Actor Gong Myung shared his thoughts on the end of ‘A Week Before I Die’.
Recently, the last episode of the TVING original drama ‘A Week Before I Die’ (produced by CJ ENM and Studio Mondo, provided by TVING) was released. Gong Myung plays the role of Kim Ram Woo, his first love, who appears as a grim reaper, and delivers a warm and heartbreaking romance of youth like a spring day.
Gong Myung, who returned to drama after a long time, properly proved what a ‘Gong Myung Romance’ is. Ram Woo is a character who informs Jung Hee Wan (Kim Min Ha) of his death, but at the same time wants to restore hope in life. Gong Myung received favorable reviews for his convincing portrayal of Ram Woo, who embraces Hee Wan with a bright smile and affectionate energy like a ray of light in a dark situation facing death. Above all, his deeper eyes, resonant voice, and more solid inner acting were enough to be recognized for his potential as a romantic male lead.
First, Gong Myung expressed his feelings through his agency Saram Entertainment, saying, “This is a meaningful piece of work, so it doesn’t feel real that it’s ending. I would like to thank everyone who loved ‘A Week Before I Die. ’” He continued, “I tried to make it feel like Ram Woo is warmly embracing and comforting Hee Wan, as I hope that Hee Wan will have the strength to live well in the future.” This is also revealed in Ram Woo’s earnest sincerity as he appears in front of Hee Wan, knowing that he will disappear if he interferes with the register, and finally allows Hee Wan’s time to pass.
Gong Myung leads Hee Wan with a bright appearance, but he also asks Hee Wan, who seems to be waiting for death, “Why can’t you keep moving forward?” He did not let a single scene go by in vain, showing Ram Woo’s side only caring about Hee Wan’s safety when they meet again. In particular, Ram-woo’s last scene, where he tries to be remembered with a smile while saving Hee-wan until the end by saying, “Saving you is saving me,” made viewers cry.
On the other hand, Gong-myung expressed relief at his mother Jeong-suk (Seo Young-hee) living with longing instead of guilt over his death, and revealed that he wanted to express familial love while acting as Ram-woo, who lights a fire for Jeong-suk. “I thought that consolation for longing was also necessary, so I tried to immerse myself in that part with all my heart and act,” he said. “I hope that everyone who watches it will truly love their loved ones and miss those they miss to their heart’s content.” Finally, he expressed his affection for the drama by saying, “‘A Week Before I Die’ is something you can enjoy watching whenever you start watching it. If you haven’t watched it yet, please watch it on Tving right now.”
[Full Q& A with actor Gong Myung ]
Q. How do you feel about the ending of ‘A Week Before I Die’?
It’s a work with a special meaning, so it doesn’t feel real. I’d like to thank everyone who loved ‘A Week Before I Die’.
Q. How do you feel about acting as the character Kim Ram Woo? I talked a lot with the director and actress Kim Min Ha before filming, and we exchanged opinions on set, so there were no difficulties. I was happy the entire time I was acting as Kim Ram Woo.
Q. Is there anything you paid attention to when acting out Ram Woo’s feelings for Hee Wan? I tried to convey my feelings sincerely so that Ram Woo’s unique way of expressing himself could be seen. In particular, since Ram Woo wants Hee Wan to have the strength to live well, I tried to make it feel like I was warmly embracing and comforting her.
Q. Is there a message you wanted to convey in your relationship with your mother, Jeong Sook? I wanted to express not only the romance between lovers, but also the love between family. I also thought that comfort for longing was necessary, so I tried to immerse myself in those parts and act with all my heart.
Q. A word to the viewers of ‘A Week Before I Die’, I am grateful that you think of it as a fresh image unique to youth fantasy romance, but I hope it will remain as a work that delivers comfort for longing. The love that so many people gave me gave me great strength. I hope that everyone who watched it will truly love the people they love and miss the people they miss to their heart’s content.
Q. A word to potential viewers who haven’t seen ‘A Week Before I Die’: Have you not seen ‘A Week Before I Die’ yet? It is a work that contains all of the diverse and complex emotions of youth, from fresh, cute, and lovable to heartbreaking, so you can enjoy it whenever you start. Please watch ‘A Week Before I Die’ on Tving right now.
