"Gapjil, gangster friends NO"...Lee Ji-hoon met when he planned to retire from performing, 'tight friendship'
Actor Lee Ji-hoon has confessed his feelings after a controversy over power abuse in the drama 'Sponsor' in 2021.
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| Lee Ji-hoon, actor/photo courtesy of Gallion Entertainment |
He had complained about his performance to the production company multiple times, leading to the replacement of half of the staff, including himself. He also revealed that a friend who brought him to the filming set abused the staff. After a hiatus, he landed his first lead role in the movie 'Close Relationship'.
The iron-clad romance tells the story of an aspiring musician, Seung-jin, and a figure designer, Rani, who share their daily lives across a wall with less than 1 degree of soundproofing.
The film is based on the French film 'How to Fall in Love with Your Worst Neighbor'. Lee Ji-hoon expressed his desire to appear in a similar image of his past self, who dreamed of becoming an actor and lived fiercely in 'Promotion'.
He said that he watched the original because it was unique and relatable, and that he wanted to do it because it felt like his story. He also mentioned that after being discharged from the military, he set a specific time and worked three part-time jobs a day, attending auditions, and had a hard time. The lines of 'Promotion' also touched his heart.
Lee Ji-hoon faced a challenging task in a romance that unfolded across a wall, as he couldn't act while looking into the eyes of co-star Han Seung-yeon. He practiced and adapted to the situational drama by standing in front of the wall at home for a month after receiving the script. He tried to adapt to the different situations on set and tried to enjoy the experience.
During a difficult time due to rumors of gang violence among his staff and friends, Lee Ji-hoon encountered a 'closed relationship'. He clarified that his friend was not a gangster and that he has never been abused in his life.
He tried to quit acting but felt that his life was denied. However, the director and head of the production company made him want to act again, and he now has more affection for 'Close Relationships'.
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| Lee Ji-hoon, actor/photo courtesy of Gallion Entertainment |
From the beginning, Lee Ji-hoon had a tremendous passion for acting, living next to the director and doing research in advance. He wants to act until he die because it is the only thing he knows how to do.
Lee Ji-hoon is working hard to promote 'Between the gaps' and meet the public with a poster in person. He is happy that a movie featuring his main character will be released on the big screen, but he is also trembling and bleeding.
He was unable to bring a poster to Hongdae, Gangnam, and Konkuk University stations before being able to meet with Kyu-Pil and Kim. They agreed to go together, and Lee Ji-hoon went to Hongdae with them, Gangnam Station with the director, and Han River to promote the play.
He felt respected when theater actors promoted themselves while playing a play, and he plans to continue doing this.