Park Hee Soon spent six hours in makeup to become an elderly man for his role in the drama Confidence Queen. His realistic look surprised fellow actors and viewers. The photos shared online show him with white hair, deep wrinkles, and age spots. This change was for his character in the latest episodes of the show.
The actor plays James in Confidence Queen. James is part of a team of con artists. In the story, he becomes an old farmer to trick another character. Park Hee Soon used a rural dialect and wore detailed makeup. The production team thanked him for his hard work and positive attitude during long makeup sessions.
Detailed Makeup Process
Park Hee Soon posted pictures of his elderly makeup on his personal account on September 14. He wrote that the makeup took six hours to complete. The images show a big change in his appearance. He had gray hair, wrinkled skin, and looked much older. The makeup was so good that it was hard to recognize him.
Fellow actors Lee Min Jung and Park Byung Eun saw the photos and left comments. Lee Min Jung said, “Oh my gosh.” Park Byung Eun wrote, “Awesome.” Their reactions showed how surprising the transformation was. The makeup artists did a very good job making Park Hee Soon look old.
Role in Confidence Queen
Confidence Queen is a South Korean crime comedy television series. It stars Park Min Young, Park Hee Soon, and Joo Jong Hyuk. The show is about three con artists who trick greedy people. It is a remake of a Japanese drama called The Confidence Man JP. The series started on September 6, 2025, and airs on weekends.
In episode four, Park Hee Soon’s character James becomes an old farmer named Cheon Jong Yeop. He works with Yoon Yi Rang (Park Min Young) and Myung Gu Ho (Joo Jong Hyuk) to trick an art critic named Yoo Myung Han (Lee Yi Kyung). James uses a rural dialect and a detailed disguise to make the scam work.
Production Team’s Comments
The production team of Confidence Queen shared their thanks for Park Hee Soon. They said he stayed cheerful and positive during the long makeup process. They also thanked Park Min Young and Joo Jong Hyuk for their good teamwork. The team promised more exciting plans in future episodes.
The drama has become popular worldwide. It is available on Prime Video in many countries and on Coupang Play in South Korea. After the first two episodes, it reached number nine in worldwide rankings on Amazon Prime TV. By September 10, it was in fifth place.
Park Hee Soon’s Comedy Role
Park Hee Soon usually plays serious roles. But he wanted to try comedy. He said this project fulfilled his wish for a change. He enjoyed playing different characters in each episode. The makeup and costumes helped him become someone else.
“Since I’ve been playing heavy roles all this time, I’ve been waiting for a comedy, and I had a thirst for transformation. This project fulfilled both of those desires, which is why I chose it,” Park Hee Soon explained.
He also said that playing multiple characters was fun. It reminded him of when he played seven roles in a single play. He felt free to try new things with the support of the makeup team.
Viewer Reactions
Viewers praised Park Hee Soon’s performance and makeup. They also liked the teamwork between the actors. One viewer said, “Park Min Young, natural charm and charisma! Totally versatile!” Another viewer commented, “I cheered for the strongest teamwork, then I was curious about the ending, then it was a gripping drama!!”
The show combines suspense, social comments, and star performances. Fans are eager to see more episodes. The story includes personal motives and revenge against bad people. Park Min Young’s character Yoon Yi Rang has a traumatic past that is slowly revealed.
Global Release and Success
Confidence Queen is the first Korean original drama for Prime Video. It is a joint project with Coupang Play and TV Chosun. The director is Nam Ki Hoon, and the writers are Hong Seung Hyun and Kim Da Hye. The series was filmed from September 2024 to May 2025.
Park Min Young felt some pressure because the drama is released globally. But she chose the project because it was a big opportunity. She said she enjoyed filming with wonderful actors and staff. She also liked that her character fights back instead of suffering.
“This is Amazon Prime’s very first Korean original, and I thought it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Park Min Young stated.
The drama features special makeup for all main actors. Each transformation took over three hours. Park Min Young joked that they competed to see who had the best look. By the end, they had a style like Bruno Mars.
Future Episodes
The fourth episode aired on September 14, 2025. It showed James as an old farmer trying to trick Yoo Myung Han. The art critic wants to buy all the paintings James shows him. Yoon Yi Rang and Myung Gu Ho also appear in the scene, making Yoo Myung Han angry.
The production team teased that another plan beyond imagination awaits in episode four. They said an amazing story will unfold that viewers will not regret watching. The episode is available on TV Chosun and streaming platforms.
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