Actor Kim Beom is stepping onto the stage with his first musical, 'Gentleman's Guide.' On the 4th, King Kong by Starship, his agency, unveiled behind-the-scenes stills from Kim Beom's profile shoot for the musical.

Known for his roles in various dramas like tvN's 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed,' JTBC's 'Law School,' and tvN's 'Ghost Doctor,' Kim Beom has showcased his versatility across different genres from fantasy to romance.

Kim Beom's leap into musical theater has sparked keen interest. 'Gentleman's Guide' is set in early 1900s London, telling the tale of Monty Navarro, a young man who discovers he's eighth in line to an aristocratic family and plots to eliminate those ahead of him to claim the earldom.

In this production, Kim Beom will mesmerize audiences with his portrayal of Monty Navarro's intriguing transformation.

The released photos depict Kim Beom embodying a character akin to a painting, setting high expectations. His eyes reflect Monty's determination to secure his place as heir, while his suave smile exudes the earl's composed demeanor.

Despite it being his first musical profile shoot, Kim Beom's professionalism shone through, impressing the on-site staff with his quick adaptation and remarkable shots.

'Gentleman's Guide' will run at Gwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall from June 6th to October 20th.

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Actress Gong Hyo Jin recently opened up about how difficult it was to film her drama When the Stars Gossip, which aired on tvN and ended last February.

On April 20, Gong Hyo Jin uploaded a new video on her YouTube channel For Now Gong Hyo Jin, where she talked honestly about the experience.

She shared, “Everything about making this drama felt new.” She continued, “I wondered, ‘Do they really have to film this far in advance?’ Some parts needed two years of post-production. The story was also very difficult, and I thought viewers might have a hard time understanding it.”

Gong Hyo Jin revealed that almost the entire drama took place in space. “To be honest, except for one episode out of 16, everything was set in space,” she said. “Filming the zero-gravity scenes took so much time. Just one episode took over two months to film.”

She added that the filming process was physically hard too. “If I was filming for 15 hours while hanging on wires, half of that time I was literally in the air,” she explained. “My blood wouldn’t circulate properly, and I had to shout, ‘Please let me down!’ It’s crazy that I did this for a whole year.”

Even with all the struggles, Gong Hyo Jin still found meaning in the experience. “Of course the actors worked hard, but I think the staff suffered even more,” she said. “After it all ended, I felt like I really worked hard too.” Then she laughed and added, “I don’t think anyone will dare to make a space drama for a while.”

When the Stars Gossip was a 50 billion won project with a high budget. It told the story of Boss Eve (played by Gong Hyo Jin), who works at a zero-gravity space station, and Gong Ryong, a mysterious man with a secret mission.

However, the drama didn’t do well. Many viewers criticized the confusing plot and poor CGI. The space bed scenes in the early episodes were also mocked and caused many people to stop watching. The last episode, where Eve dies after giving birth, was especially criticized.

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