'Cinetown' Lee Hee-jun "I Have Been Jealous Watching Jin Sun-kyu's Acting"

On the 11th, actor Lee Hee-joon appeared on SBS Radio's 'Jang Ye-won's Cinetown.' Photo by SBS Radio 'Jang Ye-won's Cinetown' broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Actor Lee Hee-joon revealed that he once felt jealous after watching Jin Sun-kyu's acting.

On the 11th, Lee Hee-joon appeared on SBS Radio Power FM's 'Jang Won-young's Cine Town.'

During the broadcast, Lee Hee-joon talked about why he started acting, saying, "I performed in a children's play where I played the foolish prince who was originally promised to Princess Jasmine in 'Aladdin.' As soon as I appeared on stage, the children cheered, and at that moment, I thought I wanted to act."

Lee Hee-joon explained, "When I first said I wanted to act, my family was strongly opposed. So I came to Seoul without any plan and enrolled at Korea National University of Arts. I attended school while receiving a scholarship. I kept going despite the opposition, and that's how it happened."

He continued, "I worked many part-time jobs on weekends, and the toughest one was at a wedding hall. Since weddings were held every 30 minutes, I kept moving galbitang (beef rib soup) in the restaurant. After serving 1,000 portions, I took a short break and then worked at a first birthday party. It was really tough, so these days, when I see part-timers at wedding halls, I feel sorry for them," he added.

Lee Hee-joon also revealed that he and senior actor Jin Sun-kyu are alumni of Korea National University of Arts, saying, "When I see someone who acts well, I estimate that if I had a certain amount of time, I could act that well too. But after watching Sun-kyu hyung's acting, I thought, 'I can't do that,' which made me angry and jealous."

Regarding senior actress Na Moon-hee, who co-starred with him in the upcoming movie 'Oh! Moon-hee,' he said, "She is very considerate. She always sprays something like oral spray during filming or conversations. People like us usually don't pay much attention, but she makes an effort not to make others uncomfortable." He added, "Also, she has never spoken to me informally even once. While filming with her, I thought she was like a young girl."

He continued, "It was admirable how she maintains her health at her age, driving a tractor and running with me. It made me think I should take good care of my health too," he added.

When asked by a listener if he does 108 prostrations every morning, Lee Hee-joon replied, "I do 108 prostrations every day. I try to do them in the morning, but if I have a schedule, I do them in the evening. I do it more as a practice than from a religious perspective. I do it to love myself more."

He added with a laugh, "I recommend 108 prostrations to people around me, but it seems they don't do it. Everyone gives up."

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