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[Herald Muse = Kim Minji] No Jae-won, who plays Bangul in the Netflix series Girigo, says he has a deep affection for the project that introduced him to a wider audience.<\/p>\nTranslation result [Herald Muse = Kim Minji] No Jae-won, who plays Bangul in the Netflix series Girigo, says he has a deep affection for the project that introduced him to a wider audience.<\/p>\n
No made a strong impression in Girigo as Bangul, a quietly protective presence who senses unseen malevolent forces.<\/p>\n
After a photo shoot that captured Bangul\u2019s dual nature, No spoke candidly about the series\u2019 sudden popularity and his experience with the role.<\/p>\n
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Asked how it felt to see Girigo reach No. 1 on both domestic and global charts, he admitted, \u201cI never imagined this.\u201d He added, \u201cWhen I first read the script, it felt so fresh and inventive I worried whether I could do it justice. I\u2019m truly grateful that so many people have embraced the show.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also described a special connection to Bangul. \u201cOn the surface, Bangul looks lighthearted and playful,\u201d No said, \u201cbut at heart he wants to ease other people\u2019s anxieties and make them feel safe. His core is the desire to be a source of strength for others.\u201d<\/p>\n
No said he centered his performance on faith\u2014faith in himself and the character. \u201cI kept telling myself, \u2018It\u2019s all inside me,\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cI pictured my beloved grandmother watching over me and believed I could protect someone. I acted from that belief.\u201d<\/p>\n
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When asked what he would wish for if the show\u2019s wish-granting app existed in real life, No replied, \u201cI\u2019d ask for the capacity to love wholeheartedly.\u201d He confessed, \u201cLoving and being loved isn\u2019t always easy. You can be afraid of getting hurt. Lately I\u2019ve realized how precious it is to love fully without expecting anything in return.\u201d<\/p>\n
His most memorable moment on set came when Bangul lifts the new sword and chants a spell. \u201cWhen I said, \u2018Save us, Moonjeonshin,\u2019 I literally got chills,\u201d No recalled. \u201cIt made me feel the real power of words.\u201d About the rooftop scene in which he chases Minsu and kicks the door open, he laughed that \u201cin the final take the door actually broke. Everything aligned perfectly\u2014it was thrilling.\u201d<\/p>\n
He explained that the shot where a metal rod appears to pierce his body was filmed using a specially made vest and costume effects.<\/p>\n
No worked with many younger actors on this project. \u201cIt was the first time people called me \u2018senior,\u2019 but everyone felt like friends,\u201d he said. \u201cI often felt I had the most to learn, so I focused on improving myself and received a lot of care and support from the juniors.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The role that left him feeling the emptiest after filming ended was Namgyu from Squid Game. \u201cAfter we wrapped, I felt like there was a hole in my chest,\u201d he admitted. \u201cLetting go of a character you\u2019ve lived with and thought about for a long time creates a profound emptiness.\u201d<\/p>\n
By contrast, the character who stayed with him the longest was Seowan from Morning Comes to the Psychiatric Ward. He imagined that Seowan and Bangul would make a good match: \u201cI think Bangul could help heal anxious Seowan in a healthy way.\u201d<\/p>\n
He smiled shyly at the passionate support from overseas fans. \u201cIt still feels like a dream,\u201d he said. Hearing that he\u2019s especially popular in Mexico and India, he added, \u201cI want to visit someday. I\u2019m studying English and Japanese more so I can travel freely and communicate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, having successfully reshaped his image with Girigo, No Jae-won is preparing for the release of Made in Korea Season 2. \u201cPlease look forward to Pyo Hak-su\u2019s transformation,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve wrapped up more storylines than in Season 1, so the plot will be even more compelling.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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