Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Lee Ga-seop, who stars in the ENA drama 'Climax'. Contrary to the intense image he portrays in the series, he appeared composed and shared insights about his role and the project.
'Climax' depicts the fierce survival game of prosecutor Bang Tae-seop (played by Joo Ji-hoon) as he dives into a power cartel to reach the pinnacle of success in South Korea. In the drama, Lee Ga-seop plays Park Jae-sang, a character whose love and obsession for top star Choo Sang-ah (played by Ha Ji-won) leads to his downfall.
Regarding his chemistry with Ha Ji-won, Lee Ga-seop remarked, "I just had to follow her lead." He continued, "The energy and rhythm she brought to the scenes made them feel complete. Just looking at Sang-ah was enough without trying to add more."
Lee Ga-seop also reflected, "The power of her gaze was truly remarkable. It's hard to put into words, but looking into her eyes felt naturally immersive. It was an honor and a privilege to act alongside her, and I appreciated how comfortable she made the set."
In conclusion, Lee Ga-seop expressed, "Watching Ha Ji-won, I realized I want to be an actor who can energize my co-stars. I aspire to grow into an actor who can create stories with various seniors, juniors, and colleagues."
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr