Finale week is up for Royal Secret Agent and its female lead, Kwon Nara shared her thoughts about her latest project!
Set during the time of Joseon era, the iQiyi original and exclusive K-drama series Royal Secret Agent follows the story of a delinquent gambler who was assigned to work as a secret inspector as a form of punishment.
Kwon Nara plays the role of Hong Da-in, a valiant Joseon woman who helps the hero of the series Sung Yi-gyeom (Kim Myung Soo) in eradicating corruption.
The show premiered on the platform in December 2020 and has since enjoyed a good following among K-drama fans. In Korea, one of its latest episodes rated 9.7%, setting a personal best for the show.
The actress graced an interview with iQIYI unveiling insights about her latest project.
Kwon Nara’s First Historical Series
Listing reasons on her eagerness to her latest series, Kwon Nara mentioned how her character Hong Da-in pursues her goals fervently. It fits the justice-seeking message of the storyline.
She added how reading the script made her look forward to what situations Da-in and the royal secret agent team would meet that would lead the viewers’ hearts to be comforted and empowered.
“We suffered from a hard year due to Covid-19. I thought it was a series that could give laughter, fun, and hope to all of us, so I really wanted to participate,” she said.
As her first period series, Kwon Na Ra confessed her woes in expressing her character in a friendly and attractive way. Since Hong Da-in is a character different from what she played before, she felt nervous and excited at the same time.
She asserted, “I hope you can see how the fearless youth who know nothing but go straight in an unreasonable and corrupt world would grow and change. We are looking forward to becoming a work that can show you the process of growing up like Da-in!”
Working with Kim Myung Soo & Lee Yi Kyung
When asked about her chemistry with the Royal Secret Agent male lead, Kim Myung Soo, she shared how having the same age range helped the synergy well. s
“Since I work with my age actors, our chemistry matches well, and we usually talk a lot. The more we talked, the better our acting chemistry was,” she responded.
She shared how Kim Myung-soo showed a variety of appearance from being sly to a tough figure complementing the dignity of a royal secret agent.
Meanwhile, she detailed Lee Yi Kyung’s professionalism. He played lots of pranks, but when the shooting began, he easily slipped into his character. And he’s really good at acting sly so she was constantly admiring him.
“Our chemistry was great. He’s like a vitamin in the shooting field. I’m looking forward to this work because it seems to be a good combination of a good script, sensational and pleasant acting, and a synergy created by our growing chemistry.”
On Playing Hong Da-in
Recounting her experience portraying Da-in, Kwon Nara conveyed how she’s a character who is hard to define. While she’s a figure skilled in singing and dancing, she’s a character with limitless capacity. Her childlike purity, bravery to her set goals and warm heart are drawing points of her character.
Linking Da-in’s description to what resembles to her in real life, she thought her pleasant and playful attitude fits the bill. Aside from that, her seriousness, focus and effort to be comfortable while having fun with the team.
She also disclosed a scene in the first episode left a mark on her. That is when Da-in garbed in her graceful courtesan appeal hit a nobleman threatening her that he would kill himself for her. One of her favorite lines was the one Yi-gyeom and Da-in told in the 11th episode.
“Nothing is more painful than being unable to forget.”
Kwon Na Ra said, “I think it was the most memorable to unravel the various emotions that Da-in, who looks firm, experienced. I think it contains the feelings that she has been through in her life. It seems that all the pains that she suffered melt in the lines.”
Inviting viewers to watch Royal Secret Agent on iQIYI, Kwon Na Ra asked for support about the fascinating series.
“Hi, I’m actress Kwon Nara. Royal Secret Agent where I play Hong Da-in is streaming now on iQIYI. It is a comic mystery investigation series with all the fun, attractions, and rich stories. It is a work that can bring a little bit of excitement to the viewers nowadays who have a lot of worries and concerns. Please show your love to Royal Secret Agent.”
PR Source: iQIYI
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