There are many actors who are good at acting.However, there are not many smart actors.It is rare for an actor to know his position, color, direction of the work, and character identity and act accordingly.In that sense, Lee Je-hoon is closer to a smart actor.He clearly knows his place.He is an actor who accurately distinguishes the gap in genre distribution.His charm is fully revealed in JTBC weekend drama ‘Negotiation Techniques’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young)that ended on the 13th.

‘The Art of Negotiation’ is a work that contains the activities of a large company’s M & A expert and his team, who are called legendary negotiators.Lee Je-hoon plays the role of Yoon Joo-no, a negotiation expert with keen insight and judgment who evaluates the value of a company and promotes acquisitions and mergers, and is called the ‘Legend of M &A World’, also known as the White Snake.Although it was a static performance after a long time of doing action scenes, it was evaluated that Lee Je-hoon’s characteristic soft yet sharp charisma shone.

“When I was filming the movie ‘Escape’, it was so hard that I said, ‘I want to do oral action next time.’(Laughs)But when I was filming’ The Art of Negotiation ‘, there were many difficult lines and the lines were considerable.So I thought it would be better to use my body.(Laughs)Now, I want to do static acting again.It was hard when I filmed’ Signal 2 ‘and’ Model Taxi 2 ‘.(Big laugh)Of course, my gray hair was hard.I think it was my character’s signature, so I came three hours early for every shoot and had my gray hair set like special makeup.But there was a power that came from the character’s external atmosphere.I’m satisfied with the fact that I was able to pull off gray hair.You have to be 70 or 80 years old to act with gray hair.I wonder if there are other characters like this in other works, and when I’ll be able to act like this again.I feel a sense of satisfaction that I did it.I’m proud.”



Lee Je-hoon is particularly fascinated by the character Yoon Joo-no.Is it a longing for a character that comes from experience? Lee Je-hoon wants to resemble Yoon Joo-no’s wisdom.

“I thought that if I thought and acted like Yoon Joo-no, there was nothing I couldn’t do.Should I call it sincerity? Yoon Joo-no’s thoughts and actions are sincere.If you treat others with sincerity, they will also act with sincerity.Emotionally driven results may be good in the short term, but they can lead to negative results later.However, if I think, speak, and act in a way that benefits both me and the other person like Yoon Joo-no, good results will come out.I want to be like that.When I think about my past, I was very emotional.I think I suffered a lot because of that.Now that I know Yoon Joo-no, I will try to act like her.I learned a lot from this work.”

If Yoon Joo-no stimulated a person named Lee Je-hoon, director Ahn Pan-seok shook actor Lee Je-hoon.Lee Je-hoon says that before and after meeting director Ahn Pan-seok, he was different.That is how much he publicly revealed his boundless affection for director Ahn Pan-seok.



“Director Ahn Pan-seok follows the emotions and lines that come out when characters meet.When actors think and reason like the characters, he naturally captures that on camera.He has a unique sense of humor.I haven’t seen many of his works, but when I see director Ahn Pan-seok’s work, I can tell it’s his work without having to look at any information.Should I say that he has a ‘seal’ called Ahn Pan-seok? I feel honored because I feel like I’ve received that seal.No matter what the subject, he unravels it as a story of people and a universal story with his own unique style.It’s not difficult.I think he’s excellent.There are a lot of love stories in the director’s filmography, but there aren’t any in ‘The Art of Murder.’ Next time, I want to appear in a love story directed by director Ahn Pan-seok.”

It is an endless trust in director Ahn Pan-seok.However, there is no vacation for Lee Je-hoon this year.Filming ‘Signal 2’ and ‘Model Taxi 3’ is a joy.Lee Je-hoon, who has appeared in consecutive seasonal works, expressed his gratitude to the viewers.

“Actually, these works weren’t originally written with the idea of a seasonal format.I think it ended up being a seasonal format because opinions were gathered.In particular, there’s a lot of talk about ‘Signal.’ It’s been 10 years.I’m deeply moved.I’m also excited.I’ve even seen opinions that said, ‘It would be better to end it with an open ending.’ However, when I read the script, I dare say that there’s no more perfect sequel than this.It’s my personal opinion, but I think this might be writer Kim Eun-hee’s last work.(Laughs)I think everyone who reads the script will think the same as me.I’m filming with all my heart and passion.I’m working hard to not disappoint the fans who have waited for the show for 10 years.It’s the same with ‘Taxi Driver 3.’ The world is actually frustrating.I think this is a work that relieves that frustration.Season 3 will definitely relieve stress as you watch it.Get ready to enjoy it.(Laughs)”



Although he is busy filming without rest, Lee Je-hoon’s face is filled with joy.From taking the time out of his busy schedule to telling the story behind ‘Negotiation Skills’ to telling anecdotes about his next work, Lee Je-hoon is having fun.He also doesn’t forget to promote the upcoming movie ‘Soju Wars’.As the CEO of his agency and as an actor, he doesn’t forget his duties.He even does solid self-PR.

“My position as an actor? I don’t think it’s bad.I’m a cost-effective actor.I’m an actor who doesn’t need to negotiate.I think I’m a useful actor.Considering the price(appearance fee), I want to be a valuable actor.An actor who doesn’t end here but has a next time.I’m a cost-effective actor, so I hope you’ll come to me often.Hahaha(big laugh).”

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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