All Things about K Drama 'Red Ballon' (Ep. Lee Sung-jae)

TV Chosun's weekend mini-series drama "Red Balloon," which ranked #4 in Netflix's "Korea's TOP 10 Series" category, is a drama about the relative deprivation we all experience, the yearning for stomachache, and our thrilling and warm story of fighting to quench that thirst. It is the fourth collaboration between writer Moon Young-nam and director Jin Hyung-wook, following "Three Brothers Su Sang," "Family of the Royal Family," and "What's Wrong?"Source: tv chosunWith authentic speech and rich factual stories, it erupted "sympathy firepower," leaping to 7.7% nationwide and 8.5% per minute, breaking its own highest ratings and placing first in the same time slot of cable programs.Source: tv chosunLee Sung-jae garnered attention through this work by portraying Jin Jin-cheol, as a naive figure, unlike his previous work. He plays Jin Jin-cheol, Ko Dimensional's (Lee Sang-woo) brother-in-law, who was born as the eldest son of a family without a family and entered Cheowold as a desperate son-in-law. He is a miserable person who inherited and runs a scrap metal intermediate processing company, a craftsman's business but lives with "I'm sorry" in his mouth as a bar owner with no true authority.So, who exactly is actor Lee Sung-jae? ProfileName: Lee SungjaeNationality: Republic of KoreaFamily: Parents, brothers, sisters, spouses, childrenBody type: 180 cm, 72 kgDebut: MBC's 24th open recruitment talent in 1995.Agency: IOK CompanyEducation: Sangmyung Elementary School - Han River Middle School - Osan High School - Dongguk University Theater and Film Department 1. Who is Lee Sung-jae?He was an actor who was a member of MBC's open recruitment talent in 1995. Representative works include , , , and .His father, Lee Kang-tae, was the head of Samsung General Construction (now Samsung C&T Construction Division). He died of Lou Gehrig's disease on January 29, 2014, just before Lunar New Year's Day. His brother, Lee Won-jae, is an active army brigadier general who is studying under a military commander who has held major positions in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.Source: Men's HealthHe is claimed to be one of many performers who auditioned for the character of Lee Woo-jin in the film Old Boy, which was performed by Yoo Ji-tae. It was widely assumed that the refusal was due to scheduling conflicts, but he stated that he was not confident in performing the part of a father with a daughter. Actor Choi Min-sik is alleged to have persuaded Lee Sung-woo at the time.He rose to prominence after appearing in the drama "Lie" in 1998. It was regarded as the first appearance of a melodramatic actor after Han Seok-gyu and Park Shin-yang, and it garnered fame among women as "The Second Han Seok-gyu" because of its similar atmosphere and acting style to Han Seok-gyu.Source: tv chosunLee Sung-jae, who was reincarnated as the best melodrama prospect under the moniker "The Second Han Seok-gyu," suffered a deadly blow to his livelihood after his debut, with offers for melodrama and drama being cut off owing to "Public Enemy." As a result, Lee Sung-jae had a difficult life and required psychiatric therapy. He is an actor who overcame it and is constantly working on his craft.2. Lee Sung-jae's Personality?He stated on the reality show "I Live Alone" that he is not adept at visiting people and meeting them initially. In response to a personal experience, Lee Sung-jae stated, "Honestly, I can't even say hello to the director, writer, and production team," adding, "In reality, I couldn't contact him even though I appeared in Bong Joon-debut ho's picture." When I ran into him at an awards ceremony, he told me, "If I had kept in touch, I could have appeared in my other box office hits." "Even if I see the news online that some director is filming a new movie,' I can't call because I feel like I'm displaying my insides when I call them," he added.On the scene, actor Wang Ji-hye interviewed Lee Sung-jae as a lively personality and mood generator. When asked about Lee Sung-jae's true nature on "Entertainment Weekly," actress Kim Gyu-ri responded that she is really charming.Source: tv chosunIn an interview, actor Lee Seong-je stated, “The general public perceives me as