Star Spotlight : Lee Won Geun

LEE WON GEUN : The younger "WOON"
in THE MOON THAT EMBRACES THE SUN

MAKE WAY . . . LET THE SPOTLIGHT SHINE ON LEE. WON. GEUN!

Where is this angel-looking-guy came from?

In a faraway land, there's a girl who fell deeply in love with a character from a manga. She wished that she could meet someone like him in the real world or maybe, she could enter the pages of the manga and meet the boy. One day, the manga fairy heard her prayers and turned the character into a real person. Aaaand voila . . Now we got LEE WON GEUN! Hihi . . . Sorry guys, my weird imagination just kicked in. I don't know why but he looks like a live-action version of a manga/anime hero to me.

Right now, I need to take a shot of insulin because any moment, I would collapse as my sugar level instantly reached the highest peak due to these photos of rookie actor, LEE WON GEUN from the hit sageuk-drama, The Moon That Embraces The Sun. Everyone is gushing about certified cuties Jung Il Woo and Kim Soo Hyun but I've been drooling over this eye-candy for weeks now.

Lee Won Geun as the teenage "Woon" won my heart. The Moon That Embraces The Sun is his first ever acting stint in a series but this newbie successfully left a mark in our hearts as he portrayed the younger version of the cold, silent and skillful swordsman, Kim Jae Woon. He only appeared one minute in the first episode but that was enough for him to catch the attention of the viewers locally and internationally. Among the other young actors (Lee Min Ho, Siwan and Yeo Jin Goo) in the drama, Lee Won Geun had the least number of screen time and lines but it didn't became a wall that block his way to be recognized. Instead, his quiet but killer charm created a bridge that made the fans more curious about his mysterious appeal. This pretty boy who is a year-older than me is part of the BH Entertainent (the same agency of Lee Byung Hun that manages the career of Han Hyo Joo, Go Soo, Han Chae Young and many more).

His milky white skin, exquisite features and heart-melting smile remind me of resident cutie Song Joong Ki. Standing 183 cm tall, Lee Won Geun can be Joong Ki's younger brother without others getting suspicious about it. These two actors share the same charming vibe and head-turner appeal that could melt the hearts of any girls.

To get know Lee Won Geun better, Korean media outlet Newsen, conducted an interview with him after he finished his filming in the series and here's a glimpse of the interview :

His impression in the shooting set : 

LWG : "When I receive the contract, I’m happy but a little bit nervous because I heard that there are some difficult person in the real shooting set. But it turned out that there’s only good people in The Moon That Embraces The Sun." 

"I had conversation with the director several times and he said that I’m the type of man who easily get depressed in new situations, so he encouraged me a lot. I really appreciated him. 

Inside the car, returning to home after shooting, my heart is a little bit complicated. After the filming ended , the PD (director) gave me a bundle of flowers and said 'You did a good job. This role couldn't be successful without you'. I wonder whetehr I could find these kind director, staff and senior actors again."

On his character Kim Jae Woon, the best swordsman, excellent in martial arts and cold quiet man : 

LWG : I feel that the character is similar to the real me, I’m calm and shy. When I meet new people, I would become the passive one. But unlike Kim Jae Woon, I’m not good at all in sports. I can not play football as good as in the drama and I gave the director a hard time during rehearsal for fighting scenes. Because the real me wouldn't win against a kid. I practiced the fighting scene everyday and thanked the director for sticking on me although I'm poort at physical work."

On his co-stars : 

LWG : "I’m shy so it’s difficult for me to adapt, moreover although I’m older than my co-stars, I’m the newest actor there. But my co-stars were very kind." 

Lee Min Ho taught me a lot like on how to set up a character and how much power I have to input for the drama. Yeo Jin Goo is still young but he's mature in acting and has he many experiences already that resulted to excellent performance. He also has good manners for older people."

LEE WON GEUN WITH KIM YOO JEONG

Watch this video clip of his interview as he showcased his puppy eyes and shy persona on-screen. Yay! He's too cute that he could make my knees weak. Fortunately, I'm one year younger than him! Hihi ^^

LEE WON GEUN IN MBC THE STAR

WELCOME TO DRAMALAND, LEE WON GEUN! I hope for more projects to come your way! ^^ Keep on showering us with your overflowing cuteness!

[credit as tagged/ sources : photos - couchkimchi/ video - tessieroo/ interview translations : koreanvibe]