(continuing from interview 3) Actor Lee Heejun expressed a desire to break away from villain roles.
Recently at the BH Entertainment building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, a wrap-up interview was conducted with Lee Heejun, the lead actor of ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama '허수아비'.
'허수아비' is a crime investigation thriller set against the backdrop of the 1988 authoritarian period, in which a detective investigating the real perpetrator of a series of murders forms an unexpected cooperative relationship with a man he loathes.
Earlier, '허수아비' recorded a 4% viewership in its first week on air and surpassed 7% by the sixth episode, becoming ENA's second-highest rated show in history (Nielsen Korea, nationwide pay TV households). In response, Park Hae-jun said, "I checked the ratings and felt interest; perhaps because I recently did OTT works like Netflix, it feels like the first time since 'Yoo-na's Street.' It's been a very long time. Although the circumstances are different from before, I realize this is an extremely high figure and feel grateful," he said.
He added, "Because it's TV broadcasting rather than OTT, it seems we're more exposed to the general public and my face has become better known, so I feel good," and said of his popularity, "These days more people recognize me when I go to restaurants."
When asked about his family's reaction, he honestly revealed, "They like it but are disappointed because it's a villain role. They say they wish I would play a good character."
In particular, Lee Heejun recently drew attention by announcing news of joining Disney+'s 'Moving' season 2. When asked whether he would play a villain in 'Moving 2,' Lee Heejun complained, "I've already played so many bad characters. Whether the director likes seeing me play villains or because I've done many villain roles recently, I've had a lot. '살인자ㅇ난감' was like that, and it was also difficult to play the thug role in '악연.'"
He continued, "I decided to try roles that are more lovable, so I'm choosing in that direction, and fortunately in 'Moving 2' it's on the kinder side. That doesn't mean the personality is kind. I rely on a lot of CGI, but I even pick up and throw cars and things. I'm really excited right now," he said enthusiastically.
He went on, "I'm currently filming Disney+'s 'Koreans.' My scenes for 'Moving 2' start in early June," and added, "From June 16 I will perform in the play 'Flower, the star passes,'" forecasting a busy schedule.
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