On November 5, Kim Jae-young met Newsen at a bar in Gangnam, Seoul, for an interview commemorating the conclusion of the SBS drama The judge of hell (written by Jo Yi-soo and directed by Park Jin-pyo).
With a bright smile, Kim shared, “I’m thrilled that the show has had good ratings. From the first time I read the script, I thought it would be an interesting drama and I was happy to be a part of it.”
This was Kim’s first time acting in a fantasy genre. He mentioned, “I was curious to see how it would turn out on screen. I thought the courtroom revenge scenes would be very satisfying for viewers and fun to watch, and with the fast-paced plot, I wanted to watch them too, regardless of my involvement.
Kim also looked at viewers’ reactions. “What struck me was people saying my character was cute, like a puppy. There were also comments saying, “Don’t show up again or interfere with Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin-hye)” after my character, who was supposed to die in episode 2, returned,” he laughed.
Reflecting on the atmosphere on set, Kim said, “This was the director’s first drama, so he was understandably nervous about the ratings. He was hopeful but anxious. We were only hoping for more than 10% viewers, especially since the previous show Good Partner had set a good precedent. Some action scenes required three consecutive days of filming, so it was physically demanding but still fun.”
Watching the high ratings roll in, Kim admitted, “I had this crazy thought that maybe I could finally do it. I’ve worked on several projects before, but I’ve never experienced this level of viewership. I’ve always dreamed of being part of a drama that reaches double-digit ratings, and it’s amazing to see it happen.
He added, “People now recognize me more when I walk around. I received many messages from friends saying they enjoyed the drama. My parents are happy too – they’ve never seen any of my dramas to the end before, so this one was especially satisfying.
The judge of hellwhich concluded on November 2, follows the story of Kang Bit-na, a demon in the body of a judge (played by Park Shin-hye), who meets Han Da-on, a passionate detective (played by Kim Jae-young). ), in a hellish world. Together, they ensure justice and help Bit-na become a true judge. The fantasy-action drama with themes of good and evil reached a peak rating of 13.6%, gaining considerable popularity. (According to Nielsen Korea’s National Household Rating)
Source: Newsen
