Lee Tae-ran confesses to variety show anxiety: "Decided to appear because Choi Won-young was coming" [Ras]

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Actress Lee Tae-ran revealed her struggles with variety show anxiety.

The the 5th episode of MBC's variety program 'Radio Star,' themed 'Between F__shion and P__shion, Cancer Shot Hip~', featured Choi Won-young, Lee Tae-ran, Bada, and Curtis Martin.

On this occasion, when asked about her reason for appearing, Lee Tae-ran cited Choi Won-young: "We played a married couple in 'Sky Castle.' I suffer severely from variety show anxiety. If the invitation call had come at any other time, I would have declined. But when they first mentioned Ms. Won-young's name, I became curious about what had bewitched her and wanted to see it, so I agreed to appear."

She continued, "As time passed, I kept thinking, 'Why did I do that?' Just then, they mentioned that Ms. Bada and Martin would be appearing, so I decided to join them. I thought it was the will of heaven. They are both extremely popular, speak well, and are very entertaining. I have achieved my purpose for today." Her remarks drew laughter from the audience.

Regarding her return to weekend dramas, Lee Tae-ran said, "I am making my first weekend drama in 12 years with 'Splendid Days.' It felt like returning home. The ratings were exceptionally good. At the finale, we achieved a 20.5% rating. Fortunately, I received an award and Choi U (수상)."

She also discussed how treatment varies depending on the role: "In past dramas, I often played kind and spirited characters. Wherever I went, elderly people would always like me. I was used to that without any issues. But this time, I portrayed a selfish and wicked character. When I go to restaurants, acquaintances pretend not to know me. The reaction was so different that I was flustered. People around me reportedly asked their friends, 'Was Ms. Lee Tae-ran always like this?' and even received calls asking, 'Does she have psychopathic tendencies?'"

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