'To My Beloved Thief' actor Moon Sang Min revealed behind-the-scenes stories about going to a dermatology clinic for the role.
On the afternoon of the 30th at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, a press conference was held for KBS2's new Saturday-Sunday drama To My Beloved Thief (written by Lee Seon, directed by Ham Young-gul and Lee Ga-ram). The event was attended by the drama's leads Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang Min, as well as Hong Min-gi and Han So Eun, who discussed the drama under the moderation of producer Ham Young-gul and broadcaster Park Seul-gi.
To My Beloved Thief is a dangerous and grand romantic drama in which a woman who accidentally becomes the world's greatest thief and a Joseon prince who chased her have their souls swapped, then save each other and ultimately protect the people. In particular, Moon Sang Min, who appeared in Under The Queen's Umbrella, plays Prince Yi-yeol, who pursues Gildong while harboring feelings for Eun-jo.
Producer Ham Young-gul said about the casting, "Actor Moon Sang Min needed to have what the character Yi-yeol requires. Since we ultimately portray a 'daegun' (prince), he had to appear like a prince who would appear before Eun-jo, who is of slave status, embodying the look of a daegun. He is the embodiment of the daegun image of confidence, a next-generation 'mundak-nam' to anyone's eye, and that image fit very well. Having already proven his historical drama acting in Under The Queen's Umbrella and winning the Baeksang Newcomer Award, Yi-yeol is a character with a roguish charm, and those elements came together while working on this piece. I thought he was someone who also has solidity, so he joined us."
At the same time as expectations, Moon Sang Min felt pressure. Because notable actors such as Byeon Wooseok in the drama 21st Century Lady of the Court, Park Jihoon in the film The Man Who Lives with the King, and Ju Jihoon in the new series The Remarried Empress each showcased kings or princes, comparisons were unavoidable.
Moon Sang Min said, "I really had a lot to think about. I wondered how to survive among such esteemed seniors. If I have my own weapon, it is Yi-yeol's lines, Yi-yeol's personality; I believed that by bringing the character written in the script to life, I could be loved. So I will try to do this faithfully."
He particularly said, "Externally, I also went to dermatology a lot. I went more than usual. Because he is a 'daegun' I went a bit more diligently. I tried to faithfully embody Yi-yeol," drawing laughter, and added, "Yi-yeol's lines are so good. They prick the chest, they move the heart. I tried to keep it as simple and natural as possible. Because the energy in the lines is so large, I tried not to be too much or too little," further raising expectations.
To My Beloved Thief will premiere on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 9:20 p.m.
[Photo] OSEN reporter Lee Dae-seon.
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