(tvN)

Actor Lee Dong-hwi said in an interview published Monday that Lee Kwang-soo is a co-star who deserves admiration.

The two currently star in tvN’s “Entourage Korea,” the Korean version of the American series.

Lee Dong-hwi described Lee Kwang-soo as an “iron hand in a velvet glove,” in an interview with Sports Chosun.

“What surprised me was that Lee Kwang-soo’s personality in real life is a contrast to the image of his rather hilarious character in ‘Running Man,’” said the 31-year-old.

“Lee is a well-mannered man with a warm heart and charisma. While at work, he is professional on set, with a keen understanding.”

He added he had become close to Lee Kwang-soo by playing online soccer games with him and talking through an online messenger.

By Son Ji-hyoung (json@heraldcorp.com)