Actress Lee Tae-ran Opens Up About Challenges Filming 'Glamorous Days'

Actress Lee Tae-ran shares her filming challenges on 'Glamorous Days'.

On October 12, at 7:50 PM, TV CHOSUN's 'Baekban Journey with Heo Young-man' will feature 'Queen of the Small Screen' actress Lee Tae-ran visiting Hongseong.

Known for her roles in hit dramas like 'Famous Princesses', 'The Wang Family', and 'Glamorous Days', Lee Tae-ran is a 'box office guarantee'. As she enters a village in Hongseong County, she captures attention with a comment from a grandmother, “You’re the one who played the villain on TV.” Despite the blunt remark, Lee Tae-ran diffuses the situation with a warm smile and a relaxed demeanor. Her approachable charm shines as she naturally mingles with the unfamiliar surroundings and people.

Behind the glamorous title of 'Queen of the Small Screen', Lee Tae-ran shares stories from her early career. She recalls her passionate past, saying, “After graduating high school, I balanced working as an office employee and taking minor roles.” She reveals her surprising history of acting alongside Lee Jung-jae during her unknown days, sharing insights into her 'survival mode' as a budding actress.

Recently, Lee Tae-ran received acclaim for her villainous role in 'Glamorous Days', which achieved a peak viewership rating of 20.5%. She candidly shares, “Memorizing the extensive lines was really tough,” but adds that winning the Best Actress Award felt like a reward for her hard work.

Lee Tae-ran, born in 1975, married a younger businessman in 2014 after a three-month courtship. The couple does not have children.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr