Lee Jin-wook portrayed Jeong Yi-myeong, a character who undergoes a significant transformation, losing his humanity and believing that monsters are superior to humans. The actor revealed that he paid special attention to his facial expressions to differentiate between characters who shared the same face.
As Lee Jin-wook gracefully ages, he noticed that the corners of his eyes tend to droop, giving him a gentler appearance. Before filming ‘Sweet Home 2,’ he learned a trick used by Hollywood actors to counter this effect. Hollywood actors reportedly pull their hair behind their ears or use transparent tape near their ears to lift the corners of their eyes. Following discussions with the director, Lee Jin-wook adopted this technique, using transparent tape to lift the corners of his eyes during the shoot.
Although he admitted that it was a bit challenging and even gave him a headache, he was satisfied with the result, achieving the desired facial expression for his character.
Reflecting on the growth of the ‘Sweet Home’ Season 1 cast, including Song Kang, Go Min-si, Go Yoon-jung, and Lee Do-hyun, Lee Jin-wook expressed amazement at how far they’ve come. He remarked on their transformation from inexperienced newcomers to accomplished stars in just three years, highlighting the rapid changes that can happen in the entertainment industry. Lee Jin-wook, known for his reserved nature, shared with KBIZOOM that he finds contentment from a distance and offered advice to Song Kang about being well-prepared for the unpredictable nature of the industry.
