After sitting down for a short interview, the actor talked about the nature of his job as an actor. ŌĆ£One thing I often say is, ŌĆśIs there any other job that leaves you with so many regrets?‘ŌĆØ he shared. ŌĆ£Every time I shoot, I have many regrets. The nature of this work, which contains frequent regrets and never lets me be fully satisfied, stimulates and motivates me.ŌĆØ About playing Jang Uk in Alchemy of Souls, Lee Jae Wook commented, ŌĆ£IŌĆÖve never tried something as desperately as Jang Uk has, and IŌĆÖve never felt a sense of accomplishment as much as he did.ŌĆØ He then added, ŌĆ£But strangely, there were many moments when I felt like I was going to cry while playing Jang Uk. I experienced an overwhelming feeling in the moment, and I felt what it meant to be ŌĆśoverwhelmedŌĆÖ with my whole body.ŌĆØ Lastly, the actor shared, ŌĆ£I donŌĆÖt want to lose the way I work hard to live happily at every moment. I hope I share positive teamwork with the people I work with on the fun set.ŌĆØ Source (1)

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