‘Secret Royal Inspector’ Successfully Holds First Script Reading + Releases First Stills
The upcoming historical drama "Secret Royal Inspector" has released the first-ever stills of the show's first-ever script reading featuring Kim Myung Soo. The actors look immersed in their roles.
The script reading included director Kim Jung-min and writers Park Seong-hun and Kang Min-seon. From the role of Jo Su-min (the role of Kang Soon-ae) to the legendary actor Ji-sang (Jang Tae-Seung), Son Byeong-ho (Kim Byeong-Geun), and Choi Jong-won (Kang In-Chung), the leading roles of "Secret Royal Inspector" gathered to shine.
First, director Kim Jung-min, who will be directing the drama, expressed his aspirations, saying, "I hope it will end well without any major accidents." Actors also drew much attention by revealing their expectations and doing excellent role-playing.
As the full-scale script reading began, the actors showed vivid synchronicity with their characters in a perfectly assimilated form in the Joseon Dynasty. Kim Myung-soo, who explained his role as Seong-gyeom, a brilliant and intelligent friend who uses weapons well and speaks well, revealed the scene brightly by showing off a serious look and perfecting comic acting with brilliant gestures.
Kwon Na-ra, also showed amazing chemistry with Myung Soo. She embodied the character of Hong Da-in, the female lead who has natural virtue and charisma.
Lee Yi-Kyung also perfectly melded with the role of Park Chun-sam, a personality full of affection, showed off his character's joyful charm, and brought forth a lot of laughter in the room. Also, Lee Tae-hwan showed an incredible sense of presence with a soft yet solid appearance. In an atmosphere where the laughter never ceases, all actors exude a desperate charm, exchanging their lines, and raising expectations for the drama.
L of INFINITE, or Kim Myung Soo, is all set to appear in the upcoming historical drama "Secret Royal Inspector" alongside Kwon Nara.
According to Asian Wiki, "Secret Royal Inspector" is set towards the end of the Joseon era, where Sung Yi-Gyeom (Kim Myung Soo) placed first in the state examination. He now works at the Hongmungwan (administrative and research department without a goal or ambition for his life. One day, Sung Yi-Gyeom is caught gambling.
As punishment, he is assigned to work as a secret royal inspector. His job is to eradicate illegal acts and corruption by public officers. He carries out his new job with Hong Da-In (Kwon Nara) and Park Chun-Sam (Lee Yi-Kyung). Hong Da-In is a female inspector and solves cases with Sung Yi-Gyeom. Park Chun-Sam is Sung Yi-Gyeom's servant.
Park Chun-Sam is talkative, affectionate, and tearful. Meanwhile, Sung Yi-Beom (Lee Tae-Hwan) is Sung Yi-Gyeom's younger stepbrother. His father is a nobleman, but his mother is a slave. Due to his mother's low social status, his father does not accept him as his real son, and he is barred from having certain opportunities. He opposes his older stepbrother Sung Yi-Gyeom.
The stills released earlier by KBS2 express Kim Myung Soo's character's duality, where he pulls off both a serious look and a comedic expression and keeps switching back and forth between the two. KBS2 had previously released Kim Myung Soo's female lead for the drama, Kwon Nara, which shows her as a gorgeous but sharp gisaeng.
Kim Myung Soo (born March 13, 1992), known professionally as L, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist of boy band INFINITE in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014. He left Woollim Entertainment in August 2019 but continues to be a member of the group.
In June 2010, L officially made his debut as vocalist and visual of boy group INFINITE. In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama "Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari," which aired on TV Asahi in July. In 2012, he was cast in tvN's romance comedy series "Flower Band" as a rock group's guitarist. He was also cast in MBC's sitcom "What's The Deal, Mom?"
On May 15, 2013, L released a photo essay book titled L's Bravo Viewtiful, showing photos taken by him on a 93-day journey. The book was a best-seller and reached No. 1 in pre-orders on online bookstores such as YES24 and Kyobo.
In 2016, L was cast in the Korean-Chinese web drama My Catman. He also starred in the drama special The Day After We Broke Up, his first lead role. In 2017, L starred in MBC's historical drama The Emperor: Owner of the Mask. His portrayal of a commoner who stands in for the king earned viewers' approval, and he was named Actor of the Month in June by MBC Dramanet. In 2018, L starred in the legal drama Ms. Hammurabi portraying a judge. His performance in the series was well-received, earning him increased recognition. In 2019, L starred in the fantasy romance drama Angel's Last Mission: Love. In August 2019, L left Woollim Entertainment. In 2020, L is starred in the fantasy romance drama Meow, the Secret Boy, who turns into a human male.
Fans are excited to see Kim Myung Soo in a new role in this upcoming drama, and they can't wait for the show to air soon!
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