Lee Hyun-woo may be a 16-year-old teenage boy barely entering the fifth year of his acting career but he has quietly and steadily been gaining experience to already hold over a dozen film and drama roles under his belt.
And his efforts have started to pay off since last month, with his prime time KBS TV series “Master of Study” scoring the highest viewership ratings amongst all televised Monday and Tuesday shows.
Lee is gaining increasing popularity as one of the main cast members, also including popular actors Yoo Seung-ho and Go Ah-sung, in “Study” about a determined lawyer who offers to teach five rebellious students and get them accepted into the country’s most prestigious college.
10Asia talked to Lee to ask about his acting career and future ambitions.
10: Before you mentioned how people don’t recognize you. They all do now, right?
Lee Hyun-woo (Lee): Not as much in everyday life yet… And I don’t really know how it’ll be outside since I’m always on set. But my fans come to see me on set and they cheer me on and give me presents which feels weird in a good way… how a single drama could bring such change.
10: You must be exhausted from the busy shooting schedule. Do you still enjoy the acting itself though?
Lee: Yes because I haven’t been given that many lead roles besides being a child actor. And it’s a lot of fun on set because we joke around and play pranks on each other. Bong-goo, who is actually in college right now, is like our older brother and the one who livens up the atmosphere on set. He is completely different from the character he plays in “Study.” There were several people who even cried because they’re sad that there’s only a week of shooting left.
10: I remember hearing that you’re more athletic than your co-star Yoo Seung-woo. Have you guys worked out together before?
Lee: We haven’t but I don’t know… I think maybe Seung-woo might be better.
10: Well, there was a scene from the show where you two race.
Lee: Oh, yes, something happened when we shot that. Haha. You know how he acts cheap and takes off first, right? Well I was going to turn the game around and win by waving my arms like this. But he was just too fast. I couldn’t take him over! We shot that scene twice and I really had to run as best I could.
10: I think the public have become curious about you than the character you play in the drama. And I think that’s why they want more from you, such as meeting with your fans.
Lee: Oh, like a real fan meeting? I would like to hold one. Since I’ve never had one before, I’m curious what it’ll be like! I think I’d be nervous yet it would be fun? Probably not with a big crowd though because then I won’t be able to pay attention to everything that’s going on. Maybe just 10 maximum? And then I’d want to prepare a lot for them.
10: Would you plan on dancing and singing at the fan meeting too?
Lee: Maybe, when I become an adult. (laugh) I’m not the best singer in the world.
10: But is there any song you enjoy listening to? You mentioned before that you like listening to Big Bang’s songs.
Lee: I’ve been listening to ballad songs lately… pretty much all kinds of music.
10: In a previous interview, you said you sort of want to be a singer too but that dancing and singing is difficult. Do you still feel that way? Your character Hong Chan-doo from “Study” wants to be a singer too.
Lee: I don’t really know. [Shakes head] I don’t know what the future holds for me as of yet but for now I want to focus on my acting.
10: Does that mean you have accepted acting as your destiny?
Lee: At the moment, yes.
10: But it wasn’t your decision to start acting in the first place. If that’s true, why are you still acting?
Lee: I still don’t have the answer for that. I’ve somehow ended up where I am right now but I still think a lot — whether if this is something I’ll see to the end or if I’ll be able to pursue acting even when I’m an adult. But I know it’s all up to me. I’ll be able to lead on a life as an actor if I keep trying hard. And at the same time, I sort of feel like it’s too late for me to try and find something completely different to do when I’m already 16. So I’m acting because it’s fun but also because I’m scared I might not be good at anything else.
Q: You’ve basically started working already and can’t go to school sometimes because of shoots. Do you get stressed about leading a life different from that of your friends?
Lee: Not too much, but I wish I could hang out with my friends or rest more. I haven’t been able to go to school once since shooting for “Master of Study” started. It was winter vacation before, then school started again and then just went into spring break again. I had fun at school and I am disappointed that I can’t go. But I have my advantages and disadvantages and my friends have theirs, so I shouldn’t be envious of the good things that my friends have so I just accept it and move on.
Source: 10Asia
Reporter : Wee Geun-woo eight@10asia.co.kr
Photographer : Chae ki-won ten@10asia.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr, Lee Ji-Hye seven@10asia.co.kr
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17 responses to “10Asia Interview with Actor Lee Hyun Woo Part 1”
hyerim
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:04
Omgs. Thank you for posting the interview. This boy is my favourite! ^^ I ❤ him more than I ❤ Yoo Seung Ho. Lols! Thank you so much!
Nii
February 27th, 2010 at 23:06
hope he will have more time for hi’s friends and school.. Lee Hyun Woo fighthing 🙂 … kekeke
Soko
April 5th, 2010 at 15:08
Wow I LOVE YOU Lee hyun woo
Lena Lohan
April 6th, 2010 at 12:59
Oh my god……………………………………………..My Lee Hyun Woo………………………I love you………………………Somuch………………………………………… Thanks
keryn
April 7th, 2010 at 14:55
fighting boy! God bless.. 😀
novi
April 11th, 2010 at 07:20
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anne gaga
May 7th, 2010 at 13:00
Lee hyun woo!!! You are so cute , n handsome , i love you !!!
sophearasun
May 24th, 2010 at 02:48
i reall love you. you have a lovely face . love you so much in queen seon duk drama
Alexis
May 29th, 2010 at 18:28
Hi! My name is Alexis! I am from romania and I’m 14! I love how you were acting in qsd and god of study. My e-mail is alexis_elena_d11@yahoo.com if you want a friend in my country. Love you! Bye!
carolin yanglem
May 31st, 2010 at 09:15
Lee hyun woo, you are so cool…i love u so much…take care
carolin yanglem
May 31st, 2010 at 09:18
Lee hyun woo keep it up!! if u could please visit manipur
sanny
June 1st, 2010 at 09:55
this actor is so cute and innocent…^^
fighting!!
whatever you do ..
we, your fans will be here for you !!
fighting!!
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June 12th, 2010 at 06:21
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nakyung
June 13th, 2010 at 00:17
hey..I watched God of Study! It is so awesome! I love your part in the drama! I hope you do other actings like this drama Hyun Woo.
nakyung
June 13th, 2010 at 00:18
hey..one more thing I hope you email me…I have my email on my reply thing so you will find out.
hanna dela torre
October 28th, 2010 at 04:42
You’re so cool! GOD bless you… ALWAYS…
Take Care…
Please visit Philippines… Especially dumaguete…
THANK YOU…
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