Lee Je-hoon opens up about life, health, and his new movie ‘Escape’ in a candid interview
Who is Lee Je-hoon and What is His New Movie ‘Escape’ About?
Actor Lee Je-hoon appeared on JTBC’s ‘Newsroom’ on July 7, 2024. In this interview, he discussed his life, health, and his new movie, ‘Escape‘. ‘Escape’ tells the story of a North Korean soldier, Kyu-nam, played by Lee Je-hoon, who tries to escape for a better tomorrow. He is chased by a security officer, Hyun-sang, played by Koo Kyo-hwan. The movie shows a dangerous and thrilling chase between the two characters.
Lee Je-hoon shared his experiences while filming ‘Escape’. He talked about how he had to act like someone running for their life. He said, “When filming, I expressed the feelings of someone desperately running away. Since it was a life-threatening challenge, I ran and rolled as hard as I could.”
What Extreme Measures Did Lee Je-hoon Take for His Role?
To fully become his character, Lee Je-hoon took extreme measures. He thought of himself as “dry firewood” because his character had to survive in harsh conditions without much food. Lee Je-hoon restricted his eating and fasted for four and a half months. He said, “I felt dizzy every time I filmed. In order to express the scene of running without much sleep, I was careful even when I drank a sip of water or ate a chocolate bar.”
Lee Je-hoon explained that he gave his all to this role. He said, “I gave it everything I had, as it was shown to the audience on the large screen in the movie theater. Even though my acting was lacking, I thought I’d do my best and did it with no regrets.”
One interesting detail from the filming was about a scene where he fell into a swamp. Lee Je-hoon laughed and shared, “Fortunately, the prop team filled the muddy water with delicious nuts. I thought it was delicious as I ate it.”
How Did Lee Je-hoon Reflect on His Life and Health?
Lee Je-hoon also talked about his surgery for ischemic colitis in October of last year. He shared that he thought he was usually careful about his health, but the surgery was a sudden event. He confessed, “When I was signing the death consent form before the surgery, my life flashed before my eyes. Before closing my eyes, I thought, ‘I should have just lived my life’.”
This health scare made Lee Je-hoon think deeply about his life. He started a YouTube channel to introduce independent films and theaters. He plans to make 100 episodes. He said, “It’s a channel that introduces independent films and independent theaters. I’m thinking of making 100 episodes.”
What Are Lee Je-hoon’s Future Plans and Interests?
Lee Je-hoon also mentioned that he is thinking about running a theater. He shared, “I’m happiest when I watch a movie in a theater in the midst of my tiring daily life. I want to create a theater where I can watch my favorite movies to my heart’s content.”
In addition, Lee Je-hoon revealed that his tastes in movies have broadened. He said, “I used to not watch scary horror movies, fantasy, or animation genres, but I do these days. There are works by directors who broke my stereotypes. I’ve also become interested in fantasy.”
What Does Lee Je-hoon Want for His Acting Career?
When looking at Lee Je-hoon’s filmography, many of his characters fight for justice. When asked if he has any desire to play a villain, he expressed his ambition by saying, “I’ve played many characters with justice, but I also want to try playing characters who are on the axis of evil or characters who are neither good nor evil but ambiguous and mysterious.”
Finally, Lee Je-hoon said, “It’s an honor and praise if only people leave an impression that ‘Lee Je-hoon’s works are fun and good.’ I want to act my best so that I can become that kind of actor.”
Lee Je-hoon’s interview on JTBC’s ‘Newsroom’ was a deep and personal reflection on his life, health, and acting career. His dedication to his roles and his thoughtful approach to his personal and professional life were clear throughout the interview. Fans of Lee Je-hoon and movie enthusiasts will surely look forward to his upcoming projects and continue to support his journey in the entertainment industry.
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