Demand for actor Lee Chae Min has exploded with the immense popularity of 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.' With the continued success of the drama, Lee Chae Min's performance is also receiving a great deal of attention.
In the drama, Lee Chae Min plays Lee Heon, a tyrant with an absolute keen sense of taste. He drove the drama's popularity with his effortless transition between romance and comedy. Despite being cast on short notice just a month before filming, he quickly mastered everything from horseback riding and archery to action sequences and the traditional Cheoyongmu dance, immersing himself completely in the character.
YoonA, his co-star, praised him, saying, "I thought he was Lee Heon himself, having equipped himself with everything despite the short preparation time." Director Jang Tae Yoo also expressed his trust in the actor, stating, "He came thoroughly prepared, ready to film at any time."
Moreover, he is receiving great love from viewers and fans. They have praised his acting skills as well and commented, "He deserves the popularity. He's such a good actor," "He's tall and handsome. And he's a good actor," "I want to see him more in historical dramas," "Historical dramas are hard but he was perfect in it," "He's tall and really good at acting," "He has the visuals and the acting skills," "I want him to become more successful so I can see him more often," and "He's so good-looking."
His latest success has also been proven by numbers. The romance between the two leads, Yeon Ji Young (played by YoonA) and Lee Heon, has captivated viewers and fans. The 10th episode, which aired on the 21st, recorded a new personal best viewership rating of 15.8% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide). Additionally, according to data released by the Korea Reputation Research Institute on the 23rd, Lee Chae Min ranked first in the actor brand reputation index for September.
The industry is showing exceptional interest in Lee Chae Min. According to a recent industry source, "About 30 scripts have been offered to Lee Chae Min for his next project ahead of the 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty's finale."
Luckily, fans don't have to say goodbye to Lee Chae Min in 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,' which concludes this week. He is set to show a new side of himself in the Netflix original series 'Cashero' later this year.
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