In a video titled 'Venus Jae is Precious and Cute, Shy with Cameras' on Kim Jaejoong's YouTube channel 'Jae Friends,' Lee Jun-young appeared as a guest, where Kim Jaejoong lauded his abilities. Kim referred to Lee as a versatile talent, calling him a dancer, singer, and actor. Lee Jun-young appeared bashful at the compliments, expressing his enjoyment in acting and dancing.
Kim Jaejoong further commended Lee Jun-young for his diverse acting roles, mentioning characters like Geum Seong-je in 'Weak Hero,' Choi Bo-yong in 'Mask Girl,' and Park Young-beom in 'Poksak Sokatsu-da.' Kim asked, "How did you end up like this?" to which Lee humbly replied, "I don't consider myself a super handsome actor, so I thought about what my competitive edge could be. Since various roles are coming my way, I decided to try them all without avoiding any."
Lee Jun-young continued, "After doing all these roles, I was surprised by the results when they were released. I realized there are many people who like and support me." He also discussed his nickname 'Jal.sseu,' which stands for 'handsome trash,' humorously noting that it's better than just being called trash.
Kim Jaejoong agreed, saying, "Handsome trash is better." He particularly admired Lee's performance as Choi Bo-yong in 'Mask Girl,' noting, "The actor was so immersed in the role that it was almost hateful." Kim also questioned why Lee's roles often involve fighting, to which Lee revealed, "I started MMA to make the fights look real," showcasing his dedication to acting. Kim jokingly remarked, "You're so good at fighting, it's scary," and Lee added humorously, "That's why my mom doesn't like me swearing and stuff," eliciting laughter.