Actor Lee Jae-yong has effectively turned his villain image around.

The 14th episode of KBS 1TV's movie talk show 'Life Is a Movie', which aired on the night of the 12th, featured actor Lee Jae-yong, who possesses the charisma of a formidable villain.

During the broadcast, Lee Jae-yong, commanding the screen with his intense gaze and heavy presence, revealed an interesting temperature difference between his 'life character' and 'human Lee Jae-yong'.

From the opening, Lee Jae-yong playfully challenged the modifier of 'specializing in villain roles'. Movie creator Liner noted, 'He fits well in high-ranking, powerful roles', referring to Lee Jae-yong's strong impression. In response, Lee Jae-yong said, 'I have played many roles oriented toward power, wealth, and unification.'

Lee Jae-yong unexpectedly revealed a comedic background, surprising the panel. When MC Lee Jae-sung mentioned, 'You have appeared in KBS Comedy Concert,' Lee Jae-yong replied, 'Not only KBS but almost had a grand slam in comedy programs from other broadcasting stations,' also mentioning his appearances in two sitcoms, showcasing the broad spectrum of his multifaceted acting.

The highlight of the broadcast was a deep analysis by Lee Jae-yong and critics about the film 'Friend' (2001), which left a legendary villain character named 'Cha Sang-gon' in the minds of viewers.

He shared stories of shooting the scene where he slowly delivered the chilling line 'I sterilized it' while drawing Lee Jun-seok's (played by Yoo Oh-seong) face with a knife heated by fire, noting that this anecdote was filmed shortly after meeting a similar character, and he evaluated the scene where 'a snake pulls the cow into the darkness' as nearly nonexistent.

Continuing, Lee Jae-yong, who played a Japanese police officer tormenting 'Kim Du-han' in the SBS drama 'The Age of the Heroes' (2002), also shared insights about the nuances of playing different villain roles.

In response to the question about his secret to acting as a villain, Lee Jae-yong revealed his acting philosophy, saying, 'An actor is like a mirror. It's a profession that explores and agonizes over humanity,' while emphasizing that while frowning or twisting his mouth might make him appear like a villain, true acting is about the 'depth of difference.'

Meanwhile, in the highlight segment of the show, the movie rival corner, Liner selected 'Friend' alongside 'A Multi-Cell Girl', 'Steel Rain', and 'Save the Earth'.

Liner highlighted Lee Jae-yong's acting class, showcasing his ability to transition between nine characters in 'A Multi-Cell Girl' and pointed out the bizarre nature of his performance in 'Save the Earth', engaging in a fierce talk battle, which shed light on the full potential of 'complete actor' Lee Jae-yong, possessing charisma, philosophy, and humor.

Not just a simple review, the movie talk show 'Life Is a Movie', which revisits the moments when films become life, airs every Saturday at 11:15 p.m. on KBS 1TV.

[Photo] Provided by the agency, 'Life Is a Movie'

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