This boy right here has gone through ups and downs so many times, he went through hardship for a long time. So glad he can explore various field of arts and do the things he wanna do. I'm so proud of you, Jun. Let's walk the flowery path together.
#LeeJunYoung reveals he was told “Don’t cause trouble for actors who need to succeed” during painful career transition.
Lee Jun-young opened up about the struggles he faced after transitioning from idol to actor, candidly sharing the harsh comments and emotional battles he endured early in his career.
On May 20, a video titled “A collection of stories where younger man Lee Jun-young's charm explodes, who wouldn't fall for him?” was uploaded on Ha Ji-young’s YouTube channel, where the actor reflected on his difficult journey after debuting with U-KISS in 2014.
Lee Jun-young admitted that reality after debut was far from what he had imagined. “I thought that once I debuted, all my worries would be over, but instead of an end, new kids just came and greeted me,” he shared, describing the fierce competition in the industry.
The actor further revealed that despite U-KISS receiving love and support, the group struggled to be viewed as massively successful. “People think there will be many opportunities (for idols), but it depends on the situation,” he said. Lee Jun-young confessed that he continued auditioning repeatedly because giving up felt unbearable. “I felt like a loser if I quit at that point,” he stated.
Speaking about his transition into acting in 2017, Lee Jun-young emotionally recalled the criticism he received from others in the industry. “It was even harsher than that. I was told, ‘Don’t cause trouble for actors who need to succeed.’ It was incredibly hurtful,” he confessed.
When he described his struggles by saying, “I really rolled around there,” Ha Ji-young agreed, saying the expression perfectly captured the hardships of surviving in the entertainment industry.
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Lee Junyoung’s Brand Reputation in May 2026
• Actor Drama Brand Reputation: #34
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• Actor Brand Reputation: #26
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Lucky Vicky Queen Wonyoung for JTBC News :
“I think the most important thing comes from the belief that I am the main character of my own life. No matter what happens, in the end this life is mine, and I’m the one who has to solve and work through it."
Wonyoung’s motto is “don’t regret what has already passed.”
WY: “I really dislike the feeling of regret, so I think that’s why I’ve always thought that way. Even if it really was something worth regretting, you can’t turn back time anyway. so instead, I just think about what to do from that point on”
I love her mind she’s so mature
Junyoung at first declined to sing OST, fearing it would interfere with the production.
OST recording usually takes about 2 hours, but he sang it over and over for 4~5 hours. As he continued to sing it, he became more and more attached to it.
Glad that he sang Under Sunset 😊
junyoung mentioned that he spends most of his money buying his staffs some gifts as a token of appreciation! and as you can see, staffs posted him buying them COS collections, APPLE watch, 2 Million KRW worth of labubus and gift cards. no wonder his staffs adores him sm. #이준영
i love how junyoung always tried to be nonchalant with his resting mean face but then failed miserably when wonyoung took a glance at him 😭 he can never hide that gummy smile!
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