[Exclusive]Lee Sun-min: "Since it's 'I Live Alone,' I stayed silent for 17 minutes... I quickly became close with my senior Jeon Hyun-moo" [Interview ②]

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• [Shw★Interview] StarNews selects a "pleasant-feeling" (Neu-jok) Shw (Star) interview with Lee Sun-min

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Continuing from Interview ①

Having secured spots on both 'What Do You Do?' (hereafter 'Nol-mwo') and 'I Live Alone,' Lee Sun-min recalled the moment he was invited to appear on MBC's flagship variety shows, saying, "My heart almost burst." He still feels a lingering excitement.

Lee Sun-min said, "Whenever my manager brings news like this, he says there's something delicious waiting for us. Even though we are two people, he secretly shows me the schedule. His performance is great (laughs). Then I think, 'Oh no, big trouble.' Every time, I get surprised. When the invitation to come on 'Radio Star' first arrived, I even screamed. Both 'Nol-mwo' and 'I Live Alone' were stages I had always dreamed of. So every time, I feel so excited, happy, and thrilled." He expressed his joy like a child.

Although he is well-known for his authentic side through "surprise" content, did he feel any pressure debuting on the terrestrial reality show 'I Live Alone'? Lee Sun-min replied, "I thought it was better not to try to do something big but just show my original self. Naturally, the production team felt the same way. Since I haven't lived a flashy life and have been living simply for decades, I just stayed true to myself. Then I received comments like, 'How could you stay silent for 17 minutes? That's why it was funny.' I believe I showed about 99% of my real self. Just as I am, without pretending or doing anything special because the camera is rolling, I truly lived 'I Live Alone.' Seeing the reactions to the clip videos, I think many people liked me for this reason, and I thought there might be more opportunities. Fortunately, I was even invited to appear in the training camp special."

He continued, "I got along with the Rainbow members much faster than expected. I didn't try hard to fit in, but everyone was very kind, so we became close quickly. When I saw Jeon Hyun-moo's tone of voice and expressions, I felt that he actually liked me more than I thought, which made me happy. Also, I have a personality that gets along well with many people. Meeting people from various fields is fun, and sharing industry concerns feels strangely interesting."

Lee Sun-min said, "Every time I appear on many YouTube channels or variety shows, I always feel some regret. But what can I do? If I did my best, that's my ability, and I've made a promise not to look back." He revealed his unique mindset.

Along with this, Lee Sun-min also mentioned the web variety show 'New Woman,' which he has been a regular cast member of for a year since last year. He serves as MC alongside senior actresses Lee Kyung-sil and Cho Hye-ryun, showcasing his sharp wit.

Lee Sun-min said, "I am so happy to work with these two seniors, Lee Kyung-sil and Cho Hye-ryun. I think they probably see me the way Lee Seon-woo sees RESCENE's Won-i. In reality, they feel like my aunties. There is so much to learn from them, and there are many ecstatic moments. It feels like 'Is this real?' that role models I have admired since childhood are working with me. Not only these two seniors but also recently I had the chance to meet several other seniors such as Kim Kuk-jin, Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Gura, and Shin Dong-yep in succession. I am truly happy and feel like I have boarded a major branch." He could not contain his emotions.

Continuing from Interview ③.

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