(Continued from Interview 1) Lee Jae-in, an actress from 'Hi-Five,' revealed the reason for her tears during the VIP premiere.
On the morning of the 29th, Lee Jae-in conducted an interview at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. At this event, she talked with domestic reporters about the upcoming release of the movie 'Hi-Five' (directed by Kang Hyung-cheol, provided/distributed by NEW, produced by Annapurna Pictures).
'Hi-Five' is a comic action drama about five individuals who accidentally gain different superpowers through organ transplants, meeting those who seek their abilities. Among them, Lee Jae-in stars as the taekwondo girl Wan-seo, who gains incredible strength after undergoing heart transplant surgery.
Born in 2004, Lee Jae-in made her debut as a child actor through the tvN drama 'The Yellow Butterfly' in 2012. After showing impressive performances in the movie 'Svaha' in 2019, she became a promising young star in Chungmuro. She completed filming 'Hi-Five' in 2021 and stood before audiences as a lead actor for the first time in four years.
Was it because of the overwhelming feelings from waiting so long for the project? Recently, during the stage greeting at the VIP premiere of 'Hi-Five,' Lee Jae-in was seen in tears, drawing attention. Actor Kim Hee-won, who appeared alongside Lee Jae-in in 'Hi-Five' as a character named Yak-seon, remarked, 'Lee Jae-in's parents were also present at the scene, and they were both crying a lot,' expressing sympathy.
Lee Jae-in said, 'It was the first time I saw the film in a theater during the premiere. It was the first time I saw my work on screen. I thought, 'Finally, it's coming out in theaters,' and I felt excited thinking that the audience was there to see it. At the end, when the song 'We Are Family' played, I felt a special sense of emotion.'
She continued, 'Originally, I didn't plan to cry, but my parents were there. As soon as I entered, I made eye contact with them, and I couldn't hold back my tears,' feeling a bit embarrassed. She laughed, saying, 'My parents were so happy. It had been such a long time since I showed them my film in a theater, so I felt proud.'
'I'm not usually a person who cries much. I'm more of a 'T.' But that day, I cried a lot,' she joked, adding, 'My parents know my activities better than I do. My mother searches better than I do. They are so curious about how I am doing and how people see me. They don't directly ask me but occasionally let me know that they are cheering for me.'
In response, Lee Jae-in said, 'Maybe that's why, when I entered the theater, as soon as my mom made eye contact with me, she started crying so much that I thought, 'I shouldn't be crying; why is she making me cry?' I was worried. Fortunately, she stopped crying and left a review saying she enjoyed it, which made me proud. My mom always tells me she is my fan, which gives me even more strength.'
'Hi-Five' is set to be released in theaters nationwide on the 30th.
(Continued in Interview 3.)
[Photo] Provided by NEW and Annapurna Pictures.
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