[Interview②] Lee Je-hoon "Starting Proper Training from January 2, Preparing for 'Move to Heaven'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Iseul] Actor Lee Je-hoon shared behind-the-scenes stories of his shirtless scene.

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 this day, Lee Je-hoon said about the shirtless karaoke scene in the film, “I filmed it without any awareness,” adding, “The project I was conscious about filming was the next one (Move to Heaven: I am a Legacy Organizer).

Lee Je-hoon explained, “I thought Dong-gu, who was very tired and exhausted from digging tunnels, would be taking off his shirt wearing a sleeveless top. I saw it as a way to cope with the sudden situation.” He also added, “I did a lot of push-ups before filming.”

Lee Je-hoon, who regularly exercises to maintain his stamina, said, “Since it is a visible profession, I keep exercising consistently. But this year, I exercised the most. I started working out properly from January 2nd. After Dogul, I prepared hard for my next project. I hope to show it next year.”

Lee Je-hoon began filming Netflix’s Move to Heaven in March and finished in September. He said, “We finished filming before Chuseok. It was a long shoot, and there were many difficulties as the production proceeded during the COVID-19 situation, but I’m glad we were able to film safely and without incident. During that long journey, I couldn’t stop working on my physique,” expressing his anticipation.

Dogul is a crime-entertainment film about a naturally gifted tomb raider Kang Dong-gu (Lee Je-hoon), who teams up with experts nationwide to uncover relics hidden underground 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 naturally gifted tomb raider who can recognize treasures just by tasting the soil, showcasing a charming and lively performance. 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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