Actor Lee Je-hoon opened up about his sub-character performance in "Taxi Driver."
On the morning of the 19th, at a cafe in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, an end-of-series interview with Lee Je-hoon was held for the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Taxi Driver 3" (directed by Kang Bo-seung | written by Oh Sang-ho | produced by Studio S, Group Eight, B.A. Entertainment).
Through "Taxi Driver 3," Lee Je-hoon portrayed Kim Do-gi, delivering a story with a scale upgraded from seasons 1 and 2 and more spectacular episodes, becoming the central pillar of Rainbow Transportation. In particular, he returned this season as an even more realistic sub-character, which increased immersion.
On the day, Lee Je-hoon said that many actors make special appearances as villains in the "Taxi Driver" series and noted, "In a way, it seems to have become recognized that villains play a big role in the 특징 each episode that 'Taxi Driver' shows. In season 3, episodes will continue in this format, so the part that plays the villain will likely take on a large role. I thought that who takes on that character could lead to exceptional love and interest."
Lee Je-hoon said, "In the idol episode, the villain character had to show aspects different from previously introduced characters, so I wondered who could show that with authenticity, and when senior Jang Nara's name came up I was very surprised. I thought she would fit perfectly, and she had never shown a villainous side before," adding, "She took a very brave choice, and I felt as if I had gained a thousandfold support. That character was so impressive and strong, and the rooftop scene at the end where main character Kim Do-gi and Kang Ju-ri meet is still, to me, the most intense scene from season 3."
Asked whether he was envious of such villain roles, Lee Je-hoon said, "From the first episode, the character of the show actor we brought from Japan was attractive, and so were the characters played by Yoon Si-yoon and senior Jang Nara; when they act looking closely into each other's eyes it gave me chills. I wondered if I could ever show such moments, and watching the villains each episode made me want to try it someday. I hope that moment comes soon. I'm waiting for it."
Asked whether playing Kim Do-gi in "Taxi Driver" made him more cautious or more discerning in daily life, Lee Je-hoon said, "If someone intends to deceive another person, anyone on the receiving end would inevitably fall for it. I think what's important is what kind of values the receiving person lives by. Society is changing rapidly these days and many incidents and accidents are pouring in, so I chew over how I will look to the future and live."
Lee Je-hoon said, "Rather than telling myself to be careful, since I was young I have been educated, read books, and consumed media that discuss good and evil, and instinctively and consciously thought about what is right and wrong, and I think those feelings have translated into actions. I have never felt I needed to change that, but when a series of events occur, naturally as someone in the entertainment industry there are things I need to be conscious of."
When asked whether the "Taxi Driver" cast had talked about not 'causing trouble' among themselves, he said, "We have never had that conversation; it's common sense for people living in the world, so we haven't talked about needing to be especially careful or conscious about it."
However, Lee Je-hoon said about cases where a single actor's controversy shakes or harms a work, "I do worry that such a thing could diminish the interpretation of the work or the value of the efforts that went into it. There are sincere efforts in works that contain the labor of many people, and I hope those do not disappear or fade away."
Meanwhile, Lee Je-hoon finished filming tvN's "The Second Signal," which was scheduled to air this year, but recently Cho Jin-woong decided to retire amid past controversies, putting the project's release into uncertainty.
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