Is Song Kang's Father a Former Gymnast, Making His Body Flexible Due to His Heritage?

Kapanlagi.com - The NAVILLERA drama press conference was just held on Tuesday (16/3). Song Kang and other cast members were present at the event.

An interesting fact emerged from the 26-year-old actor's confession. It turns out that his father used to work as a gymnast.

It's no wonder that Song Kang looks flexible when portraying a ballet dancer in the NAVILLERA drama. Song Kang said that his father has supported him in delving into this role.

1. Former Gymnast Father

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Song Kang admitted to receiving support from his father, who is a former gymnast. The actor added that his father played a significant role in his acting as a ballerino.

"Yes, it's true that my father is a former gymnast. It's not just advice, he gives me a lot of support and tells me to always do my best. I feel a lot of pressure because this is my first time dancing ballet and I worry if I can do it well, but I think I've done it well. I want to give myself a pat on the back (for doing a good job)," said Song Kang.

2. Drama Synopsis

The drama NAVILLERA tells the story of a 23-year-old student who tries to find his dream and meets a 70-year-old man who becomes his friend. Song Kang plays a young inspiring ballerino named Lee Chae Rok.

It is told that Chae Rok is inspired by his mother, who is a ballerina. Unfortunately, his mother passed away when he was young. Going through difficult times and feeling estranged from his father, Chae Rok almost gave up on his dream.

Then he meets Sim Deok Chul, a 70-year-old man who once gave up his dream as a ballerino for his family. Eventually, Chae Rok and Sim Deok Chul will become friends and pursue their dreams in the ballet world.

This drama will premiere on March 22, 2021. So, are you ready to see Song Kang's new performance as a ballerino?

(kpl/lmp)