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Lee Jong-suk is no longer shy to call himself an actor

  • Published : Oct 20, 2015 - 13:59
  • Updated : Oct 20, 2015 - 13:59

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The 26-year-old youthful Lee Jong-suk was never too quick to declare himself an actor, despite his successful TV dramas.

But after winning the top award for male actor in September’s 2015 Korea Drama Awards with his most recent small screen work “Pinocchio,” in an interview with local media he finally acknowledged himself as one.

“‘Pinocchio’ was really a superb show. I gave it my best to bring out the character,” said Lee as he pointed out the program allowed him to go beyond a ‘star’ and become an ‘actor.’”

“There were shortcomings too, but throughout the program I was happy thanks to the viewers who gave generous affection and support,” said the grateful actor.

Lee won various awards in between shooting for “Pinocchio,” including “The Best Male Actor Award” from 2014’s Grime Awards which put him among one of the youngest to receive the prestigious title.

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“Winning in this year’s Korea Drama Awards made me less shy to call myself an actor,” Lee said. The modest man had won a runner-up prize in 2013’s Korea Drama Awards for Mnet drama “I Can See Your Voice.”

Lee was confident and hopeful of returning to the Korea Drama Awards again in 2016. He said he is seriously contemplating his next work at the moment and that there will soon be a good news to tell regarding his next step.

Lee debuted on the small screen with 2010’s SBS drama “Prosecutor Princess,” and built up his portfolio through MBC’s sitcom “High Kick: Revenge of the Short-legged (2011-2012),” KBS 2TV drama “School 2013 (2012-2013),” SBS’ “I Can See Your Voice (2013),” “Doctor Stranger (2014)” and “Pinocchio (2014-2015).”

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)

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