"I Want to Grow Old Quickly", The Reasons to Look Forward to Lee Do Hyun's 30s

On the 12th, Lee Do Hyun held a round interview at a venue in Gangnam, Seoul, to commemorate the end of the JTBC drama The Good Bad Mother. He met with reporters and discussed various topics related to his work, career, values, and more.

"Before filming The Good Bad Mother, I had little time to transition between projects when one ended, and the next began. However, The Good Bad Mother concluded with pre-production, and since then, I haven't taken on any projects, allowing me to have unique experiences. With newfound leisure, I enjoy watching my works and letting go of the character Kang Ho."

As Lee Do Hyun mentioned, he has never had a long break. He is one of the hardworking male actors in his late 20s who works tirelessly. He debuted in 2017 with the tvN drama Prison Playbook and gradually gained recognition through JTBC's Thirty But Seventeen, Clean with Passion for Now, and the 2019 tvN drama Hotel Del Luna.

Since then, he has been continuously active, starring in JTBC's 18 Again, the Netflix series Sweet Home, KBS's Youth of May, tvN's Melancholia, and this year's Netflix series The Glory and the drama The Good Bad Mother. Regarding his driving force to work so diligently, Lee Do Hyun mentioned his "parents."

"My parents have worked very hard, and it hasn't been long since they retired. For 20 years, they worked to fulfill my dream. Growing up, while witnessing their dedication, I became addicted to work. However, because it's enjoyable, I continue with a mindset of constantly taking on new challenges, roles, and professions and meeting new people. This work is precious and brings happiness."

Among the male actors in their 20s in Korea, Lee Do Hyun stands out with his unique charm and outstanding acting skills. However, he still feels awkward receiving praise and believes he has much to improve.

As Lee Do Hyun approaches his 30s, what changes and challenges await in his acting career? While displaying confidence in "being capable of anything," he also revealed his humility by stating that he still lacks a lot.

"I want to do so many things, and I'm confident. I rarely say to my friends, 'I don't think I can do it.' I tend to believe that things will work out as I say them. So, I try it anyway, no matter what project I'm given. We can only discover whether something will break through trial and error."

Towards the end of the interview, Lee Do Hyun jokingly said, "I want to get old quickly," creating a laughter-filled atmosphere, as he expressed his desire for deeper acting experiences.

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