Movie veteran, theater newb
(My beloved) Lee Jung-jae’s been in show biz for fifteen years now, starring in films like Typhoon, Oh Brothers and Il Mare, but he’s just now taking his first foray into theater.
In December, he takes the titular role in Hamlet (the play, not the musical version). The play will perform at his own alma mater, Dongguk University’s Lee Hae-rang Theater, and is open to the public.
Lee began rehearsals at the end of October at Dongguk, which marks his return to the public eye following a hiatus after his 2007 MBC action drama series Air City wrapped. Next up: the release of his upcoming film Disturbance in Her Barroom [1724 기방난동사건], a period movie billed as an action comedy and co-starring Kim Ok-bin (Over the Rainbow, Dasepo Naughty Girls).
Hamlet will play near Christmas-time and run for four days.
Via DongA.com
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he, seol kyoung gyu, yoo ji tae are the actors that feel ok to sPEnd in something like this, they even want to play with their rookie,. i love them
George Clooney.
That’s the first thought to come to my mind when I saw this pic
Interesting… so I assume it’s a Hamlet in Korean right? Do they also modify the scenery and stuff (e.g. ancient Korea instead of England?)
yeahhhhh agree with missjules.. reminds me of a younger version of george clooney..
That picture sort of reminds me of a young Paul Newman…or Gregory Peck.
yah, how can a man look so good? Breathtaking, I must say.
Gosh! love him, love him, love him!!!! He is just a debonaire, i practically swoon =). Is he married? DRamabeans, can you blog his Stats? Thanks in advance =)
Love that pic of LJJ! Can’t wait to see his new movie. He’s such a good actor. Loved him in Oh Brothers! I wish him success in Hamlet.
I am going to marry that man
I’m very happy for Lee Jung-jae.
From long time, I greatly appreciate his act and I believe that this new experience is an important moment for his career and for his human dimension.
The Hamlet of Shakespeare will show to all his fans his great talent performer.
Good luck, Lee Jung-jae.
I’d hit the hell out of it. Very classy and sexy
he’s looks so hot O_____O
yummy.
“yah, how can a man look so good? Breathtaking, I must say.”
Very, very few actors wear clothes as well as My Man. He’s masculine without the bullshit, Rat Pack without the misogny. Lee Jung Jae’s a lover not a fighter. But he’s also a fighter, so don’t get any ideas.
Hamlet’s a beast though. I don’t think I’ve seen a TV/movie performance of the Hamlet character that I’ve really liked from the last 15 years. (though bless Ethan Hawke’s “thinking California, feeling Minnesota” heart for trying!!!) Well, except for this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCVc5TaPpe8
You killed my father. BIG MISTAKE.
LJJ is such a hottie (i still get goosebumps whenever i watch him in ‘An Affair’..*fans self*)..Kim Min Hee gets my blessings with that fellow skinny model and LJJ is all mine now!!..
Hope we get to see plenty of PR shots, as NO hope of seeing Jung Jae in ‘Hamlet’……Break a leg. A great step to join the Shakespearean Hall of Fame.
Be nice to see you back in a series soon…….
#5 hjkomo
agree with you. wish he would do another drama.
That is one great picture of LJJ….
another hottie on my list.