[Interview] ”My Beloved One Has Arrived!” Kim Kang Min: ”No hesitation in trying BL”... ”I've actually grown as a person”

"I didn't feel any pressure or hesitation at all. I was more excited about the new genre."
Actor Kim Kang Min recently appeared on E-Daily's "My Beloved One Has Appeared!"
In an interview to celebrate the release, he shared his thoughts on taking on the BL (Boys Love) genre. The web TV series "My Love Has Come!" stars Choi Si-yeol, a member of the national idol group A1.
This BL romantic comedy tells the story of Kim Kang Min (played by Kim Kang Min) and his high school teacher, Na Ae Jun (played by Park Jin Woo), who supports him.
Kim Kang Min, who debuted as a model in 2016, has appeared in TV series such as "Soul Repairer" and "The Nine-Tailed Fox."
Kim Kang Min, who has built up his filmography with works such as "My Celeb Roomies," "Red Sleeves," and "Hyunjae is Beautiful," said, "I feel no burden towards the genre."
"I didn't feel any sense of responsibility or worry about it," he said. "All I do is express the script," he said, "The biggest attraction I felt while doing BL was the feeling of growth," and
Kim Kang Min expressed his affection for the character, saying, "Through someone, I was able to feel things that I had never felt before, and through the character of Shiyeol, I realized that my world is not everything."
I think that was the biggest attraction and helped me as an actor." He also said, "I've tried various genres while working on this project, but I'm looking forward to trying new genres.
"When I decided to take on the challenge, I was half excited and half scared. I was really curious to see how it would go," he added.
Kim Kang Min is an idol loved by the whole nation through this work.
He said, "I've been to idol concerts, but I've never been on stage. In short, I really respect him," and added, "My idea of how to interact with the camera is...
The breathing was completely different. Idols have to synchronize with the camera and express themselves," he said, drawing laughter.
Her co-star Park Jin Woo is currently active as KEVIN in the idol group OMEGA X.
Park Jin Woo, who tried acting for the first time, said, "I felt the same emotions when watching Kim Kang Min." Park Jin Woo added, "When I watched my brother, I felt like I had a wall.
After my first shoot, I couldn't sleep at night because I thought, 'Not everyone can do this.'
I learned a lot from watching senior (Kangmin)." What kind of work will "My Beloved One" leave in Kim Kang Min's mind?
Kim Kang Min said, "Every production I've participated in is a precious part of me, but the character of Si Yeol has to lead this production, and he thinks it will be a big part of me."
I felt a great weight." He continued, "I think there are many people who support us behind the scenes. There are many people like the camera director, art team, lighting team, etc.
But when this work is completed, I want to think, 'It's finished well. It wasn't a waste,' and put a piece together."
"My Beloved One" can be viewed on online video services (OTT) such as TVING, WATCHA, and Heavenly.
In Japan, it can be seen on Fuji TV's OTT platform FOD, iQIYI, GagaOOLala, and more.