Namkoong Min returns to greet Korean drama fans through his latest project titled Our Movie. In this drama, the versatile actor takes on the role of Lee Jae Ha, a film director who is struggling to regain his glory. The character he plays brings an emotional and personal side, in line with the title of the drama which raises the theme of love and life's struggles.
Lee Jae Ha, the character played by Namkoong Min, is described as the son of a legendary director who was once considered a genius due to his highly successful film debut. However, that fame did not last long. After five years without any new work, Jae Ha was hit by an identity crisis and lost his way as a creator.
His lingering doubts lead Jae Ha to believe that his past successes were merely a fluke. However, a turning point comes when a close producer encourages him to return to work, with an ambitious project: a remake of his father's legendary film about a character with a terminal illness.
Jae Ha's struggle to direct this film is not only about creativity, but also about coming to terms with the past and new hopes for the future. The drama highlights the inner and emotional struggles of an artist who wants to rediscover himself through the medium he loves.
In a number of photos released by SBS via Instagram @sbsdrama.official, Jae Ha is seen wearing headphones and focusing on monitoring the monitor screen on the filming location. In another scene, he leads an audition session to find the lead actor for his film. Jae Ha's eyes are seen sparkling—signaling his renewed enthusiasm after a long time.
The presence of Jeon Yeo Been as Lee Da Eum, Namkoong Min's co-star in this drama, also gives a strong nuance to the dynamics of the story. Da Eum is an actress who lives her life as if every day is her last. Their meeting is the beginning of a touching love story, in the midst of their respective journeys to find the meaning of life.
Namkoong Min himself is known as a Korean actor who has a wide range of acting abilities. He has played characters with various genres, ranging from thrillers, action, to romance. His performances are always considered full of emotion and have succeeded in leaving a deep impression on the audience.
Namkoong Min's career began in the early 2000s, precisely through the film Bungee Jumping of Their Own in 2001. He began to gain recognition after starring in the drama Drama City: To William, which brought him the Best Actor award at the 2003 KBS Drama Awards. The peak of his popularity was increasingly visible after appearing in the drama Listen to My Heart (2011), which made his name even more widely known.
Since then, he has starred in various popular dramas such as Remember: War of the Son, Good Manager, and Doctor Prisoner. Namkoong Min also showed his extraordinary ability in Hot Stove League, the drama that brought him the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2020 SBS Drama Awards. He again won the Daesang at the 2021 MBC Drama Awards for his acting in The Veil.
Not only is he good at acting, Namkoong Min is also known as a talented figure behind the scenes. He has directed and written scripts for several short film projects, showing his other creative side in the entertainment industry. With a background as a director and screenwriter in real life, Namkoong Min's role as Lee Jae Ha in Our Movie feels very authentic.
He not only plays the role of a director, but truly understands the emotions and pressures behind the profession. Fans and Korean drama lovers are looking forward to how Namkoong Min will bring to life the character of Jae Ha, a man who has lost his way, but struggles to rise again to create something meaningful, both for his career and his life.
The production team said, “Lee Jae Ha is a character who experiences a wide range of emotions—from self-doubt and pressure to deep passion for movies and sincere love,” as quoted by Soompi on Wednesday May 14, 2025.
They added, “Every time I see actor Namkoong Min’s performance, which captures all the emotions that Lee Jae Ha brings, it feels like the character has stepped out of the script and come to life,” raising anticipation for the role. For those of you who are looking forward to Namkoong Min's latest acting, don't miss the Korean drama Our Movie starting June 13, 2025 at 21.50 on SBS!
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