Upcoming Drama ‘The Thousandth Man’: Lee Chun Hee and Seo Kyung Suk, The Brand-Name Combo
In the drama 'The Thousandth Man,' Lee Chun Hee plays the role of Eung Suk, the owner of a restaurant and Seo Kyung Suk plays the chef. Together, they work to create a special one-table restaurant for people in all different situations.
After taking part in the varity show Family Outing, Lee Chun Hee, who had earned the nickname 'clumsy Chun Hee,' has changed into a trustworthy character who 'accepts only one group of customers per day.' 'Knowledgeable gag-man' Seo Kyung Suk is also changing into a character who is an exceptional cook, but is lacking in other areas of life outside of the kitchen.
These two people met for the first time on the 3rd of July. However, they greeted each other right off the bat, even spending time together during breaks, creating a friendly atmosphere. In particular, Lee Chun Hee was able to keep up with Seo Kyung Suk's variety of adlibs so well that the production team even wondered, "Did these two meet beforehand to practice their lines?"
Lee Chun Hee revealed, "At first I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to keep up with Seo Kyung Suk because he such a funny man. However, he treats me so well, almost like a younger brother on and off set so I was able to act comfortably with him." Seo Kyung Suk revealed, "More than anything, teamwork is important on the filming set. Chun Hee has a caring personality and is always taking care of others and I think that shows through his acting as well. In this drama, Chun Hee and I will be playing a combo that bickers at each other, but is still loveable."
In addition, Lee Chun Hee had to film several scenes in which he had to speak French fluently because he and Seo Kyung Suk are supposed to be alumni from the same French cooking school. Seo Kyung Suk, who studied French literature at Seoul University, helped Chun Hee with his accent and gestures.
On the other hand, 'The Thousandth Man' is about a gumiho named Mi Jin (played by Kang Ye Won) who is looking for her last and thousandth man who will help turn her into a human. The first episode is airing in August.
