Lee Yi-kyung, in her 11th year as an ‘actor,’ it’s time to show off her potential
Lee Yi-kyung returns to her full-time job as an actor. He has had a strong image as an entertainer as he has been a regular panelist on major entertainment programs such as 'I'm Solo' and 'What Do You Do When I Hang Out'. Will 'actor' Lee Yi-kyung be able to make a mark with his comeback work?

On the 25th, Lee Yi-kyung confirmed her appearance in tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Marry My Husband'. ‘Marry My Husband’ is a work that depicts the story of a woman who was murdered after witnessing an affair between her best friend and her husband, returns to the past 10 years, experiences a second life, and returns the gutter-like fate to them. It is scheduled to be broadcast on January 1, 2024.

Lee Yi-kyung, in her 11th year as an ‘actor,’ it’s time to show off her potential
This is even more welcome news if you are a fan of actor Lee Yi-kyung. At some point, he became accustomed to seeing him in entertainment rather than dramas or movies. In particular, the programs in which Lee Yi-kyung is a regular guest, MBC's 'What Do You Do When You Hang Out' and SBS Plus's 'I'm Solo' are both entertainment shows with high topicality, so the appearance of 'entertainer Lee Yi-kyung' stands out even more.

Not only did he return to his regular job, but he also attempted to change his image. Lee Yi-kyung appears as Park Min-hwan, who has a self-centered and selfish personality in 'Marry My Husband'. It depicts a character who causes anger by having an affair with Jeong Soo-min (played by Song Ha-yoon) and driving his wife, Kang Ji-won (played by Park Min-young), to death.

Lee Yi-kyung, in her 11th year as an ‘actor,’ it’s time to show off her potential
Lee Yi-kyung, in her 11th year as an ‘actor,’ it’s time to show off her potential
Appearing on entertainment shows may be a good choice to raise awareness, but in the long run, it can be a burden for the actor as well. This is especially true if you are a regular member of an entertainment show rather than just a guest appearance on various entertainment shows. This is because Lee Yi-kyung from the variety show comes to mind even when she appears in the work.

There are many cases where actors leave programs to focus on acting. Song Joong-ki was an original member of SBS' 'Running Man', but chose to leave after 10 months. At the time, he was appearing in the drama 'Deep-Rooted Tree', and although it was canceled, he was preparing for an overseas all-location work. I gave up my regular position on ‘Running Man’ to focus on my main job.

Lee Yi-kyung, in her 11th year as an ‘actor,’ it’s time to show off her potential
Recently, Jeon So-min, who had been on 'Running Man' for 6 years, also decided to leave. I will leave ‘Running Man’ after recording on the 30th. 'Running Man' said, "Jeon So-min expressed her intention that she needed time to recharge for her acting activities. Accordingly, the members and the production team discussed for a long time how they could be together until the end, but they respected Jeon So-min's wishes. “I have decided to break up with regret,” he explained.

Currently, Lee Yi-kyung is actively working as an entertainer. Looking at his filmography over the past year, he has done works that fit well with the image of entertainer Lee Yi-kyung. The movies 'Yuksao' and 'Woongnam' are all works with many comical elements. Last August, he appeared in the science fiction film 'The Moon', but only made a brief special appearance.

It's good to be able to show off various charms. However, Lee Yi-kyung’s main job is as an actor. Expectations are high to see what kind of reaction the appearance of Lee Yi-kyung, an actor rather than an entertainer, will receive.

Ten Asia Reporter Kim Seo-yoon seogugu@tenasia.co.kr
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