Actor Namgoong-min expressed his determination and confidence about the project amid poor ratings. His reaction, thanking the provocative article title, is actually raising viewers' expectations.
On the 15th, Namgoong-min mentioned an article about the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Our Movie' on his social media story. The article's title is 'Ratings are down to one-third… Namgoong-min suffers humiliation as the lowest-rated on terrestrial TV, don't die'. The provocative title and the content of the article were different.
Namgoong-min accepted this with a humble attitude. He showed an unusual reaction for expressing gratitude, saying, "Reporter, unlike the provocative title, it seems you watched the drama as you looked at the content. Thank you so much." He added, "Despite the currently low ratings, I am very confident. Please view it the same way until the 5th episode," which was a statement full of confidence and sincerity. He also mentioned, "If there is no remarkable rebound by then, please scold me. It will be my responsibility," showing a sense of accountability as well. This is not just a simple rebuttal, but a demonstration of confidence in the drama and authentic communication, building trust with fans.
Earlier, on the 13th, the first episode of SBS 'Our Movie' started with a rating of 4.2%, but it slightly dropped to 3.0% in the second episode. Accordingly, some expressed concerns, but Namgoong-min remains steady. This aligns with his conviction about the project, which was evident since the production presentation and in the making video. He said, "My chemistry with Jeon Yeo-bin is very good. It's a drama where the romance and chemistry are important, and I think the natural and warm emotions will be expressed well."
He also emphasized, "This work was described by the director as 'the subtle flavor of Pyongyang cold noodles,' and I agree," adding, "Rather than provocative fun, it's a work that captures the calm lingering feeling and sincerity that traditional romance brings." He further stated, "In today's era, traditional romance can actually become a new type of enjoyment. I am curious and confident about the viewers' reactions because I prepared diligently."
Thus, he is rather confidently recommending the work amid the current rating controversy and even showing a relaxed attitude towards criticism.
Meanwhile, SBS 'Our Movie' is a traditional romance drama depicting an unavoidable love story between the director 'Jeha,' who has no tomorrow, and the actor 'Daeum,' whose today is the last. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.
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