JTBC (Korea) reported on July 23 that Park Min Young may play the main role in the Korean version of the Japanese drama "The Confidence Man JP". Immediately afterwards, the actress's management company Hook Entertainment confirmed that she was actively considering the offer.
“The Confidence Man JP” is a comedy about a gang of con artists called the Confidence Man - who form a team to steal money from greedy businessmen and illegal companies or the mafia, by any means possible. can. The leader of this group of scammers is the beautiful woman Dako.
The film was broadcast in April 2018 on Fuji TV (Japan) and received so much love from the audience that it was turned into a movie and also a special broadcast program. special for Fuji TV's 60th anniversary.
According to media, the Korean adaptation of "The Confidence Man KR" will be directed by Nam Ki Hoon of the movies "Casino", "This Love Is Forceless", and known by Hong Seung Hyun - screenwriter. dramatization of the movies "Criminal Acts" and "Psychic Detective".
The actress invited to play the main role, Park Min Young, made an impressive comeback earlier this year with the role of Kang Ji Won in the revenge movie "You go and marry my husband".
The Korean newspaper assessed that, in addition to the attraction from previous successful works, Park Min Young possesses real acting skills, as well as the ability to create good chemistry (chemical reactions) with her friends. Acting is a plus point, promising to bring the audience interesting footage, if she agrees to participate in the Korean version of "The Confidence Man JP".
The reason is because in the original, the film's content is told in a fast-paced manner. Before each episode, there are famous quotes and quotes, helping the audience shape the story the episode wants to tell.
In addition, the main female character Dako is built not only to be beautiful and intelligent but also very good at fraud. To many viewers, Dako is a sweet and a bit "weird" and sassy girl. And this is considered a new challenge that Park Min Young has the opportunity to try.
