A photoshoot featuring comedian Lee Soo-ji has been released.
Fashion magazine 'Harper's Bazaar' Korea has unveiled a photoshoot with Lee Soo-ji.
In this photoshoot, Lee Soo-ji showcases her inherent charm and pays homage to her four personas, revealing her diverse appeal.
In a subsequent interview, when asked about her feelings after winning the Best Female Entertainer Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Cheongryong Series Awards this year, she responded, "I'm really happy to be engaged in my schedule even though I'm busy. Until just before posting the 'Hot Issue Ji' YouTube video, I can't know if the response will be good or not. It's nerve-wracking and scary. But still, these are things I genuinely found fun to try."
She also addressed the reason behind the younger age demographic of her new characters, such as 'MZ Korean-American Jenny' and 'Rapper Ham Bugichor.'
Lee Soo-ji said, "I was a bit slow with trends, memes, and social media. Since last year, I thought about trying things that younger friends might like, so I always asked, 'What's trending these days?' and 'What are people watching these days?' Comedy acting is about showing things that people can relate to now, things that can make them laugh these days. I realized that when I portray characters that fit the present, people like them more."
When asked why she reads all the messages from fans on social media, Lee Soo-ji replied, "Each person who sends a message has a very diverse story. Some are heartbroken, some are struggling financially, and some have issues in their marital relationships. When I receive messages saying, 'Thanks to you, I can laugh,' I think, 'I am doing something good for society, even if just a little.' I find it heartbreaking to read negative comments that hinder laughter. I resolve to 'make them laugh even better!' and that’s when my worries begin. I just laugh off one-dimensional criticisms, like insults or 'lose weight,' as they don't seem to affect me."
Lee Soo-ji's photoshoot and interview can be found in the October issue of 'Harper's Bazaar' and on their website.
[Yang So-young, Star Today Reporter]
