”There were some difficult parts”... ”Sent to the emergency room” - Ko Hyun Jung was absent due to poor health, but the production presentation of the new TV series ”Namib” was full of touching stories

Although actor Ko Hyun Jung was unable to attend the production presentation of the TV series "Namib" due to poor health, he made his presence felt on set with many heartwarming stories.
On the afternoon of the 16th, at The Saint Grand Boulevard on the 6th floor of D Cube City in Sindorim, Guro-gu, Seoul,
The production presentation for Genie TV/ENA's "Namib" was held at the 2019 Seoul Convention Center, and Director Kang Min-gu, Ko Hyun Jung, Ryoun, Yoon Sang Hyun, and LEEJINWOO attended and brightened up the event.
However, two hours before the press conference, unfortunate news was announced. Ko Hyun Jung, who was originally scheduled to attend, was suddenly unable to attend due to poor health.
Ko Hyun Jung will be returning to TV series for the first time in about three years since JTBC's "Someone Like You" in 2021.
Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the event, and the questions that should have been directed to Ko Hyun Jung were instead directed to director Kang Min Gong.
Director Kang Min-gu said about Ko Hyun Jung's current health condition, "First of all, there were some difficult parts in terms of the schedule. Actor Ko Hyun Jung himself has been working so hard that he has been unable to take care of himself."
"It was physically tough because I was forced to do all the work. I didn't leave my seat during filming on location, so even though I was able to finish everything and leave, there were some parts that were difficult," he said.
He continued, "After arriving on set, we were always smiling and having fun filming. There were two more days of filming left. I think actor Ko Hyun Jung was able to make it to the end with his mental strength."
Why did the director cast Ko Hyun Jung as fired star producer Kang Soo-hyeon?
When I first saw the characters, I thought Ko Hyun Jung was the most powerful. I thought he was the best suited for the role, considering his charisma and delicacy.
The characters are very strong, and I think there is an aura of passionate acting. In this work, there is of course that aura, but I would have liked it to be a little more detailed and delicate in conveying the emotions and resonance.
Ryoun will play the role of Yoo Jin Woo, a long-term trainee who was kicked out of the agency, and will team up with Ko Hyun Jung the most.
Yeo Eun said, "First of all, when I filmed with him for the first time, I was so nervous that I couldn't sleep because he was such an amazing senior. However, he made me feel very comfortable and helped me act well.
"I think I was able to act well because they brought out the best in me. We had a great chemistry," he said. "There was a scene where I had to use a lot of emotion. It was a very cold day.
"We had to film on the rooftop so it was easy to lose focus, but he helped me to immerse myself in the character," he said, thanking Go Hyun Jung.
Yoon Sang Hyun, who played her husband, also commented, "He was much more relaxed than I was worried about, and I was able to act well during the emotional scenes.
He really liked comical acting, so I taught him a lot. I'm good at comedy acting, so I gave him a lot of guidance.
Unfortunately, Ko Hyun Jung could not be there, but the atmosphere at the press conference was warm and cozy with her heartwarming stories and praise.
"Namib" is a drama that will be a successful return for Njung, and interest and expectations are high. Meanwhile, Genie TV/ENA's "Namib" is a drama about fired star producer Kang Soo-hyeon.
The story follows the couple as they meet long-time trainee Yoo Jin Woo at the agency and each work towards their own goals. The series will premiere in Korea on the 23rd.