Lee Hoon, Contemplating Giving Up Acting: "Three Years of Cancelled Projects.. No Economic Activity" [Ask the Master]

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Actor Lee Hoon opens up about his dilemma at a crossroads in his acting career.

In the 361st episode of KBS Joy's "Ask the Master," airing at 8 p.m. on the 20th, Lee Hoon appeared and began by saying, "For the past three years, projects have repeatedly fallen through, leaving me effectively unable to work."

After a drama scheduled for filming in 2024 was cancelled, followed by the indefinite postponement of a U.S.-filmed project planned for 2025, and even a project prepared this year halted due to production budget issues, the gap in his career has grown longer. He candidly shares his feelings, stating, "If I cannot work as an actor, I might as well give up decisively."

He explains, "Once I decide to take on a role, I dedicate all my time to preparing for it, but when a project falls through, I am completely unable to engage in any economic activity." He expresses his frustration. In fact, he once lost 10 kg to play the leader of a Korean hitman team in a Hollywood film, and later, a drama he joined at the director's invitation after seeing that footage was also cancelled. He further adds that he even bulked up by more than 10 kg for another project, only for that production to be cancelled as well, leaving him feeling utterly disheartened.

Lee Hoon remarks, "You might call this a self-serving statement, but it's a genuine misunderstanding. It's not that I'm quitting or continuing; it's just a false hope that leaves me stuck."

Upon hearing the story, Lee Su-geun says, "I fully understand," deeply empathizing, while Seo Jang-hoon firmly states, "Personally, acting must be done without exception." Seo Jang-hoon continues, emphasizing, "It would be a waste of the career you've built. Now, you need to actively promote your image as an 'actor who tells life stories.'" He further adds practical advice: "You need to lower your pride and take the initiative to seize opportunities. Once that attitude becomes known, you'll likely receive even more offers."

Meanwhile, Lee Su-geun jokes, "How about changing your name from 'Lee Hoon' to 'Lee-hon'?" eliciting laughter. He then hints, "I don't usually talk like this, but whether it's July this year or July next year, I'm not entirely sure, but something big is coming." Additionally, Lee Su-geun and Lee Hoon display a lively, bickering chemistry that livened up the set.

Meanwhile, the 361st episode of "Ask the Master" will air at 8 p.m. on the 20th, and viewers can also catch it again on major online channels such as YouTube and Facebook after the broadcast.

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