Lee Jin-uk Expresses Gratitude for ‘Beyond The Bar’ Success and Teases Future Plans
Sep 08, 2025
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Lee Jin recently met with Sports Chosun at BH Entertainment's headquarters and responded to the end of 'Squire'.
'Esquire', which ended with the final episode on the 7th, proved the power of Korean legal dramas in 51 countries, ranking second in Netflix's global top 10 non-English TV shows.
Lee Jin-wook, who plays Yoon Seok-hoon, a partner lawyer in the work, expressed his affection for the work and his fellow actors, saying, `I feel more disappointed these days among Siwon-seop.' The filming was already completed two months ago due to pre-production, but the regret grew as the broadcast was nearing its end.
He said "Every work is precious. As the number of works an actor can do is set, there is always a regret. There is a sense of regret that we did a good job again." It was not a work that attracted attention, but the ratings steadily increased due to word of mouth. We had a good time together," he added.
The difference between 'esquire' that Lee Jin-wook picked is the novelty of the legal play. He said "I was worried that viewers would be bored because the trial structure in Korea was different from that of the jury system, but the production team mixed it well and showed it. It had the power to concentrate until the end rather than the deluded stimulus"I liked that the good and bad structure was not simple, and it made me think about the difference between the perpetrator and the victim." he evaluated. In particular, citing the case of the destruction of the pavilion "Tragedy occurs even if it is not the fault of one person. It was a very vague and agonizing case for the lawyer"He confessed.
In the play, Yoon Seok-hoon was like a cool-headed Cha Cha-nam, but he showed his emotional determination by punishing the perpetrators of child abuse. In response, Lee Jin-wook "People originally have many colors. Yoon Seok-hoon also said, "He looks cool, but he knows how to cry and get angry enough. The process of growing up against lawyer Kang Hyo-min was natural." The role of a lawyer was also suitable for his aptitude. "When I was young, a lawyer came out first in the aptitude test. It was just hard to memorize the lines, but they hit it off well. When it comes to satisfaction, 120%" he laughed.
The most memorable line is "The reason people are hurt is because of people after allThe words ' came beautifully. Love is not only love between men and women, but all relationships"He wrote that "a sentence that made me think about the various kinds of love"."
He also mentioned his relationship with Jeong Chae-yeon. He "I tried to give him comfort so he wouldn't be nervous on the spot. It was important to break down the wall, even though it might seem silly at times"I think what a junior actor needs is comfort," he said. In fact, he relaxed the atmosphere by sharing jelly on the spot, and he explained that "Unlike the old image, I try to approach it a little lighter these days."
After 20 years in his acting career, he confessed his concerns honestly. "The job as an actor is good, but there are many parts that do not match your personal disposition. There are a lot of things that don't fit well. "There's also a burden that we shouldn't make mistakes anymore. But the burden is also the driving force." He then emphasized that it is more important to reduce awkwardness and give persuasive power within a given work, rather than forcibly chasing an acting transformation.
It also revealed the definition of a good adult. "What I've been thinking a lot lately is that I know how to wait." Starting with your family, you have to be able to wait in close relationships to reduce your social problems, he said. "I think you can become a good adult just by knowing how to wait in a generous way."
He was also open to the possibility of a second season. He said "I'm desperate for it and I'm told that the discussion is going on positively," he said with a smile. Lastly, he said, `I hope you can only see it as a character rather than an actor Lee Jin-wook as an individual. 'Lee Jinwook is coming out? It'll be all right. It'll be all right."
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
