The upcoming drama “Confidence Queen” has unveiled new stills of Park Hee Soon in character!
A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese comedy drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” follows three con artists with extraordinary talents as they pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars as Yoon Yi Rang, a con artist with an IQ of 165 and a genius-level intellect in the top 1 percent. With her eccentric thinking and cold charisma, she leads the team in their intricate schemes.
Park Hee Soon stars as James, the eldest member and big brother figure of the team. James balances the group with his smooth attitude, disarming humor, and quietly commanding presence—a character exuding timeless, classic charm.
The new stills highlight James’s infinite charms as the “gentleman” of the team. In one still, James sports a hip, colorful outfit and neatly organizes stacks of cash on a table, flashing a bright smile that reflects his role as the group’s anchor. In another, holding a champagne glass with a soft gaze, James radiates effortless warmth in transparent horn-rimmed glasses and a perfectly fitting denim shirt. A different shot captures James in a sharp suit, staring out of a building window with a piercing look befitting a master strategist.
Sharing why he chose “Confidence Queen,” Park Hee Soon explained, “I’ve been taking on a lot of heavy and serious roles lately, so I wanted to try something light and fun. I also had a strong thirst for change.” He continued, “I was drawn to the multifaceted charms of James. He’s a character with both wit and the ability to resolve situations. What really appealed to me was the chance to not only do comedy but also transform into a variety of personas through James. I was excited to bring him to life in the unique, fast-paced, and exhilarating atmosphere of ‘Confidence Queen.’”
The actor also opened up about the challenges of portraying the role in detail: “With every new script that came out, I had to directly set the character analysis, acting style, costumes, and makeup for each of James’s different personas, which wasn’t easy. For the external aspects, I worked closely with the costume and makeup teams, gathering a lot of references and ideas to create each character. After that, I studied speech patterns, gestures, and even walking styles to fully complete the portrayals.”
Finally, Park Hee Soon added a message for viewers: “‘Confidence Queen’ is a thrilling, game-like drama filled with unique characters. Every moment is packed with unexpected twists, balancing humor and suspense. I hope everyone will enjoy the ride together.”
“Confidence Queen” is set to premiere on September 6 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Park Hee Soon in “The Policeman’s Lineage” on Viki:
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