chilly and silent. Yet my true personality is that I enjoy making others laugh. Normally, I tell stupid jokes to make the people around me laugh. Even on-site, I strive to make people laugh for the sake of the fatigued performers and crew.”He is a daughter idiot who only knows her daughter, and if his daughter wants to, he can get signatures and interviews with his favorite celebs. He claims to know little about celebs. He made people laugh by claiming that he knew the names of the SHINee members like tea and coffee and that B1A4 knew them like copy paper.3. Lee Sung-jae's Activities(Actor Life)The zoo adjacent to the art museum, which opened at the end of 1998, has won every rookie award at several film festivals. Since then, he has appeared in,, and, further solidifying his status in Chungmuro. The film "Public Enemy," which came out in 2002 and is still spoken about by iconic phrases, is where Lee Seong-jae's name became well known."Neolithic Blues," released in 2004, is widely regarded as Lee Seong-weakest je's effort. He had a nice appearance prior to his previous work, but he starred as Choonam since the movie's theme was Choonam Prehistoric, which was so severe that the audience resisted and went viral, which affected the box office defeat.Source: tv chosunLater in his acting career, he became a regular on MBC's true documentary program "I Live Alone" in 2013. Lee Seong-jae depicted his wife and two daughters living in another country. When it was revealed that he had gotten a studio apartment on his own and was living in poverty with his pet Bedlington terrier "Effe," it became a hot subject.He played the villain Cho Kwan-woong in the MBC drama "Gu Family Book" in 2013. With the success of "Wife's Qualities," "Gu Family Book," and "I Live Alone," it was time for the lethargic career to resume its former glory.Since then, he has progressively built up his filmography by filming dramas and films, and the audience recognizes him as a known and stable actor. Nonetheless, it is attracting attention as a hot issue on Netflix from 2022 to 2023, displaying a ripe performance due to the part of the drama “Red Balloon.”4. Interview Related to ‘Red Ballon’"It's the first family play in ten years," Lee Seong-jae said during the production presentation. "The benefit of family plays is that people feel as if they are at home since the filming is familiar and familiar," he explained.Source: tv chosun"Jin Nam-cheol" also depicts human delight and grief. "I was unhappy while doing it," he remarked of having to play a variety of difficult roles. "There was no rice in the rice cooker when I got home from work, and my family was watching TV, so there was a scene when I cooked ramen by myself." He praised his character, stating, "I think it demonstrated the greatest hardship of the head of the household in this era." Q. What are the selection criteria for a work?You can choose any of the enjoyable, touching, or amusing moments when choosing a scenario, but I choose "Bingwoo" because of the lingering effect. I hope it becomes a movie that people remember when they visit the snow-covered mountain in the future. Q. What do you think about acting?As a restrained person in front of the camera, I'm releasing a variety of urges. 5. Pieces5-1. Movie YearTitle1998Art Museum by the Zoo1999Ghost In Love, attack The Gas Station!2000Barking Dogs Never Bite2001A Day, Kick the moon2002Public Enemy2004Hail, Dance with the Wind, Shinsukki Blues2006Holiday, Daisy2007The Mafia, the Salesman2010On the Pitch, Natalie2017Human, Space, Time, and Human2022Carter 5-1. Drama Year         Title1994Big Sister1995Serving in Silence1996The Fourth Republic1997Yesterday, Beyond the Horizon, Country Diaries1998Lie2006Stranger Than Paradise2008Lawyers of Korea2011Poseidon2012How Long I've Kissed, Rascal Sons2013Gu Family Book, The Suspicious Housekeeper 2014The King's Face2015Warm and Cozy 2016Mirror of the Witch, Don't Dare to Dream2018Goodbye to Goodbye2019Abyss, Diary of a Prosecutor2021Show Window: The Queen's House 2022Red Balloon

All Things about K Drama "Red Ballon"

