South Korean actor Lee Joon-Gi plays the lead character of 4th Prince Wang So in SBS's 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo.' (Photo : YouTube/Escape Ina)
South Korean actor Lee Joon-Gi, 34, recently discussed the on-going SBS's "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo." In a recent interview, the 34-year-old star opened up about the challenges that come with taking on the role of the fearsome 4th Prince, Wang So, who covers his face with a mask.
"Wearing a mask while acting signifies the character's drama within, so I was very interested and liked it," Soompi quoted Lee as saying before a group of local reporters. "But when acting, it's not easy to control my depth perception and there were times when I got dizzy."
The "Scholar Who Walks the Night" actor was deeply worried about what to do whenever he got dizzy. He hopes to adjust as soon as possible since that aspect apparently heightens during action scenes.
Lee also shared his thoughts on communicating his emotions in the show, stating 4th Prince Wang So apparently communicate with the viewers using the eyes. However, he stressed that he put a lot of effort in finding the boundaries, explaining that if he put too much intensity behind his eyes, it could ultimately cover Wang So's story and his pain.
In SBS's "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo," Lee plays the aloof and reserved Wang So, who is known for his insightful intuition and cruelty. He was given the derogatory label "wolf dog" by the others.
In a separate interview with reporters, Lee stated that his previous acting experience apparently made him feel more comfortable while on the set of "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo." Lee has been acting in a periodic series consistently, most notably in MBC's "Arang and the Magistrate" and SBS's "Iljimae."
"Scarlet Heart: Ryeo," which premiered on Aug. 29, was crowned as the most influential TV show for the first week of September regardless of being behind in viewership ratings. The historical drama secured the first place with a recorded total points of 294.3, according to CJ E&M, as cited by The Kpop Herald.
Check out Lee as 4th Prince Wang Soo in SBS's "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" below:
