Singer-Actor Lee Junho Has No Reason To Be Nervous
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It has taken Lee Junho a while to follow his fellow 2PM band members into the world of acting, which is surprising when you consider that he majored in acting at Howon University. The youngest member of 2PM made his debut into show business when he won "Superstar Survival" six years ago.
Since he signed on with the band, fellow band member Taecyeon has appeared in "Cinderella's Sister, "Dream High" and now has a leading role in "Who Are You?" Band mate Chansung made his debut in "Level 7 Civil Servant." Wooyoung played Jason in "Dream High."
Although Junho has appeared on several variety and reality shows, this year, he finally got the chance to appear in the film "Cold Eyes" and show off his acting skills. He was nervous about his performance, he said, even more nervous than when he performed with 2PM at a Tokyo Dome concert.
"I'm a rookie actor," he said.
That's exactly what director Jo Ui Seok was looking for.
"I wanted a rookie actor who could fit the role, and I happened to come across Junho," said Jo. "At first I was prejudiced against him because he is an idol. He, however, made me trust him after the audition, and he was good, and that is how he made it into the film."
The movie is about a police surveillance force and he plays a good-humored detective with the nicknamed Squirrel. Even alongside veteran co-stars such as Sul Kyung Gu, Jung Woo Sung and Han Hyo Joo, his work was noticed.
Actress Han Hyo Joo complimented Junho's work in the film, saying that she loved acting with him.
"I didn't believe it when he said it was his first movie," said Han Hyo Joo. "You will be surprised when you see the movie."
He was so nervous watching the film previews that he broke out in a cold sweat.
"I just wanted to watch the movie," he said. "After watching the other actors, when I appeared, I felt as if I didn't fit in. I was so worried. Fortunately, I was reassured because so many people from the press preview praised me."
Junho was complimented for his performance, which was said to energize the film.
His solo singing and composing career has made him a star in China and Japan. Not to worry, Junho. If you don't feel satisfied with your film performance, you can always go back to your "day job," being a composer and an international idol. But so far, so good.
