Lee Min Ho Discusses Acting With Jun Ji Hyun And 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Lee Min Ho, who was appointed as the honorary ambassador of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics last year, recently sat down with @star1 to talk about the position as well as his upcoming drama “Legend of the Blue Sea” (tentative title), in which he stars with Jun Ji Hyun.

“It will have been 30 years since the Seoul Olympics in 1988. I have a lot of pride, holding a global event like the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Pyeongchang, known for its scenery. Regardless of the ambassador position, as a Korean, I’m proud,” said Lee Min Ho.

The actor said he wants to introduce Korea and Pyeongchang to the world through the Olympics, and hopes the athletes will be able to perform well without any injuries.

When asked about his upcoming drama “Legend of the Blue Sea,” Lee Min Ho says he’s really excited for it. “I’m looking forward to it too. The fact that I’m even appearing in the same project as Jun Ji Hyun is a huge honor. I’m looking forward to it a lot, and I can’t hide my excitement.”

Leaving a short message for fans, Lee Min Ho said, “I sincerely thank everyone for their unwavering support. The words ‘thank you’ can’t begin to express how I feel. My fans are like old friends of mine. Friends that, by their existence alone, are a comfort. I hope we can be together for a long time.

http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/22/lee-min-ho-discusses-acting-jun-ji-hyun-2018-pyeongchang-winter-olympics/

Jun Ji Hyun And Lee Min Ho Start Filming On Upcoming Drama

Filming has officially begun on Jun Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho’s comeback drama!

The two Hallyu stars are playing the leads in SBS’s “Legend of the Blue Sea,” written by Park Ji Eun and directed by Jin Hyuk. Filming began on August 19 in Goesan, Chungbuk.

The drama also stars Moon So Ri, Lee Hee Joon, Shin Hye Sun, Shin Won Ho, Lee Ji Hoon, and Park Hae Soo.

After filming wraps in Chungbuk, the actors will be heading overseas to Palau and Spain in September.

“Today marks the beginning of the partnership between two talented and amazing actors like Jun Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho,” the production staff stated. “Please look forward to their chemistry.”

“Legend of the Blue Sea” is scheduled to start airing sometime in November following “Incarnation of Envy.”

http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/19/jun-ji-hyun-lee-min-ho-start-filming-upcoming-drama/

Lee Min Ho Takes On Double Role For First Time With New Drama

Fans can look forward to see a whole new side, actually two new sides, to Lee Min Ho with his upcoming role in SBS’s new drama “Legend of the Blue Sea” (tentative title).

The fantasy romance is centered around a motif from the mermaid/merman story in Korea’s first historical (romance) storybook. In the Joseon-era storybook, it is recorded that real-life figure Kim Dam Nyeong returned mermaids/mermen that were caught by fishermen back to the sea.

Thus Lee Min Ho will act as Kim Dam Nyeong’s son Kim Mu during the Joseon Dynasty and as genius con artist Heo Jun Jae in present day. Both of his characters will experience love with Jun Ji Hyun who will portray a mermaid.

More information has been revealed about his con artist character. Kim Mu is a genius who is able to transform into a variety of roles including a prosecutor, lawyer, doctor, businessman, and more. Fortunately, viewers will be able to see a comedic side to the character as well.

The highly anticipated drama is scheduled to air later this year following the end of “Incarnation of Envy.”

http://www.soompi.com/2016/08/12/lee-min-ho-takes-double-role-first-time-new-drama/