Gong Myung expressed his regret at the end of ‘Please Quit Drinking’.

tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Please Quit Drinking’, starring Choi Soo-young, ended with a happy ending on the 17th.

Gong Myung played the role of Seo Eui-jun, the head of the Bocheon Health Center who helps Geum-ju(played by Choi Soo-young)to quit drinking.

He became a great support to his first love, Geum-ju, whenever she was having a hard time, and presented a heart-fluttering romance in which he confessed his love, making viewers ‘hearts flutter.In particular, he led the drama by doubling the immersion by meticulously portraying the difficult loneliness and strong will of Yi-jun, who struggles to overcome the trauma of his alcoholic father.

Gong Myung said, “It feels like filming just ended, but it really doesn’ t feel real that the show has ended.I was able to grow a lot as an actor through ‘Please Quit Drinking,’ and it was an honor to be able to work with such great senior actors.”


He continued, “It was difficult to understand and act out Eui-jun’s emotions.I talked a lot with the director and actress Choi Soo-young on set and worked with them,” and “The atmosphere on set was really good.I became close with actress Choi Soo-young in particular to the point where we could tell what each other was thinking just by looking at each other’s eyes,” showing off their strong teamwork.

Gong Myung, who said that he and Yi Jun have a 50% synchronization rate, chose “the scene where Yi Jun confesses to Geum Joo again” as the most memorable.He said that while acting, he felt relieved and excited at the same time because Yi Jun directly expressed his feelings.

The following is a Q&A.
How do you feel about finishing it?
“It feels like filming just ended, but it’s hard to believe that the show has already ended.I was able to grow a lot as an actor through ‘Please Quit Drinking’, and it was an honor to be able to work with such great senior actors.”

Was it difficult to act as O Seo-jun?
“It was difficult to understand and act out Yi-jun’s emotional line.I talked a lot with the director and actress Choi Soo-young on set and worked together.Also, since it was my first time playing a doctor, I used medical terminology for the first time.One of the director’s acquaintances is a doctor, so I practiced by listening to the recorded medical terminology file that he gave me.”

What is the synchronization rate between O Gongmyeong and Seo Ui-jun?
“I think we are about 50% alike.We approach the elderly brightly and have confidence, but we are different in that we have trauma and that trauma caused us to leave a loved one.”

What was the atmosphere on set like and the chemistry and rapport with your fellow actors?
“It was really great.Especially with actress Choi Soo-young, we became so close that we could tell what each other was thinking just by looking at each other’s eyes.We depended on each other that much while filming.And with seniors Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sang-ho, and Jo Yoon-hee, we filmed in a really friendly and comfortable atmosphere, like a real family, so I always remember having fun.”

O Is there a scene or line that you remember the most?
“The scene where Yi-jun confesses to Geum-ju again is the most memorable.The part where Yi-jun finally expresses himself to Geum-ju directly felt really refreshing while acting it out, and I was also excited.”

OWhat kind of drama would you like it to be remembered as?
“I hope it will be remembered as a healing drama.I hope that through the story of Geum-ju challenging herself to quit drinking, viewers will be able to think about addictions that they may have, and have a time of healing.I think it will be remembered as such a warm work for me as well.It was warm to see all the viewers embracing Eui-jun and me, and it was also a warm time for me to meet the viewers through ‘Please Stop Drinking’.”

O Is there anything you would like to say as a final remark?
“I want to say thank you so much for being with me until the end and that I love you.I hope you were healed through ‘Please Quit Drinking.’ I will show you a better side of myself as actor Gong Myung in the future, so please look forward to it.Thank you.”


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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