Hong Kong actor Edan Lui spoke directly about his impressions of appearing in the SBS Fri-Sat drama 'Taxi Driver 3' and about his chemistry with Lee Je-hoon.
Edan Lui (Edan Lui) said through Viu, Asia's largest pan-regional OTT platform where 'Taxi Driver 3' is being released, "I originally like K-dramas, and especially I was a fan of 'Taxi Driver', so participating felt like a dream," adding, "I have long admired actor Lee Je-hoon, and the fact that I get to work with such a great senior made me look forward to filming even more."
He also said he was deeply impressed by the Korean production team's professional system. He said, "From the script reading to the day of filming, all preparations such as storyboards and lighting setups were very detailed and systematic," and added, "I was surprised that the set was prepared much faster and more accurately than expected."
Meanwhile, Edan Lui appeared as an Interpol agent who commissions Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon) with a case in episode 2 of 'Taxi Driver 3,' which aired on the 22nd, leaving a strong presence. He, a member of Hong Kong boy group MIRROR and also active as an actor, makes his Korean drama debut with this work.
■ Below is Edan Lui's Q&A
Q1. You appeared in the first episode of 'Taxi Driver 3.' What led you to participate in a Korean drama and what were your first impressions?
When I first heard I would participate in the filming, I thought it was the Hong Kong version. But when I learned it was an appearance in season 3, I felt so honored I could hardly believe it. I originally like K-dramas, and especially I was a fan of 'Taxi Driver', so being part of this work felt like a dream. It was also my first time acting entirely in English in an unfamiliar environment. I was nervous, but the filming team took care of me attentively, so I was able to immerse myself in the role quickly.
Q2. What did you find most interesting when you first encountered the 'Taxi Driver' series?
Participating in 'Taxi Driver 3' is truly a dreamlike experience. Season 1 has so many memorable scenes, and among them the scene where actor Lee Je-hoon disguises himself as a teacher was especially interesting. His acting tone is very varied. He can look like an innocent teacher but switch to a completely different personality when he needs to deliver justice, which was impressive. It was the scene that stuck with me most when I first watched the series.
Q3. How was filming with actor Lee Je-hoon? If there is a memorable moment, what is it?
I had admired actor Lee Je-hoon for a long time, so I was very nervous when I first met him at the script reading. But he was very kind and made me feel comfortable. He even complimented my appearance, and those warm words gave me great strength. The production team was also very professional. From the reading stage they clearly explained storyboards and scene composition, which made it easy to understand the overall shooting flow. In particular, Lee Je-hoon's camera sense was truly remarkable. Even without much direction, he instinctively knew exactly which way to look and how to move, which was impressive. I sincerely respect his acting and hope to learn a lot from him going forward.
Q4. What impressed you about the collaboration process with the Korean production team?
The Korean production team was extremely thorough from the preparation stage. From the script reading stage, storyboards and lighting plans were all prepared in detail. Korean dramas have beautiful visuals and tend to capture actors' skin expression finely, so I thought setting up each shot would take a long time, but I was surprised that the filming environment was completed much faster than expected. In Hong Kong, adjusting lighting often takes a long time, but the Korean production team installed cameras and lighting efficiently, making the overall workflow very fast. This part was especially impressive.<
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