Actress Lee Sun-bin recently shared her criteria for turning down roles on the YouTube channel 'Jipyeonhan World' on October 20.
During her appearance, Lee Sun-bin showcased her close friendship with Ji Ye-eun. The two became friends while visiting the same salon. Lee mentioned, "We chat for 5-6 hours when we meet and even go to karaoke together. I introduced her to my boyfriend, Lee Kwang-soo, via video call."
In an impromptu phone call, Ji Ye-eun praised Lee Sun-bin, saying, "She is easygoing, a great listener, and gives good advice," bringing laughter to the conversation.
Lee Sun-bin almost debuted as a member of a girl group after her trainee days, but the group disbanded. "I still think of myself as an idol," she confessed, "I love singing, but I can't do it as well as before. I don't have the energy anymore."
Having performed in musicals at the Hakchon Theater, Lee revealed, "I receive musical offers every year, but I politely decline. Since I started with musicals, they feel more challenging to me. Musicals seem to require someone who excels in every aspect."
Lee Sun-bin expressed her admiration for musical actors and comedians, stating, "In the entertainment and arts industry, the two professions I respect the most are musical actors and comedians. They need to be sharp and have a great sense of humor." She added, "I can't approach it lightly with a 'I've done it once' mindset. It's scarier because I haven't continued doing it. I have a sense of 'daring' because I love it so much."
Lee also confessed her passion for webtoons, saying, "I'm a fan who pays to read webtoons. Many webtoons I loved have been adapted into dramas, but I've turned down roles in some because I felt miscast. From a fan's perspective, I thought many would be disappointed."
Demonstrating her objectivity, Lee emphasized, "I don't touch areas that shouldn't be touched. I don't feel greedy."
Meanwhile, Lee Sun-bin, who often hears she looks older than her age, shared, "I had a certain acting path in mind. I wanted to start as the pure heroine in a 'high-teen drama,' but I became known for playing older roles, like a con artist. When I gave up on the high-teen genre, 'Boys Over Flowers' came along, and being born in 1989 made it possible for me," she said, causing laughter.
Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr