Kang Mal-geum, known for her versatile acting skills, made a lasting impression with her special appearance in the Netflix series ‘You Have Been Duped.’ She plays Geum-ja, an inn owner who turns from friendly to a treacherous thief, robbing the young couple of their possessions. The drama, set between 1960s Jeju and 2025 Seoul, quickly rose to number one on Netflix Korea’s TOP 10 series list upon its release. Kang’s use of native dialect and captivating performance brought an extra thrill to the series. Her upcoming role in the film ‘Lobby’ promises another exhilarating transformation as she takes on the character of a minister holding significant decision-making power in a national project.