[Interview①] 'Dogul' Lee Je-hoon "Surprised during 'Jinpummyeongpum' Recording, High Expectations for Im Won-hee"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Lee Je-hoon shared his thoughts on appearing on ‘Jinpum Myeongpum’.

On the 30th, Lee Je-hoon spoke about various aspects of the film during an interview held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, ahead of the release of the movie 'Dogul' (Director Park Jung-bae).

On the 29th, the main cast of ‘Dogul’?Lee Je-hoon, Jo Woo-jin, and Lim Won-hee?finished recording for KBS’s ‘TV Show Jinpum Myeongpum’. Lee Je-hoon said, “Since I was young, I have many memories of comfortably watching it on weekends, feeling excited and surprised,” sharing his thoughts on the program.

He continued, “It’s amazing that the format has continued for over 20 years. Since elementary school, I always watched ‘Jinpum Myeongpum’ on channel 9 and then watched movie programs on channel 11,” showing his affection for the show.

Lee Je-hoon said, “I was also surprised during the recording of ‘Jinpum Myeongpum’. I enjoyed listening to the actual experts, learned a lot through our cultural heritage, and was moved,” adding, “Thanks to the film’s promotion team thinking carefully about what would best suit the work during the promotion process, I was able to appear, and I feel like I gained a lot from it.”

At the ‘Dogul’ press screening held on the 28th, Lim Won-hee revealed plans to receive an appraisal by handing over pottery from an acquaintance ahead of his appearance on ‘Jinpum Myeongpum’. Lee Je-hoon laughed, saying, “Lim Won-hee appeared with high expectations. He brought the pottery very well packaged,” and added, “Please check it out on TV soon,” withholding further details.

When asked if he usually comes up with ideas for film promotion, Lee Je-hoon replied, “In the past, I thought I just had to act well and focus on my own work, but now it has expanded a bit. I want to lead the atmosphere on set well and give energy. After post-production, when presenting the film to the audience, I think a lot. How many people can we show this work, which many have worked hard on? As an actor, I feel a great sense of responsibility.”

‘Dogul’ is a crime-entertainment film about a born genius tomb raider Kang Dong-gu (Lee Je-hoon), who digs up buried relics underground with experts nationwide and engages in thrilling schemes. It is the directorial debut of Park Jung-bae, who worked as an assistant director on films such as ‘Miss Granny’ and ‘Silenced’.

Lee Je-hoon plays Kang Dong-gu, a born genius tomb raider who can recognize treasures just by tasting the soil, exuding a cheerful charm. After stealing a gilt-bronze Buddha statue from Hwang Young-sa Temple, he receives a dangerous proposal and launches a mission to find hidden treasures.

‘Dogul’ will be released on November 4.

Photo = CJ Entertainment

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