Kim Woo Bin has a lot to celebrate as his first wedding anniversary with Shin Min Ah approaches.
Fashion magazine Arena Homme+ released Kim Woo Bin's December cover pictorial and interview on November 13, shot with Ralph Lauren Purple Label, TenAsia reported. In the photos, the actor wears suits and a range of outfits in calm, understated moods, from sunlit rooms to dark backdrops.
Kim Woo Bin for Arena Homme+ | Photo: Arena Homme+
In the interview, he talked about his upcoming tvN drama GIFT, which premieres on December 5. "This project is a new challenge for me with baseball as its subject," he said. "Filming the game scenes was really hard. We had to actually handle the ball while shooting, and many scenes were tough to film. The players especially went through a lot, so I have both worries and hopes about whether our hearts will reach viewers."
GIFT follows a former professional baseball pitching coach who gains a special ability after an unexpected accident and becomes the manager of the worst high school baseball team in the country. It marks Kim Woo Bin's return to a tvN drama about four years after Our Blues (2022).
Kim Woo Bin for Arena Homme+ | Photo: Arena Homme+
Asked where he stands as an actor right now, Kim Woo Bin said, "I think I'm just ready to start running with excitement. I've built up some experience, I've prepared a lot and my stamina has improved a lot. I've also learned how to pace myself, and being familiar with things brings a lot of advantages. So I feel truly ready to run." He added, "I always wanted to quickly become a male actor in his 40s. That time is coming now. I'm ready."
Kim Woo Bin married Shin Min Ah, his partner of many years, on December 20 last year. The couple publicly dated for about a decade before tying the knot.
