Film Critic Lee Dong-jin Shares Insights on His Iconic 'One-Line Reviews' and Collecting Passion

Renowned film critic Lee Dong-jin (58) opens up about his signature 'one-line reviews', his passion for collecting, and his eloquent storytelling skills that have been with him since childhood.

On November 11th at 10:30 PM, MBC's variety show 'Radio Star' will feature a special episode titled 'Too Much TALK GPT' with guests Lee Dong-jin, Ahn Hyun-mo, Gwedo, and Nucksal.

Lee Dong-jin takes on an impromptu challenge centered around his trademark 'one-line reviews'. Having rated and reviewed thousands of films over the decades, he accepts the MCs' challenge to recall his own reviews. Surprisingly, he claims to remember "almost all of them," raising anticipation. However, as the difficulty increases, his deep contemplation brings laughter to the set.

Lee also discusses his connection with Ahn Hyun-mo and Gwedo, mentioning the program they co-host. As they curate content on films and other topics, their conversations are endless, prompting the MCs to dub them the "Too Much Talker Trio" with a chuckle.

Lee's eloquence is evident from his childhood anecdotes. He humorously recalls being an 'audio book' for his classmates, narrating stories from books he read at his teacher's request during elementary school.

His passion for collecting is also highlighted. Lee shares stories about his beloved collections, including books, records, DVDs, and various collectibles. He reveals the challenges of moving to a new location, dubbed 'Piaakia 2', due to the sheer volume of his possessions, requiring help from family and friends for a DIY move.

Adding to the intrigue, Lee talks about making homemade tteokbokki in his studio, earning praise from Ahn Hyun-mo and enthusiastic reactions from the MCs. He even hints at the possibility of turning his studio into a 'personal museum' someday, heightening anticipation.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr