Lee Sung Min Reveals What He Wanted to Be in Life If He’ll be Reborn
Lee Sung Min talks about playing the lead role in "Reborn Rich" and his thoughts about his iconic character, Jin Yang Chul.
As Song Joong Ki's drama concluded the season with an unexpected ending and spectacular rating, the veteran actor details his portrayal of his character and thoughts about being reborn.
The award-winning actor appeared in JTBC's "News Room" and revealed factors that he had to consider playing the role of Jin Yang Chul.
Lee Sung Min's Preparation for 'Reborn Rich' Character
As obtained by a media outlet, the host asked Lee Sung Min how he managed to act so well and perfectly play Jin Yang Chul in his 50s and 70s.
"It's not a role for my age, so acting my age was the part I cared about the most," he said, adding that he made sure that the viewers "were not bothered" by his acting and the way he played the character.
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In "Reborn Rich" Jin Yang Chul is the founder of the Soonyang Group who fears no one and has great ambitions in life.
Despite being a visionary, his family thinks that his idea is out of this world, except for Jin Do Joon, played by Song Joong Ki. He is a third-generation chaebol and the youngest grandson of Jin Yang Chul.
The series featured how he wanted to overtake Soonyang Conglomerate due to his revenge but shows great support for his grandfather.
From Jin Do Joon's revenge, "Reborn Rich" also depicts the downfall of Jin Yang Chul.
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One of the remarkable moments in Jin Yang Chul's life is falling into delirium. It is a syndrome in which overall brain function is impaired due to physical illness, drugs, or alcohol.
Viewers witnessed how the once mighty chairman ended up forgetting his past including who he used to be.
For Lee Sung Min, he says that he was able to understand Jin Yang Chul through his weakness and strength.
"I love the character I play. In particular, I had a lot of affection for the character Jin Yang Chul," he said, adding "Imagining the character's warrior, I was able to understand 'how fiercely he lived."
Lee Sung Min Reveals Doing THIS If He Will Be Reborn Again
When asked what he will do if he will be reborn, just like Jin Do Joon, Lee Sung Min says he wanted to live not as an actor.
He explained that he has "never done anything else" besides acting and there are times when he feels sorry for his life.
"I don't know about other lives. If I were to be born again, I would like to stop learning. I have never had a job, experience, or adventure that I should have taken for granted," he added.
Known for his versatility, Lee Sung Min also appeared in Kim Hye Soo's "Juvenile Justice" playing the role of head judge Kang Won Joong.
Apart from "Reborn Rich" he will also join the cast of "A Very Lucky Day" along with Yoo Yeon Seok and will be reunited with Lee Jung Eun.
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Written by Geca Wills
