'Pachinko' Press Conference: Lee Min Ho Talks About Comeback Drama, Being ‘Proud’ of Apple TV+ Series
Lee Min Ho shared his thoughts and experience filming Apple TV+'s "Pachinko."
The cast members graced the press conference to introduce and talk about the upcoming drama series ahead of the much-awaited release.
'Pachinko' Press Conference: Lee Min Ho 'Proud' to Star in Apple TV+ Series
The South Korean heartthrob looked dapper in a matchy pinstriped suit paired with a blue button-down shirt.
Greeting the press with his warm presence, the actor said, "It is the most exciting and enjoyable thing in my life to always greet you with work."
To recall, this is Lee Min Ho's first OTT project and his comeback to the small screen after the blockbuster K-drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" with Kim Go Eun.
Held in Los Angeles, the U.S.A, he is joined by his co-stars Oscar winner Youn Yuh Jung, Anna Sawai, Kim Min Ha, Jin Ha, with "Pachinko" director Kogonada, executive producers Michael Ellenberg and Teresa Kang.
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At the media conference, the Hallyu star spoke about his role and Hansu, which he described as "a yakuza who lives between Korea and the United States."
In the upcoming series, his character is a wealthy and influential merchant who is involved in organized crimes. Lee Min Ho's charms and overall visuals perfectly portray Hansu.
Following the confirmation of the drama series and cast lineup, "Pachinko" has been gaining positive response from foreign media since it boasts a roster of talented stars and promising actors.
With the overwhelming feedback both from critics and fans, Lee Min Ho says that "the public's evaluation remains, but as an actor, I feel proud of it."
In addition, the actor also praised the styling, which gave more depth and emotion to the series.
The "City Hunter" star shared that costume styling "was like a weapon" that made Hansoo's character, showing the era of the story. Lee Min Ho also hints that his character shows his "feelings through his clothes."
'Pachinko' Release Date and Everything We Need to Know
Kim Min Ha, Lee Min Ho
The upcoming Apple TV+ series is based on the best-selling historical fiction novel written by Min Jin Lee.
It follows the story of a Korean family who migrated to Japan. "Pachinko" also uncovers a forbidden love and heartbreak at the height of the war between two nations.
Set to premiere in Apple TV+ on March 25, the upcoming drama show is said to be the first-ever major trilingual American series to hit the small screen and will be released in Korean, Japanese, and English.
At the "Pachinko" press conference, director Kogonada gave a shout-out to executive producer Sue Hue saying that he joined the team due to the perfectly written script.
Apart from generating huge buzz from critics, did you know that the novel was among the highly recommended books of former U.S President Barack Obama?
As cited in Min Jin Lee's website, the former politician shared that "Pachinko" "takes us through four generations and each character's search for identity and success."
