Kim Myung-soo lets feeling take over in Sympathetic Cells

"I learned how to understand the hearts of others"

Singer EL and actor Kim Myung-soo has signaled a new acting transformation by gracing the cover of the August issue of @star. In the pictorial, Kim Myung-soo sheds his previous heavy image to reveal a diverse charm, exuding a soft and sophisticated atmosphere.

In an interview following the photo shoot, Kim Myung-soo opened up about his character Cha Eun-hwan in his upcoming project 'Sympathetic Cells'. "Cha Eun-hwan is a character whose personality is very different from my actual self," he explained. "I am closer to a 'T' (Thinking type), whereas Eun-hwan is closer to an 'F' (Feeling type) who deeply considers the situations and feelings of others." Unlike his real-life self who prioritizes efficiency, he put significant effort into script readings to portray a character who must read the emotions of others. "Empathizing with someone else's heart was a difficult task for me, but I learned a lot while working on this project," he added.

Cha Eun-hwan, Transformed into a Manager, Becomes an Ally Helping Yoo Ji-An's Comeback

The drama 'Sympathetic Cells' is a romantic comedy that depicts the process of a woman who refuses empathy and a man who carries the burden of empathy learning emotions as they invade each other's worlds through a surreal event called 'emotional transfer.'

In the 5th episode, scheduled to air on the 18th, Cha Eun-hwan (played by Kim Myung-soo) begins his full-scale activities as a manager helping Yoo Ji-An (played by Kang Min-ah) make her comeback. The relationship between the two enters a new phase when Yoo Ji-An, facing the risk of signing with a wicked agency due to the schemes of Han Yi-jin (played by Kwon So-hyun), requests help from Cha Eun-hwan. Released still cuts preview the close relationship between the two, showing Cha Eun-hwan seriously analyzing scripts to help Yoo Ji-An and enthusiastically cheering for her at meeting sites.

"I Want to Hear That I'm Good at Rom-Coms"

This project is a new challenge for Kim Myung-soo. For him, who has mainly taken on professional or heavy characters, a modern romantic comedy is a unique transformation. Kim Myung-soo shared, "Cha Eun-hwan is a character through whom I can show much more comfortable acting. I would be happy to hear that I suit rom-coms well or that this comfortable style of acting fits me."

He continued with his sincerity as an actor, stating, "Hearing that the work is fun is the greatest praise."

He also sent greetings to the fans who have stayed by his side for a long time. "I am working hard and doing well. There will be many more things coming out in the future, so I hope you will keep watching me," he said, conveying a sense of a growth journey as he steadily walks the path between singer and actor.