Lee Jun-young, Former U-KISS Member “I wanted to get rid of the stereotype of idol-turned-actor” [Photoshoot]

Actor Lee Jun-young showed off his colorful charms through a pictorial.

In this pictorial themed on silence and loneliness, Lee Jun-young created a cool atmosphere with the interior of a hotel and the surrounding exterior as the background. He perfectly pulled off a variety of outfits, such as a leather top, a trigger jacket, and a wide suit with flowing details, with his own charm, and exuded a more mature aura.

In the interview after the pictorial shoot, the topic was discussed about the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’, which was released on the 14th of last month. Lee Jun-young said that he had a month of free time ahead of his busy promotional schedule. He said, “I had time to look back on myself, thinking, ‘I‘m a person too.’.” Regarding his personality, he said, “I want to do whatever I’m given 100%.”

Lee Jun-young said about the character Hong Si-joon in “Melo Movie,” “I felt similar longings and insecurities to my past self, so it was easy to empathize with him.” He also explained, “‘Melo Movie’ is not a simple melodrama, but a story about growth and hardships of people in their 20s. It will be able to provide a new direction to people who are at a crossroads.”

The process of breaking the stereotype of idol-turned-actors was a challenge. Lee Jun-young said, “My goal was to eliminate prejudice against idol-turned-actors. I gained more motivation through that process,” and confessed, “I want to provide a more comfortable environment for my juniors.”

When asked about the connection between dancing and acting, he said that since they are both forms of expression, they have many similarities and that he still enjoys dancing. He explained why he still doesn‘t give up acting and dancing, saying, “Dancing is an important time for self-reflection and inspiration.”

Lee Jun-young has three more upcoming works coming up, following this ‘Melo Movie’, Netflix series ‘Fooled Me’, ’Weak Hero Class 2‘, and KBS2 drama ’24-Hour Gym‘. Regarding this, he shared his thoughts about his future, saying, “I’m excited and grateful, but also sad,” and added about his military enlistment, “I‘m preparing my future plans with a positive mind.”

You can find more pictorials and interviews containing Lee Jun-young’s diverse charms and honest stories in the March issue of Men Noblesse and on the official website.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com

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