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The Korea Times

Actor Lee Je-hoon is keeping his momentum strong after the Korean film Big Deal, with coming roles in highly anticipated new seasons of the dramas Signal and Taxi Driver.
Speaking in a recent interview, Lee shared his thoughts on his latest work and his hopes for future projects that will resonate with viewers.
Big Deal, which premiered on May 30, takes place during Korea’s 1997 financial crisis, and centres on the clash between Jong-rok (played by Yoo Hae-jin), a finance executive for whom drinking soju is a way of life, and In-beom (Lee), a cold-blooded employee at a global investment firm.
The two face off in a high-stakes struggle over the fate of Korea’s beloved national spirit. Lee has been keeping up with audience reactions.


“I check reviews and ratings. I hope more people will watch and share their thoughts,” he said, emphasising that Big Deal is best experienced in cinemas for its immersive sound and big-screen energy.
“I feel a deep happiness when I watch movies in the cinema,” he said. “Sometimes I think, ‘I want to be in a film like that’, or ‘How proud would I be to leave behind a filmography like that’? It motivates me to work harder.”
Signal, which premiered in 2016, is finally returning after nearly a decade, and I’m thrilled to continue the journey of Taxi Driver into a third season
Lee Je-hoon talks about his coming roles
Lee also expressed heartfelt appreciation for his fans.
“They watch my work, support me, and wait for the next project, even though we can’t meet every day. I’m always grateful,” he said. “They cheer for someone like me who’s not particularly special, and I want to return that affection in whatever way I can.”
With many Korean actors expanding into Hollywood, Lee said he, too, dreams of working internationally. “So many people overseas are watching Korean content and loving our actors. I’ve gained international fans through my work,” he said.
“I think it would be exciting to appear in projects not just in Hollywood, but in other countries as well. That kind of opportunity would broaden my world and spark a new passion.”

As for what’s next, Lee is preparing to reunite with viewers through Season 2 of Signal and Season 3 of Taxi Driver.
“Signal, which premiered in 2016, is finally returning after nearly a decade, and I’m thrilled to continue the journey of Taxi Driver into a third season,” he said.
“The reason these stories go on is because audiences keep wanting more. I’m confident these upcoming projects will meet their expectations.”

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
Read the full story at The Korea Times.


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After Big Deal, Lee Je-hoon talks about his roles in new seasons of Signal, Taxi Driver

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South Korean actor Lee Je-hoon talks about the importance of audience reaction, and working in Hollywood in the future