Actor Lee Je Hoon spoke candidly about the uncertainty surrounding "Second Signal" after co-star Jo Jin Woong's recent controversy, reflecting on how scandals can affect projects and personal values. Lee, who recently wrapped filming for tvN's drama, shared his insights during an interview held Jan. 19 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, coinciding with the end of SBS's "Taxi Driver 3."
Addressing whether playing Kim Do Gi in "Taxi Driver" has made him more cautious in daily life, Lee emphasized personal values and perspective.
He told Koreaboo, "If someone sets out to deceive another, anyone on the receiving end would inevitably fall victim. I believe what's important is the values and life perspective one holds. Society is rapidly changing these days with many incidents and accidents happening, so I constantly reflect on how I look toward and live in the future."
He elaborated on his personal philosophy, saying, "Rather than feeling I must be cautious, I think I have, since I was young, been instinctively and consciously thinking and feeling about good and evil and right and wrong through education, reading, and media exposure. I haven't felt the need to change that, but as things unfold, I think it's natural for me, as someone in the entertainment field, to be mindful."
Regarding discussions among the cast about avoiding trouble, Lee explained, "We've never had that kind of conversation. That's common sense for people living in the world, so I don't think we've specifically talked about being cautious or conscious of it."
Still, he expressed concern about the broader impact a controversy can have on a project. Lee told OSEN, "I do worry about parts where the interpretation and value of the efforts behind the work might be diminished because of that. Each project contains the sincerity of many people's hard work, and I hope that sincerity isn't erased or faded."
Lee Je Hoon's comments coincide with the uncertainty surrounding the release of "Second Signal," originally slated to air this year. Jo Jin Woong's decision to retire following a past controversy has left the drama's future unclear, and fans are awaiting official updates from tvN.
