Actress Lee Tae-ran Reflects on Her Career and New Stage Role in 'Baekban Journey'

Actress Lee Tae-ran empathizes with a mother's heart on 'Baekban Journey with Heo Young-man'.

On the October 12th episode of TV Chosun's 'Baekban Journey with Heo Young-man', actress Lee Tae-ran enjoyed a meal in Hongseong.

Upon her arrival, a local resident humorously remarked, "You played a villain on TV," referencing her memorable role as the rare antagonist 'Go Seong-hee' in the KBS2 drama 'Glamorous Days'.

Celebrating 30 years in the industry, Lee Tae-ran reminisced, "After high school, I worked at a company during the day and took on minor acting roles at night." She made her debut in the film 'The Young Man' (1994) as a background character behind Lee Jung-jae, yet her striking beauty was undeniable.

Known for her roles as kind and relatable characters in dramas like 'Famous Princesses' and 'The Wang Family', Lee successfully transformed her image with her villainous role in 'Glamorous Days'.

Regarding her unfamiliar role as a villain, she shared, "It wasn't easy to act. It was my first time playing such a character, and the lines were extensive. It was challenging but enjoyable. Receiving an award made it worthwhile."

Lee Tae-ran has returned to the stage after 21 years, currently starring in the play 'Pink Lipstick'. She described the play as "a family story about understanding and reconciling with a mother-in-law suffering from dementia."

She added, "There's a scene where I cry out in frustration because of my son. Even though I don't have children, I deeply understand a mother's heart."

Meanwhile, Lee Tae-ran married venture entrepreneur Shin Seung-hwan in March 2014, and the couple has no children.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr