[Seulssine] Lee Je-hoon, Moments of Dreaming Gather to Create a Miracle

[Lee Isul's Wise Cine Review]

'Another Record' Lee Je-hoon Edition
A Life Always Challenging and Doing His Best
The Happiest Actor When Dreaming
Breaking Free from Constraints, Simply Yearning

'Another Record: Lee Je-hoon' Still/Photo by Season

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] "Honestly, I don't really know what kind of person I am."

Actor Lee Je-hoon (38) holds a camcorder in the dressing room and looks into the mirror. Behind his bright smile, the cluttered makeup tools catch the eye. In the dressing room, a space both public and private and the most familiar place, he records his bare face.

Step by step, without faltering and without stopping, through the complex structures filled with emptiness and silence on the set, the actor dashes into the water at the sound of "Ready, action" without hesitation. The dazzling blue sky, soap bubbles fluttering weakly in the sunset sky, the piercingly rising sun, and a precious four-leaf clover gently placed on the palm symbolize the actor’s lonely life.

Lee Je-hoon confesses, "As I reached my late thirties, I have lived every day looking in the mirror to check myself and understand my condition for the day, but even I don’t really know what kind of person I am."

The curiosity is sparked about what the human Lee Je-hoon looks like, not the flawless and bright actor Lee Je-hoon who fulfills his responsibilities with great dedication. Director Yoon Dan-bi explores the true face of Lee Je-hoon, which even the actor himself is curious about.

In fact, Lee Je-hoon is not an actor familiar with variety shows. He avoids private communication and has shown a principled, almost perfectionist approach as an actor. He admits, "I tend to think a lot but am not good at putting things into action." He also says, "If I have to do something in a project, I can accomplish anything."

In this way, 'Another Record' is meaningful as Lee Je-hoon’s challenge to reveal his human side through his work and as growth on another level.

The film heads to the starting point of Lee Je-hoon’s dream as he was emerging as an actor. He meets Park Jung-min, a longtime colleague who worked with him in the breakthrough film 'The Guard Post' (2011), during his year-long studies at Korea National University of Arts. Then, through a video call with director Yoon Sung-hyun, who lives in Los Angeles, USA, they strengthen their friendship while looking forward to the 15th and 20th anniversaries of their debut works.

Lee Je-hoon goes to Hardcut, a production company he established with director Yang Kyung-mo, who directed his short debut film 'Truth, Litmus' (2006), and producer Kim Yu-kyung. There, he watches his first film again. He recalls his fearless, passionate, and courageous beginner’s spirit and shares special feelings. He also has tea time with fellow actor Lee Dong-hwi and shares his acting vision and dreams.

Lee Je-hoon’s eyes sparkle as he says, "The happiest moment is when I dream while watching movies and dramas." He dreams of tomorrow, saying, "When I see cool works or roles during my break, I feel like 'I want to try that too.'"

"When I see myself acting on set, I praise myself, but there are many times I criticize myself for not being good enough. I am working harder to fill the parts that are lacking. Although uncertain, I want to live a life doing my best by breaking down challenges one by one." (Lee Je-hoon)

The film says that unfulfilled dreams are realized through imagination, but the word 'imagination' is replaced with 'sincerity.' Countless moments of earnestly dreaming have come together to make the actor Lee Je-hoon who exists today. Through the imagination of 'If I had not become an actor,' it paradoxically reflects how much acting occupies the life of the human Lee Je-hoon.

Lee Je-hoon’s acquaintances list different impressions of him. Some say he is kind, others say he is no different from his actor persona. Viewers who watch 'Another Record' know that all these faces belong to the actor and the 'human Lee Je-hoon.'

'Another Record' is filled with Lee Je-hoon’s lifelong dream and determination to keep acting.

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