What would Anthony Kim do? Well, he’d probably nominate himself as my favorite character, maybe even the BEST character in any drama ever. It wouldn’t be a stretch! Maybe it’s cheating to talk about a character/drama I’ve already spoken about, but I believe it is my earthly duty to spread the gospel of Anthony Kim/”King of Dramas” as much as possible.
Kim Myung-min is a force. Not even that, he’s a vortex! Starring in a drama with my number one ahjusshi crush means you have to act or be out-acted. How is it that the positively delightful Jin Yi-han was reduced to someone so milquetoast in “A New Leaf“? Add Kim Sang-joong* to the mix and the poor guy never stood a a chance. Dat gravitas…
However, King of Dramas (SBS / 2012) was fortunate enough to feature a gripping story told through the eyes of a plucky drama screenwriter and charismatic/ruthless producer who started from the top. Then the bottom. (NOW WE HEAH) Not only that, you had an amazing supporting cast that made you laugh, laugh some more, and feel all sorts of warm and gooey on the inside. I appreciate that Anthony Kim/Kim Myung-min was allowed to be so distinct/quirky in his own way without completely overwhelming others — they all had to bring their A-game, which was way more comfortable to take in than watching Kim Sang-joong and KMM steamroll over everyone else by just breathing. I mean, all Kim Sang-joong did was talk and furrow his eyebrow, but dammit if he didn’t do it well.
But I digress. The reason we have gathered here today is not to talk about how great KoD is (a drama about making dramas, how perfectly meta!), but to extol the magnificence that is the charismatic and riveting Anthony Kim. If at this point you’re still doubting yourself, allow me to explain why I love Anthony Kim. HINT! It’s not just because of the suits.
Anthony Kim gets up in your business.
He’s not a businessman, he’s a business… MAN.
Anthony Kim is the man you have smoochy dreams about.
FOR REAL THOUGH this was so embarrassing! It’s bad enough that the guy Go-eun’s dreaming about witnesses her miming the act, but when he tells her to get back to work afterward? HAH. (The BTS for this scene though? Ridiculously cute.)
Anthony Kim cries a lot.
“Even if my mother were to die, I am not a person who cries.”
Anthony Kim doesn’t just stare, he smolders.
The second .gif — gotdamn!
Anthony Kim realizes he’s in love, then needs a moment.
He’s feeling feelings about catching feelings.
“I’m Anthony Kim. Mere alcohol can’t defeat me.”
Anthony Kim believes in Lee Go-eun.
“I may not believe in the world, and I may not even believe in myself, but I believe in you.”
Anthony Kim is never third rate.
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(More) Reasons to Watch: The next time you watch a drama, ask not what your drama can do for you, but what Anthony Kim can do for your drama.
Honorable Mention: Hamasaki Mitsuo (“Saikou no Rikon“, Fuji TV / 2013), Lee Min-seok (“High School King of Savvy“, tVN / 2014)
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9 responses to “Day 6: Favorite Character I”
omggggggg im dying who is this guy
…can you tell I need to get out more? Seriously though! Why is she sleeping at “work?” So many questions.
A TRUE GEM OF AN ACTOR
…sooooo much squealing potential and omg the smoulder I mean this is just gifs. I’d prolly be screaming at my monitor if I were watching for reals
Listen to yourself! This is a must watch! For reference, this was me even after running through it multiple times. That exact expression
AHHHHH
Who is this guy?? He looks like that guy from Super Junior who was in Skip Beat with Ivy Chen.
You would be right, it’s Siwon! He was perfect! So, so perfect
YOOOOO 5 months later I’m finally freaking watching this series, and I literally am yelling at my screen. I’m on Episode 10. Anthony Kim is so #menswear
Where are you I need to like fangirl about thissss
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS welcome to the dark side
He is sooooo bloody terrible in this series. Then again Min-Ah isn’t really doing better when she’s all up in Anthony’s business.
Girl get a clue he is so over you!
UGHHHHHHHHH