Veteran Top Actor Lee Seo Jin Says in New Interview that He Passes the Mantle of Iconic Drama King Jeongjo to Junho Now After The Red Sleeve Cuff

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• I cannot even remember just how many time I watched Yi San...I enjoyed most of the drama immensely...Just hated the death of his beloved ...

  I enjoyed Red Sleeve Cuff too but not one I will rewatch again.

  • Ainda não consegui ver o drama pois a Vick Rakuten é paga e deixou a gente ver só 2 episódios

    • @maria podes conseguir no myasiantv . Desculpa me ,meu potugues nao é bom , eu soy francesa e escrevo em inglès , neste blog as pessoas so escrevem en inglès . Ja estou aqui cuando koala commeceu com a Yoon euh hye en 2007 . Bom dia da Franca

• no

• I always loved Yi San ( 2007 ) and still loving it.

  Red sleeve had been the drama with my least expectations because of my doubts about it , retelling the tale of Yi San.

  But Junho , Seyoung and The whole RS team proved me wrong.
  ( I came for seyoung and came back with Junho ,added to my favorite actors list )

  But I still hold Yi San ( 2007 ) in my heart.
  King Jeongjo had 100 shades and
  both are like essays written by two different students in the same heading.

  YiSan (2007 ) is like a calm and interesting Jeongjo's biography and about his achievements.
  Red Sleeve is about his passionate romance and his family dynamics.

  Both are perfect and none of these need to surpass each other in my opinion.

  I understand Lee Seo Jin 's praise for the younger actor, though

  • I so agree with you♥️ I watched both dramas 3x♥️♥️♥️?

    • ONDE VOCÊS ASSISTIRAM??

  • Well said 'Both are like essays written by two different students under the same headings'

  • Lee Seo Jin's role as Yi San is the best. He is a great actor n Yi San is a signature role nobody can compare. Whether he is in the King's robe, Knight's attire or even a 'Yang Bang' streets clothes, he is enormously looks good.

    • I am one of the fans of Lee Seo Jin...up to now I watch Yi San and I still feel soooo good...
      I am happy to hear news from him and a drama at that!
      Hope to see him more in dramas
      Cannot move on yet with YI SAN

  • MBC tend to produce long historical dramas ( over 50 episodes ) .

    Verteran actors played as 'Calm and Collected ' version of kings in these dramas,they didn't have too dramatic plotline and much up-downs.

    Yi San (2007)
    Dongyi

    Seeing old dramas is like seeing a good family drama ( warm and fuzzy ).

    ******

    Younger actors are now playing
    'Bold' version of the kings in prime time dramas.

    Yoo Ah In 'King Sukjong ' 'King Taejong '
    Lee Jun Ho 'King Jeongjo '

    Watching Bold Kings in prime time dramas is like watching an action thriller.

    • Yoo Ah In is always dramatic for now reasons. I thought Shin Sekyung was the problem in Fashion King but it turned out to be Yoo Ah In for being extra. He is similar to Lee Jehoon. Both are more suitable in Saguek dramas but really horrendous in modern dramas which means IMO opinion both do not have the acting range.

      Lee Seojin ‘Yi San’ was good back in his time. He was cool back then but his interpretation of the character was just on the surface. He is likeable kind of actor with similar vibe as Hyun Bin or Goong Yoo. They are good actors but not much richness on their performance. I do not mean to disrespect but it just some actors like them prefer that kind of acting style and choose not to show their acting range.

  • @blanket: it's the other way for me. Yoo Ah In is so good in modern drama proof of his multiple awards in acclaimed movie. but sucks in sageuk genre. his great appearance might be make people into thinking he is a good in sageuk. can't get over how bad he was in Jang ok Jung. Kim Tae Hee outshine him completely.

  • @MMMhwaym - wow this is such a good way of putting it, and I totally agree.

    They're like different interpretations, Yi San is one of those roles that every generation will have their own iconic take on... so seeing such high praise for Junho in TRS from the OG in the same role makes me really happy!

• I love Lee Seo Jin's Yi San His acting is so natural n superb Every scene with Ji Min is so romantic n well-loved by his fans He was serious in some scenes but a romantic n fun guy when he was in love I hope to see more of his acting

• Yi San was my favorite Korean drama of all times. I can't count how many times I've shed tears for this beautiful drama. LSJ and HJM were still my ultimate OTP and no one can top them. Will be nice to see a remake.

  • Absolutely agree.

• I also loved LSJ as Yi San but it was a different styled drama than TRSC.

  Junho’s performance was spot on and intense. He was flashy, bold, commanding and overall amazing as Yisan. Beautiful performance. Much deserved that he is now the iconic Yisan.

  I still from time to time rewatch Yisan for HJM and LJS. It was a slow burn chemistry with them. Some of their scenes were just so adorable. Even though time / audience has moved on, i still see his Yisan as a classic.

• Performance per se, depth, authenticity, full immersion to the character - hands down, Junho’s performance is on another level. He is such a phenomenal actor. No doubt his Lee San is the best performance of 2021 and to date.

  But I always Lee Seojin. I watch anything he is in, be it a drama or variety show. His new drama Dr Park with Ra Miran is quite refreshing and hilarious. Respect!

• What a great senior and mentor. I don't know him but I really respect him for saying this. I loved LJH in TRS and haven't watched Yi San so the only King I know is LJH's version and his performance bewitched me. I'm happy to see a veteran who feels comfortable giving high praise, it really reflects nicely.

• Where can I watch Yi San?

• Where can I watch Yi San? Thank you

  • Dramacool