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Actor Lee Joon Gi recently appeared on the YouTube channel 'Gongbuwang Jjinchunjae Hong Jin Kyung' and reflected on his representative work 'The King and the Clown' as a 'blessed work'. This film, released in 2005, attracted 10.51 million viewers and propelled him to stardom, with Lee Joon Gi stating it was the starting point that made him who he is today. He once again demonstrated his commitment as an actor to constantly challenge himself with various genres and characters, rather than resting on the laurels of 'The King and the Clown'.
Following 'The King and the Clown', Lee Joon Gi built a broad acting spectrum, appearing in historical dramas, action, romance, and genre pieces such as 'My Girl', 'Time Between Dog and Wolf', 'Iljimae', 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo', and 'Flower of Evil'. His distinctive acting style includes 'emotional action', where he performs high-difficulty stunts without a stunt double, incorporating emotions into each movement, and delicate facial expressions. Born in 1982, now 44 years old, he has consistently pursued change throughout his more than 20-year career.
His next project is the drama 'Kidnapped Game', where he is set to challenge himself with his first villain role. This new endeavor is expected to be a fresh point of interest for fans, as Lee Joon Gi has primarily portrayed strong characters with deep emotional performances. Bloggers highly praise Lee Joon Gi's attitude of continuous change and challenge beyond his 'King and the Clown' image, expressing anticipation for his new acting transformation.
