Lee Chae-min on the “Byeon Woo-seok Pressure” and Comparison (He Wasn’t Supposed To Be Casted!)
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Rising K-drama star Lee Chae-min talks about unexpected fame and Joseon royalty, following his hit show Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, and his unusual comparison to Byeon Woo-seok!
So who is Lee Chae-min?
Lee Chae-min is a South Korean actor and presenter who was born in the Goyang area on September 15, 2000. Later, he studied at the Korea National University of Arts, and after graduating, he signed with Varo Entertainment to pursue his dream in the spotlight. We think this was the best decision he could have made, looking at his success today!
Fan Responses and Breakout Buzz for Lee Chae-min
It is no secret that this show had heaps of success, and as a result, it set records by becoming the first non-Netflix original Korean drama to hit number one in the TV charts, which is very impressive.
K-drama fan responses have been slightly overwhelming in a positive way, which is all thanks to the breakout star Lee Chae-min.
Pressure and comparison
Lee Chae-min is being hailed as the "next Byeon Woo Seok" following his explosive success in the drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, which became a global hit.
Since filming, he acknowledges that the comparison to his senior actor is both an honor and a significant burden at the same time. Actually, he was never supposed to be in the show at all! This explains some of the pressure that he has been feeling, as he joined the production on extremely short notice, replacing the original lead actor just ten days before filming. The Dojeon Media team believes that this was fate and meant to be, as he has been very successful! Despite this, Lee Chae-min stated that this high expectation motivates him to deliver even better performances in his future projects, which we cannot wait to see!
Working in the entertainment industry myself as a foreign actor, I agree with Lee Chae-min that the late notice schedules and call times can be frustrating at times. The entertainment industry always sadly runs on a schedule that is heavily prepared but poorly executed.
That said, the challenges and frustrations that we have both faced in our careers do not always overshadow the positives of working in the entertainment industry. For the most part, it is a great career, the people whom we meet and work with along the way, and the career opportunities are amazing!
What can we expect in the future?
His role in this hit drama has since opened more doors for Lee Chae Min, and he is now in demand than ever before. He has been named one of the rising stars to watch out for in the industry! Following the finale of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, he reportedly received an overwhelming flood of about thirty scripts for his next project. He is set to star in the upcoming drama Cashero.
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