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A new haircut, documentaries about office life, and a dish that was way too spicy for her. With two weeks to go before the launch of « Nine to Six », Park Min-young She opens up about preparing for her role as a perfectionist executive, her chemistry with Yook Sungjae and Go Soo, and an episode she’s particularly looking forward to.
A setting that put a smile back on his face
Park Min-young plays Kang Ji-yi, the deputy head of a company's legal department, entirely devoted to her work.
The actress explains that there’s nothing extravagant or spectacular about this character. But it allowed her to rediscover a brighter side of herself, even though she had become a bit withdrawn over the years. She enjoyed watching Ji-yi evolve through her interactions with the other characters, to the point where she herself felt happier while playing the role. It’s a role she says she truly cherishes.
Careful preparation
Having never worked in a company before, Park Min-young took her preparation very seriously. She watched documentaries about office life and interviewed friends and family who work in that environment.
She also changed her look, sporting a clean, neat bob, to best embody the image of an efficient and sharp executive. Fans will enjoy this behind-the-scenes anecdote: her character relieves stress by devouring extra-spicy jjamppong, a very hot seafood noodle soup. But the actress can’t stand chili peppers. To get through it, she imagined herself eating a dish she loves.
A close-knit trio
On set, the chemistry seemed to be perfect. Park Min-young describes Yook Sungjae as someone who is funny and unpredictable, but also as an excellent actor. Since they’re both pretty mischievous, they divided up the roles: he handles the improvisations, and she handles the reactions.
And when the duo started getting a little too rowdy, Go Soo always showed up at just the right moment to calm them down with her usual gentleness. A natural balance that, in her view, fostered their on-screen chemistry.
«Watch up to Episode 12»
The actress describes «Nine to Six» as a story about ordinary people facing the challenges of everyday life, spiced up with a touch of sweet romance. It’s a drama you can watch and relax.
She also has a special request for viewers: don’t miss episodes 1, 2, and 12, whose endings she considers remarkable. She says she felt particularly calm and happy while filming Episode 12, and hopes that this happiness will reach the audience who have been following the series up to that point.
«Nine to Six» will air starting Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 9 p.m. (Korean time)—which is 1 p.m. in France—on SBS.