According to Nielsen Korea, the 16th episode of "Red Balloon," which aired on the 12th, broke its own highest ratings for two consecutive times, with a nationwide rating of 9.5% and a maximum rating of 10.2% per minute.The vast acting spectrum and good acting skills in "Red Balloon" elevated the character's charm to the utmost level. The stars of the drama "Red Balloon" in particular demonstrated their exceptional acting abilities. It is well-liked by the public due to its meticulous planning and hard work.Source: tv chosunIn the drama, Cho Eun-gang (Seo Ji-hye) revealed her suppressed passion for high-dimensional (Lee Sang-woo) and eventually crossed the line, grabbing the attention of many viewers.The drama "Red Balloon" will have 20 episodes and will be available on Wave, Tving, Netflix, Coupang Play, and Watcha. Green Snake Media and High Ground were the production companies, and the play was written by Moon Young-nam."Red Balloon" is televised every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m.1. The plot of the drama "Red Balloon".The weekend mini-series "Red Balloon" on TV CHOSUN portrays the fascinating and warm story of us attempting to alleviate our relative deprivation, hunger for stomachache, and thirst.Source: tv chosunCho Eun-gang and Han Bada, who had been friends since high school. Twenty years later, Bada was a successful jewelry designer, and Eungang became the hands and feet of such a sea to assist with both business and home.Eun-gang envies bada because she has a good job and a doctor as a spouse, Ko Dae-jung.  Eun-gang's only chance is to marry Kwon Tae-ki, her four-year boyfriend who has been her rock. Tae-gi, on the other hand, abandons Eun-gang at the same time she passes.  In shock, Eun-gang begins to reveal her dangerous desire secretly.2. Character  Source: tv chosunCho Eun-gang (37) - Seo Ji-hyeShe appears modest and serene outside, but her heart is burning. A person who sacrifices everything for a cause. She is skilled at gaining the approval of others and achieving her goals.She feels deprived of Bada, whom she met in the first grade of high school, and knows she will be unable to go and remain her first friend. She must stay with Bada a wealthy family in order for her to collapse.Her ambition is to become a teacher, but she has failed every job interview. She is now holding out with various extracurricular activities such as composing children's book report essays and running errands for Bada.Bada drove her away from a medical school where she discreetly flirted with others, and she now just waits for the day when she would marry her four-year-old younger lover, who took care of her four years later but is abandoned when her boyfriend passes the civil service.Since then, the knack of declaring her desire and organizing the entire family to live comfortably has returned to her as a painter.Source: tv chosunJi Nam-cheol (29 years old) - Lee Sung-jaeHe lives the same life as his father-in-law, despite being the eldest son of a family without a family. Because of his physical presence, he earned a scholarship and living expense support during his first year of high school, married Geum-ah, and entered the desperate Cheowold.He constantly let down his father-in-law, who graduated from Seoul National University's law school and intended to become prosecutor general. The barge's owner is compelled to take over the artisan business but lacks true control.His wife is lonely since she has no idea how he is feeling. He is a character who depicts the difficulties of middle-aged men in this era. A new person appears, allowing him to explore a new universe, and his life begins to spiral out of control. Source: tv chosunHan Bada (27 years old) - Hong Soo-hyunShe is a well-known jewelry designer. She is active enough to serve as the association's chairman and has a great desire to achieve. She has a brilliant appearance and a quick and happy disposition, just like a wealthy daughter. She is an "insider" among her pals because she grew raised in an affluent family.She also studied in Italy, but her family broke up soon before her wedding, and she was on the point of calling it quits. Thankfully, her spouse persuaded her to attend the wedding. Her father, on the other hand, falls and dies, which becomes a lifelong obsession, and is married to her in-laws.It is approaching its seventh anniversary and has a 6-year-old daughter. Her in-laws are pressuring