1. Movie 

YearTitle
1997Film-Making
1999Swiri
2000The Legend of Gingko
2002Iron Palm, Yesterday, Ardor
2005Diary of June
2007Seven Days, Garden Balsam
2010Harmony
2011Heartbeat
2012The Neighbors
2015Ode to My Father
2017House of the Disappeared
2020Pawn
2022Confession 

 5-1. Drama 

Year         Title
1996May 18 
1997The Marked Heart, Wedding Dress
1999Love in 3 Colors
2004Lost
2013Mistress
2018Ms. Ma, Nemesis 
2022Money Heist

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