'Star writer' Baek Mi-kyung has thoroughly shaken up not only living room theaters but also online platforms.
Baek Mi-kyung, who recently grants an appearance on actress Kang Ye-won's YouTube channel short video 'The actors who are truly good follow the script,' has, as of the 26th, surpassed a staggering 1.43 million views, drawing intense attention. In addition, the video 'actors I watch most closely' that mentioned Park Bo Gum and Park Boyoung recorded 590,000 views, and the video that contained the reason she studies saju and destiny studies as a Christian believer recorded 190,000 views, proving the brand power of 'Baek Mi-kyung' in numbers.
Baek Mi-kyung, the writer who produced many hit dramas such as My Love Eun Dong, The Lady in Dignity, Strong Woman Do Bong‑soon and Mine, visited Kang Ye-won's YouTube channel on the 12th and captivated viewers with visuals on par with actresses, unabashed wit, and chemistry of bickering with Kang Ye-won. Reactions called her a master of 'mi-mo' (beauty + humor), having both looks and comic timing.
But beyond mere spectacle, her principles as a writer and thoughts on life that she revealed were enough to give a deep impression. In particular, the principles she revealed as a writer in 'The actors who are truly good follow the script' resonated strongly. Asked, "Do actors who don't follow the script make you angry?" she replied, "In melodramas or straight dramas, in The Lady in Dignity I didn't force it, but the director himself gave direction, and the actor followed the script without missing a single word. That genre was like that, but in comedies you allow some ad-lib. I'm really speaking sincerely: good actors follow the script. They have the ability to do what the writer intended. That's less about respect for the writer and more about the actor's ability," which made listeners nod in agreement.
Her special affection for actors also stood out. Writer Baek named Park Bo Gum as an actor she watches closely and said of him, "When I actually met him, his presence felt so harmless and nice," while about Park Boyoung, whom she worked with, she said, "I value her spirit as an actor highly. She's a precious connection I always want to work with," revealing a tender feeling. About her longtime close friend Kang Ye-won, she said, "I evaluate her very highly as an actor. I think it's good that she excels in the specialized genres she does well in," and added the insightful yet humorous advice, "I think you'd be really great at a role that's a completely insane, mad X kind of character with manic energy," which drew laughter.
Above all, her candid attitude about ratings was striking. Writer Baek, who said she is preparing several upcoming works, when asked, "If the ratings came out at 0.5%, would you rewrite (the script)?" said, "If that's the case, I think it's right to write to meet customer needs," then jokingly added, "The writer's conviction? Well..." creating a sea of laughter. She went on, "In the age of capitalism, what am I to say... you fix it; by any means necessary you fix it, even resurrect the dead — you throw reckless moves to get out of the 0.5% pit," showing responsibility as a writer while emphasizing communication with viewers. Kang Ye-won expressed agreement with Baek's conviction, saying, "Unni, I love that about you."
Particularly, writer Baek drew attention by saying she studies saju and destiny studies. Looking at Kang Ye-won's saju, she said, "Because it's the byeong-o year, overall she goes through a lot of hardship. After getting through this period, as an actor her depth of gaze will deepen and she will get much better." She also said about herself, "My saju includes marriage. But it's a bad man," suggesting she might interpret that as 'work,' prompting curiosity about her future moves.
Writer Baek said, "I plan to continue studying destiny studies," and added, "I really want to say this. If a person's saju and fate are not very good, do you know what happens? There is exactly one way to escape that fate. Saju and fate are cosmic energy. The only one who can change this is God. So only desperate effort and prayer that move God can change it. I believe the Bible sits above destiny studies. As a Christian believer, I use destiny studies for myself merely as a map," leaving a lasting impression.
Online, reactions poured in calling it a 'rediscovery' of writer Baek. "Writer, please open a YouTube channel. Overflowing charm," "She speaks more fluently and is more unpretentious than on broadcasts, with twists... she seems like a protagonist rather than a simple guest," "She has queen energy. Majestic and beautiful," "I loved the genuine friend vibe of the two with refreshing personalities," "Writer Baek Mi-kyung is so humorous and knowledgeable," "The chemistry between the beautiful writer and the actress is extremely fun. I'm so curious about the writer's next work," and so on.
Writer Baek is known for turning down many popular variety shows and appearing only on Kang Ye-won's YouTube out of loyalty, properly showing her devotion. Baek Mi-kyung reaffirmed her beauty, skill and personal charm. Having once again proven an overwhelming presence through YouTube, the public's expectations are focused on what astonishing stories she will tell in her next work.
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