Actor Lim Young-joo shared her thoughts on the conclusion of the drama "My Dearest Nemesis."
Lim Young-joo starred as Choi Na-na in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "My Dearest Nemesis," which ended with its 12th episode on the 24th of last month.
"My Dearest Nemesis" is a romance drama about the 'Deputy Minister Killer,' Team Leader Baek Soo-jung (played by Moon Ga-young), who suffers from a dark history, and 'chaebol third generation' Deputy Minister Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook), whose seals are broken, based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same title by writer Hye-jin.
Lim Young-joo played the role of Choi Na-na, a member of the planning team at Yongseong Department Store, in "My Dearest Nemesis." Although she appears cheerful and lively, she is actually shy and looks up to the capable Team Leader Soo-jung as a role model, which she portrayed perfectly with her delicate acting skills, enhancing the immersion of the show.
Through her excellent character portrayal in "My Dearest Nemesis," Lim Young-joo proved her worth as an 'emerging acting hopeful' and conveyed her reflections on the conclusion through a Q&A session with her agency, Billions.
The following is a Q&A with Lim Young-joo regarding "My Dearest Nemesis."
Q. What are your thoughts on finishing "My Dearest Nemesis"?
A. The filming was always such a joyful experience that I feel sadness and longing at the thought of it ending. I want to express my gratitude for being able to work with such wonderful people.
Q. How did you interpret the character of Choi Na-na, and were there any challenges or focal points in your performance?
A. Na-na is a character with great affection for her team, so I wanted our relationships, including with Team Leader Soo-jung, to be effectively portrayed. I particularly wanted to ensure that my admiration for Team Leader Soo-jung was not depicted too simply as unconditional affection, so I discussed with my fellow planning team members about what thoughts we each had regarding Team Leader in our daily conversations.
Q. Are there any particular scenes or lines that stand out in your memory?
A. "Hey, let's go."
Q. The chemistry among the members of the Yongseong Department Store planning team has garnered relatable responses from viewers; what was the atmosphere like on set, and how did the actors interact?
A. I felt like I was going to visit friends every time I went to the set, and I had such a fun time working with the fellow actors. That might be why our chemistry got even better as time went on.
Q. Do you feel that you have grown through your experience in "My Dearest Nemesis"?
A. It was important for us to showcase the chemistry among the planning team, so we talked a lot about how we could enhance the scene before filming. I feel proud and happy that I seemed to have learned a little about how to fill in the background details not fully covered in the script.
Q. How will "My Dearest Nemesis" remain for you?
A. I think it will remain as a piece that is sweet like warm fish-shaped bread on a winter day, something that I reminisce about every year, making me look forward to seeing it again.
Q. Are there any new genres or roles you want to challenge yourself with in the future?
A. After meeting the character Na-na and spending a bright and cheerful time, I would like to challenge myself with a darker role that is on the contrary, if the opportunity arises.
Q. Please say a word to the viewers who loved "My Dearest Nemesis" and Choi Na-na.
A. Thank you so much for loving our drama. To passionately love something like the black dragon may be a wonderful ability to recognize the value of something that might be meaningless to someone. I hope this year will be one where both you and I can love the things we enjoy even more!
[Photo] Billions
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