‘Maestra’ Lee Moo-saeng “I wish Cha Se-eum, I feel like I’ve succeeded” [interview]

[TV Daily Reporter Kim Jin-seok] Actor Lee Moo-saeng, living up to his nickname, Lee Moo-Saint Laurent, played the leading role of a noble and pure lover in ‘Maestra’. The scary feelings he had while playing villains disappeared, and he was left with a warm nickname, ‘Hope for Cha Se-eum.’

The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Maestra’ (written by Choi Lee-yoon, directed by Kim Jeong-kwon), which ended on the 14th, is about Cha Se-eum (Lee Young-ae), who is called a genius or legend, and one of only 5% of the world’s female conductors, the Maestra. It is a mystery drama that searches for the truth of the events surrounding the orchestra while hiding its secrets. In the play, Lee Moo-saeng plays Yoo Jeong-jae, the chairman of UC Financial, an investment company that loves Cha Se-eum.

Previously, Lee Moo-saeng was ‘Maestra’ At the production presentation, he said that he would like to have the nickname ‘Cha Se-eum Wishing’, following his nickname ‘Lee Moo-Saint Laurent’. He “actually, people around him ‘wishing for Cha Seum”, and in a strong version, ‘a cha-chin bastard” Nicknames such as I feel fortunate and grateful. “I feel like I succeeded,” he said, expressing satisfaction.

Until the middle of the play, it was not easy to tell whether Yoo Jeong-jae, played by Lee Moo-saeng, was a good character or a villain. However, it was Lee Moo-saeng who gradually showed off a new side of himself by acting out his pure and innocent love for Cha Se-eum. He said, “I’ve never played a role like this before.” He said, “I was able to challenge the purest form of love, and I am so thankful for it.”

The pure love for Cha Se-eum continued warmly until the ending, and “Maestra” ended with an open ending. Regarding this, Lee Moo-saeng said, “I tend to like open endings,” and added, “In my mind, it’s a closed ending.” It will be open to viewers. Aren’t they able to unleash their imagination? I don’t think I can tell you about the story I developed on my own. “From my perspective, I think it would be a happy ending,” he said. Regarding remarriage to Cha Se-eum, “I haven’t even thought about remarriage.” “I think I started off with Cha Se-eum because of our good relationship,” he said, sparing his words.

Was Lee Moo-saeng actually interested in classical music? He said, “I was interested in it in the past, but then I became interested after working on this project.” Lee Moo-saeng, who did not have the trouble of performing in the play, recalled the time, saying, “There were many times when I looked at him, and he was so good.”He said, “I was rehearsing as Yoo Jeong-jae, and at some point I fell in love with this look. To that extent, the difference between what you see on the screen and what you see in the field is about 10 times greater. He said, “It made me think about the heaviness of classical music,”and that his thoughts about classical music had changed.

As ‘Maestra’ progresses to the end, ‘Find the culprit’ The mode continued. Lee Moo-saeng said, “I guessed that the culprit was Lee Ah-jin (Lee Si-won), but I was wrong. I never thought that Lee Luna (played by Hwang Bo-reum-byeol) would have such a skill. I had so much fun watching it. “I think it was a good choice,” she said.

What did he think of Yoo Jeong-jae? He explained, “I am a person who does not want to miss Cha Se-eum’s every move.” I am also satisfied with the line, “Let’s play with me.” It really stuck in my mouth. He is a person who does not want to miss anything about Cha Se-eum. He would have been able to see Yoo Jeong-jae’s gradually changing appearance. What is important about the way you express love? “That is changing into what I do, and I think Yoo Jeong-jae has also evolved to the next level,” he said, commenting that he is a character with a growing love interest.

The only thing that Yoo Jeong-jae, who had everything, did not have was his ex-lover, Cha Se-eum. In response to the point that it may seem like obsession, Lee Moo-saeng replied, “If I had been gentle from the beginning, viewers might have grown distant.”He said, “Yoo Jeong-jae’s heart was the same as it was 20 years ago. As time passed, Yoo Jeong-jae’s love for Cha Se-eum became more extreme. “You are mine and I will have it,” he said, but I think he was attracted to the sight of Yoo Jeong-jae admitting that what is important to Cha Se-eum is music and that acknowledging what he considers important is true love.” He pointed out the points worth focusing on.

Although Lee Moo-saeng wanted to be ‘Cha Se-eum Wishing’, his firm nickname was ‘Lee Moo-Saint Laurent’ Regarding the charm that comes from his fit, he said, “I prepared a different look from before.” He talked to the stylist and director. I prepared for the director’s request, “You can add a little more color or make it stand out.” When I thought about it in hindsight, it felt like Yoo Jeong-jae. The stylists prepared so well. Except for the connection, there is no identical fit. He mentioned Lee Moosaeng Laurent’s outfit that gave off a Yoo Jeong-jae look, saying, “He seems to have worn a variety of colors.”He said, “I do bodyweight exercises.” He also revealed his management secrets, saying, “I do pull-ups and push-ups, eat three meals a day, and don’t eat snacks.”

Lee Moo-saeng has been communicating with many fans while giving stage greetings recently. He said, “It seems like you are good at making up words on your plan card.” The hair is so nice. “I was grateful that you wrote about my charms like this,” he said. When asked to choose his charm, he jokingly said, “I think my charm is that I don’t know my charm.”

When asked how he thought “Maestra” would remain for him, he answered, “It is a story about each person having a certain passion and expressing their emotions without adding or subtracting.” He continued, “For example, Cha Se-eum can be seen as music, Yoo Jeong-jae as love, Kim Pil as regret, and Lee Luna as longing. This is a story that oozes passion. “I hope you will remember the expression of such passion,” he asked.

He will continue to be ‘Citizen Deok-hee’ He plans to attract the public with more works such as. As the driving force behind this, he said, “I like acting and the set is fun.” He said, “I am also afraid that it will disappear at any moment. But so far, acting is very fun and enjoyable. “It’s one of my joys,” he said.

[TV Daily Reporter Kim Jin-seok news@tvdaily.co.kr/Photo provided by Alien Company]

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