The actor Lee Chae-Min has recently discussed the challenges and responsibilities deriving from entering the successful drama of Tvn Good appetite, your majesty As a last minute substitute for Park Sung-Hoon.
In an interview on 1 October in a bar in Seoul, Lee Chae-Min reflected on his intense preparation, saying: “I felt a great responsibility and pressure, but that same pressure triggered an unexpected passion. I reduced sleep to study the script and practice riding and calligraphy”.
Good appetite, your majesty A great chef follows that slips into the past, meeting an absolute king of gourmets, leading to a survival-fantasy comic plot. The series ended with a record rating of 17.1% (Nielsen Korea). Lee Chae-Min has played Prince Lee Heon, whose vibrant interpretation has become a culminating moment, shaking his sudden casting.
“I gave my best for this project. It was demanding and rewarding. During the filming, I was also working on Crushology 101, so my programs overlapped. I only made short pisolini during the travel by car, but I tried to get the best results in a limited time.” Lee Chae-Min has shared.
Although this was his first historical drama, he managed to adapt, giving credit to director Jang Toe-Yoo and Senior actors as a guide. Lee Chae-Min has studied various historical dramas and culinary videos to perfect his interpretation of the gourmean prince, whose reactions and expressions of taste were central to the comic of the show. Many scenes required the imagination of the CG effects while maintaining natural performance: a challenge that Lee has skillfully managed.
The collaboration with expert actors, in particular Kim Hyung-Mook, was crucial. Lee Chae-Min said: “During the scenes of the competition, I made a lot of relying on the ideas of expert actors. I didn’t want to lose, so their support was invaluable.”
Lee Chae-Min has also expressed his love for food, revealing that Tonkatsu is his favorite dish, while he appreciated the creations on the set like Bourguignonne beef and marinated ribs. His love story about the screen with Yoona, who played chef Yeon Ji-Young, received praise for chemistry, despite their 10-year age difference.
Looking to the future, Lee Chae-Min is attentive in the selection of future projects. “The success of this show increases expectations, which brings it is a pressure and motivation. I want to grow by remaining faithful to myself”, he said.
Good appetite, your majesty He marked a turning point for Lee Chae-Min, consolidating his growing status in the sector and opening the doors to over 30 imminent projects.
Sources: Kuki News
