‘I’ve always wanted to play diverse roles’: Somebody star Kim Young-kwang on playing a serial killer in the Netflix K-drama, a change from romcoms

Kim Young-kwang is used to starring in romantic comedies, but left his comfort zone to play psychotic serial killer Yoon-oh in Netflix K-drama series Somebody

He talks about creating the character with series director Jung Ji-woo, and thinking it would be much scarier if viewers can’t predict what he’s going to do

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Kim Young-kwang as serial killer Yoon-oh and Kang Hae-lim as app developer Sum in a still from Korean drama series Somebody on Netflix.

Published: 5:15am, 3 Dec 2022Updated: 6:41am, 3 Dec 2022

By Lee Gyu-lee

Actor Kim Young-kwang has spent most of his career starring in romantic comedies like the 2018 film On Your Wedding Day and the 2021 series Hello, Me!.

But with Netflix’s latest Korean original series Somebody, the actor steps out of his comfort zone to broaden his repertoire, playing a psychotic serial killer.

“When I joined Somebody, it felt like a challenge. I really wanted to complete this mission successfully,” says Kim. “I’ve always wanted to play diverse roles and take part in different genres … And I’m pleased to show a new persona with Somebody.”

Kim Young-kwang in a still from Somebody. Photo: Netflix

Led by filmmaker Jung Ji-woo, whose previous work includes the romance film Eungyo and Tune in for Love, the eight-part suspense series released last month revolves around a dating app developer, Sum (Kang Hae-lim), who has trouble socialising with other people because of her Asperger’s syndrome.