Caption: 2014.10.06 Samsung-dong, COEX

The real 'Jang Geu-rae' acting idol YIm Si-wan / On location at the production presentation of the drama "Misaeng"

Yim Si-wan

Motivation for appearing in Misaeng

Si-wan: I was already linked with Misaeng through its prequel. Because of that, I watched the anime version with a great interest, and when I heard it was being made into a drama I didn't even have to think about volunteering first. So I am very grateful for having been given this opportunity.

Caption: Co-actor Kang Ha-neul

Si-wan: Ha-neul's attraction is that he has a very smooth voice.

Ha-neul: Thank you.

Si-wan: And, Ha-neul is...

Man: Just for reference, Yim Si-wan is older than Kang Ha-neul.

Si-wan: Ah, yes.

Ha-neul: Thanks, brother Si-wan.

Si-wan: I'm older than him.

He also has a greater calmness and sincerity compared with his age.

Caption: Creating the character Jang Geu-rae

Si-wan: I've got some friends working in offices. So I asked them about how things are there, and I listened to stories about them and their lives, because I've never worked in an office. I didn't try to experience it myself, because I was reminded that Geu-rae hadn't experienced it either at the start. So I did my best to give that feeling in my acting.

What I think about Misaeng is; it's not telling us how to live or giving us guidance, but rather throwing the message at us that we're already living that way. Because of that, I'd like to ask the viewers to watch the drama with a relaxed mind, maybe with a beer, and remember that you or someone close to you is living a life like that.