Next project is Jang Jae-hyun and Yoo Ah-in's "Vampire"... Lee Jun-hyuk: "I also heard the reaction 'Why did you do that?' during 'Secret Forest' [Interview ③]

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Actor Lee Jun-hyuk directly revealed the reason for his next project, following "Lotto Winner," which is starring in director Jang Jae-hyun's film "Vampire."

Lee Jun-hyuk conducted an interview with StarNews at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 13th. He recently appeared to viewers through the OTT TVING original and tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Lotto Winner Goes to Work" (hereinafter "Lotto Winner"), and they had a lively conversation about it.

"Lotto Winner" is a K-office drama in which team leader Gong Eun-tae (played by Lee Jun-hyuk), who was squeezed from both above and below while enduring day after day, wins the first prize of the lottery and goes to work with a different mindset than before, holding onto the 1.3 billion won prize money instead of submitting his resignation letter.

In the drama, Lee Jun-hyuk delivered an outstanding performance as Gong Eun-tae, the team leader of Sales Team 5, who did his best in his duties and was promoted at a rapid pace but is enduring a boring daily life. From the position of the youngest team leader, who was squeezed from both above and below, Gong Eun-tae encounters a precious opportunity to change his perspective on life through the unexpected luck of winning the lottery. Ultimately, Lee Jun-hyuk made viewers see Gong Eun-tae as he truly is at the end of the "Lotto Winner" story, regardless of whether he won the lottery or not, depicting a more grown-up aspect and providing a healing drama for office workers.

Lee Jun-hyuk, who finished "Lotto Winner" amidst warm acclaim, continues his busy schedule without rest. In particular, he also gained attention by confirming his participation in the new film "Vampire," which is receiving attention as actor Yoo Ah-in's comeback work. In this work, Lee Jun-hyuk plays a heretic who yearns for immortality, attempting a radical acting transformation. He completed a mysterious character with a sharp aura, foreshadowing a powerful screen comeback.

When asked about the reason for his participation in "Vampire," Lee Jun-hyuk began by saying, "It was a challenging work for me. In fact, I have always heard the comment 'Why are you doing that?' every time I choose a project."

He continued, "Dong-jae from 'Secret Forest,' which is evaluated as a career-defining character, was the same. There were many scripts where I could appear dashing, but because I chose roles that were not like that among them, I heard such comments. However, I believe that because I have made different choices, I have been able to continue this work until now. 'Vampire' also had points that were a little different and worth challenging, so I chose it. It feels lucky and surprising that I consistently receive such scenarios," conveying a thoughtful answer.

Lee Jun-hyuk is also preparing for the broadcast of SBS's new occult drama "Awakening" in early next year. He said, "I boldly entered the occult genre, but I realized it was no ordinary thing. I started with the judgment that it is not easy for SBS to schedule such a strong occult work, and prepared with the determination that there have not been many such works for several years. So I worked hard to make it well. Priest robes are a bit hotter than suits. I approached it diligently with a devoted heart," raising expectations.

Then Lee Jun-hyuk revealed his unstoppable passion for acting, saying, "Isn't the profession of an actor freelance? Even though I have been doing this work for nearly 20 years, I constantly worry about 'Will I be able to do the next job?' and am always afraid. I wonder if there is anyone who is not afraid. Not long ago, I filmed a scene that was extremely painful and 'tough.' I am working so hard that anyone would think, 'It doesn't seem like people live comfortably.' I am devoted to this profession with the mindset of 'working more than what I receive.'"

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