me to have a son. Although she does not want to go to SeaWorld, she is powerless to stop the feud between her father-in-law and her husband. She is constantly concerned about her mother, who is still covertly repaying her debts and has a frail mind and body.Confessing everything without a secret to her best friend, Eun-gang, returns as a dagger. She gave Eunkang a lot, but it soon became the richness of Eunkang's yearning. Source: tv chosunGo Cha-won (38 years old) - Lee SangwooDespite becoming a dermatologist as his family planned, he aspires to start another business because he is not suited to his aptitude. He also co-founded a hospital with a friend, and he was attractive and amusing. Treat the other person with respect as you mature.Although it lies at the heart of the conflict between mother and wife, it exacerbates it by failing to organize and liberally passing it on. Despite the fact that Eun-gang was the first tutor to come and depart, he fell in love with Eun-gang's friend, Bada seven years ago and married her.Source: tv chosunCho Eun-san (28 years old) - Jung Yu-minHer experience is vast, and she is two or three steps ahead of people's psychology. She is skilled at fighting and has sharp remarks that hit the nail on the head. Although she is not a pleasant sister to Eun-gang, when she is decided, she demonstrates a strong sisterhood.Men avoid her because she witnessed her father's affair when she was in adolescence. She is single and unmarried.She feels sorrow for Nam Chul, who is being thrashed by her father-in-law's wife, after joining the company of Bada's in-laws as Gyeong-ri, and climbs into her car by herself. Another life unfolds unexpectedly in front of such a mountain.3. Planning Intention and Theme ConsciousnessAfter "The Three Su Sang-sang Brothers," "The Family of the Royal Family," and "What's Wrong, Mr. Pung-sang," writer Moon Young-nam and director Jin Hyung-wook of "The Master of Family Drama" collaborated on "Red Balloon."Source: tv chosunIt illustrates the joys and tragedies that members of diverse family ties endure. A story of life and emotions is told through the eyes of each generation. It tells a realistic family story that men and women of all ages may sympathize with.4. Difference between a real character and a dramaThe sequence including Seo Ji-hye, Jung Bo-seok, Choi Dae-cheol, and Jung Ki-"carpet hwan's Jogane's bombing" earned plaudits for its amazing synergy between ad-lib, storm reaction, and comedy acting. Seo Ji-hye, Jung Bo-seok, and Choi Dae-cheol posed multiple times to keep the three from laughing during filming a scene in which they stared at Jeong Jeong-hwan, who was sleeping in the taxi.Source: tv chosunJeong Jeong-hwan, who kneels down and poses in the chilly weather, causes Seo Ji-hye, Jung Bo-seok, and Choi Dae-cheol to burst out laughing once more. After several attempts, the four finally completed a renowned scene with strong wrath, suspense, and comic relief, and finished with a chuckle and a warm conclusion at the same moment as the "cut" sign."The scenario is garnering attention as the trash eyesore, which brought everyone's fury and condemnation, reappears," the production team said, adding, “Please look forward to the broadcast with surprising tale development.”5. EvaluationThe huge picture of the TV Chosun weekend drama 'Red Balloon' was written by singer Solbi. These pieces were sold out and received a lot of attention at the exhibition."I decided to enthusiastically join the drama since it was a drama of a known director and writer," said Kwon Ji-an, an official from the writer's agency, adding, "I think it was an excellent opportunity to engage with the audience through a fresh window of drama." "I think Kwon Ji-work an's will lend additional strength to the popularity of 'Red Balloon,'" he added.The TV Chosun drama 'Red Balloon' is gaining popularity abroad."Red Balloon" was placed second in Indonesia and fourth in Malaysia on Asia OTT Viu's weekly chart for the third week of January (January 16-22). (View). It also charted in Hong Kong's top ten.Local officials determined that Seo Ji-hye's well-known works and true stories formed a synergy with "Crash Landing on You" and "Adamas."Seo Ji-hye also topped the list of drama search phrases.