Kim Young-dae to Perform 'To the Moon and Back' OST Live on 'Show! Music Core'
Actor Kim Young-dae is set to bring his role as a singer in the upcoming drama 'To the Moon and Back' to life on the stage of 'Show! Music Core'.
Sources confirm that Kim Young-dae will make a special guest appearance on the MBC music program 'Show! Music Core,' airing on the 27th. During his appearance, he is scheduled to perform the OST for his new MBC drama, 'To the Moon and Back'.
'To the Moon and Back' chronicles the hyper-realistic survival story of three women from underprivileged backgrounds who venture into cryptocurrency investments. Kim Young-dae portrays Ham Ji-woo, a former singer dreaming of a return to the stage, who is now the director of the Big Data TF team at Marron Confectionery.
To prepare for his role, Kim Young-dae not only participated in the OST but also practiced drumming and recording, expressing that he put in significant effort despite not being a professional singer. Co-star Lee Sun-bin praised his vocals, stating, "The song is so good. His voice is embedded in the OST."
The 'Show! Music Core' production team reached out to Kim Young-dae for an OST performance, recognizing the unique appeal of an actor embodying a former singer. This aligns with the show's recent efforts to diversify its stages beyond K-pop idols.
Kim Young-dae is also awaiting the release of the TVING original series 'Dear X,' where he plays the male lead. He recently attended the opening ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival alongside co-star Kim Yoo-jung. His multifaceted challenges in 'To the Moon and Back' and 'Show! Music Core' are highly anticipated.
The episode of 'Show! Music Core' featuring Kim Young-dae is scheduled to broadcast on Saturday, the 27th, at 3:15 PM KST.
To embody his role as a former singer in 'To the Moon and Back,' Kim Young-dae dedicated himself to practicing drumming and recording the OST. He mentioned at a press conference that he put in extra effort for his singing performance, acknowledging it wasn't his strongest suit. His co-stars, Lee Sun-bin and Ra Mi-ran, have lauded his musical contribution to the drama.