In an interview on September 30th in Gangnam, Soul, Lee Chaemin was asked if the couple often discusses each other. He replied, “We don’t talk much about work. Since we don’t enter the details of those things, it is difficult to give specific answers.”
When he was asked if he became public with his relationship he created pressure, explained Lee, “Rather than being a weight, in reality I motivate myself to immerse myself completely in my character and show my passion. I try to control my mentality so that I can give my best performance.”
The actor also faced recent media reports that suggest that he and Ryu from have published “Lovestagram” photo after uploading similar images on their social media accounts. “It wasn’t intentional” Lee clarified. “I just thought he showed how much attention are people paying.”
In Good appetite, your majestyLee played King Yi Heon, a cold and ruthless sovereign of Joseon known for his absolute authority and the refined palate. Under his intimidating exterior, however, he finds hecks and deep insecurities. The nuanced performance of Lee, balancing the ruthless power with hidden vulnerability, fascinated the spectators and helped lead the popularity of the drama.
The ending, broadcast on 28 September, recorded a national rating of 17.1% among paid families, marking a significant climb from its preview episode, which began at 4.9% (Nielsen Korea). The fantasy love story about a chef who travels over time and a tyrant king closed himself as one of Tvn’s successes of Tvn of the year.
Sources: Nate
