Actor Gong Myung Reveals His Steady and Passionate Filmography in 'Life is a Movie'

There was a reason for actor Gong Myung's success.

On the 7th, Gong Myung appeared as a guest on KBS 1TV's movie talk show 'Life is a Movie', reflecting on his 13-year journey. 'Life is a Movie' is a program that looks back on the past and present of beloved content, from legendary classic films that made today possible to new era OTT hits, exploring the moments of change unfolding before us. This episode was particularly special as it aired right after a change in broadcast time, with Gong Myung gracing the occasion as a special guest.

Gong Myung expressed, "I wanted to join because of my love for movies," sharing his thoughts on appearing in 'Life is a Movie', and he also revealed his promotional intentions for the film 'The History of Confession', which was released on Netflix on the 29th of last month. He took time to reflect on the diverse aspects of actor Gong Myung as they walked through his filmography, now in his 13th year since debut.

Recalling memories of his debut work, the omnibus film 〈Any Perspective〉, Gong Myung chose 'Seonjae' from 'Ice River' as his favorite character, showing his affection. As a rookie, Gong Myung was like a blank canvas that could express the director's intentions perfectly, and in 2014, he caught the attention of directors in the film 'This is the End for Us', emerging as a star in the independent film scene. Before becoming a ten-million actor with 'Extreme Job', he steadily built his filmography from independent films, showcasing his growth as a late-blooming actor through various genres and characters over the past decade.

Especially during his military service, Gong Myung appeared in 'Hansan: Rising Dragon' and 'Killing Romance', making it feel like there was no gap in his career. He showcased deep acting in 'Citizen Deokhee' and took on his first villain role in 'The Square', continuing his constant transformation as an actor. Film critic Rainer commented on Gong Myung, describing him as an actor who hustles and delivers on every project, like a rainbow sorbet that offers various flavors.

Finally, they discussed the globally successful 'The History of Confession'. Set in 1998, the film follows nineteen-year-old Park Se-ri (played by Shin Eun-soo) as she plans a strategy to straighten her lifelong complex of curly hair before a life-changing confession, getting entangled with the mysterious transfer student Han Yoon-seok. Gong Myung plays Han Yoon-seok, who transfers from Seoul to Busan, adding depth to the character with his delicate emotions. He shared behind-the-scenes stories of studying 1990s props with the staff to match the film's 1998 setting, revealing his affection and confidence in 'The History of Confession'.