Actor Lee Byung-hun revealed the November cover photo shoot he did with fashion magazine WWD Korea.
This photo shoot, themed "the weight and elegance of existence shaped by time," showed Lee's restrained dignity and relaxed atmosphere at the same time, demonstrating his singular presence as an irreplaceable actor.
In the following interview, he spoke honestly about his reflections ahead of his 35th debut anniversary and his attitude toward life. "Even when things are going well, and when they are hard, I tell myself 'I'm fine,'" he said, adding, "I believe people who know how to let go become stronger." He added, "Dignity is not for show but comes from being able to face yourself with a clear conscience, producing composure and balance," revealing mature thoughts.
Lee Byung-hun also spoke about his new film No Other Choice. Through this work, he said, "I explored the irony that systems and institutions made by humans can instead strip away humanity," and reflecting on his first collaboration with director Park Chan-wook, he said it felt "like appearing in a Park Chan-wook film without restraint." He showed particular affection for the "moment when Mansoo pulls out his tooth," calling it "a paradoxical moment when collapse and liberation, despair and freedom come at the same time."
He cited "innocence" as the value he wants to pass on to his children. "Everyone has a 10-year-old boy inside. Protecting that innocence is the value that lasts the longest," he said, conveying his philosophy on a creator's freedom and attitude toward life. He also mentioned the recent theme of "the finiteness of time," saying, "As you get older, you acutely feel that the time given is limited. Rather than trying to control everything, letting things flow naturally makes you firmer."
[Photo] Provided by WWD Korea.
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