Kim Mu-yeol Replies to John Cena Shout-Out With Wit, Recalls Earning Just 200,000 Won a Year
Kim Mu-yeol opened up on tvN's You Quiz on the Block about John Cena's shout-out, his unknown-actor years, the global response to True Education and what he learned from Kim Hye-soo.
Actor Kim Mu-yeol revealed a special connection with Hollywood star John Cena. Appearing on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' aired on July 1, Kim Mu-yeol discussed how his daily life changed after the Netflix series 'True Education,' the hardships of his unknown-actor years and the acting attitude he learned from Kim Hye-soo.
Replying to a Shout-Out With John Cena's Catchphrase
The highlight was the unexpected connection with John Cena. Kim Mu-yeol shared an anecdote where John Cena recently mentioned him by posting a photo of Kim Mu-yeol on his SNS.
Confessing that he has been an enthusiastic professional wrestling fan since childhood, he said his fandom was so deep that he was even told he resembled John Cena's appearance during his debut. In particular, he drew laughter from the set by wittily responding to John Cena's famous catchphrase 'You can't see me' with the phrase 'Now you can see me.'
From Earning 200,000 Won a Year to 'True Education'
The broadcast continued with the ups and downs he experienced as an actor. Kim Mu-yeol recalled his years as an unknown actor when his annual income was as little as 200,000 won.
Having spent difficult times living in a shantytown, he said he has faced a major change as the Netflix series 'True Education' recently received global attention. He expressed gratitude for the changes in his daily life brought by the global success, noting that for the first time in 10 years, he heard people in his neighborhood say he looks 'cool.'
Bringing the Praise Learned from Kim Hye-soo to the 'True Education' Set
Kim Mu-yeol also spoke about his connection with Kim Hye-soo and his acting philosophy. Regarding Kim Hye-soo, with whom he worked in the drama 'Juvenile Justice,' he said, "She is a senior who gives unsparing praise and encouragement to her co-stars."
He mentioned that while he was initially flustered by the excessive praise, it was thanks to that encouragement that he could immerse himself more in his acting. Kim Mu-yeol revealed that he followed this 'art of praise' on the filming set of 'True Education,' offering unsparing encouragement to his colleagues and juniors.
In addition to Kim Mu-yeol, various guests appeared on the broadcast. The show featured the versatile side of 11-year-old Lee Yu-ju, who drew attention for her mature answers; the sibling bond of four siblings serving as non-commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force; and the intense field stories of the Seoul Detention Center CRPT correctional officers.
