Lee Jae In shared her thoughts regarding the highly anticipated "Racket Boys" finale and Yoo Ah In's Instagram post expressing his dismay following the postponed broadcast.
The beloved sports drama gave fans heartwarming stories for one last time as the season ended with a high viewership rating.
According to Nielsen Korea, "Racket Boys" episode 16 raked an average of 5.5 percent, making it their highest viewership rating since it premiered.
Lee Jae In 'Pressured' but 'Grateful' to Play the Role of Han Se Yoon
Amid the success of the Monday-Tuesday series, Lee Jae In details her experience portraying the role of a promising badminton player and working with her fellow actors.
In her recent interview with Spotify News, she spoke about landing the lead character and admitted that she feels pressure with the high expectation towards her and the show.
Despite this, she is "grateful" for the opportunity to be one of the "Racket Boys" cast.
In the drama, the 17-year-old actress took on the role of Han Se Yoon, the ace player of the youth national team.
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Moreover, the "Beautiful World" star also thanked PD Jo Young Kwang and screenwriter Jung Bo Hoon for their advice, including telling her to practice badminton everyday.
Lee Jae In shared that it helped her portray her character better, given that Han Se Yoon is one of the best players of Haenam Jeil Girls' Middle School.
"There are a lot of international competitions, and I compete in competitions, so I had to be good enough to be able to handle all of those game scenes, so I repeatedly practiced to show a player-like appearance."
Lee Jae In Answers Yoo Ah In's Instagram Post Regarding' Racket Boys' Finale
Interestingly, the young actress was also asked regarding the reaction of Yoo Ah In regarding the postponement of the "Racket Boys" finale.
To recall, "Racket Boys" episode 16 was canceled to air on August 2, which is supposed to be the drama's season-ender; this is to give way to the broadcast ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Due to his dismay, the "Chicago Typewriter" star expressed his distress on social media alongside a very relatable post.
"Don't leave the show. I've been waiting for today. Geez!" Yoo Ah In's Instagram caption reads.
She thanked the award-winning actor for supporting the drama as she recalled her encounter with the 34-year-old celebrity.
"I said thank you for saying that the drama is so much fun and that you are enjoying it." "It was not enough to raise the temple."
In addition, Lee Jae In also shared that Yoo Ah In asked hints regarding the drama, but he also refused to hear the spoilers.
The A-lister and Lee Jae In are both casts in the upcoming movie "High Five."
In addition, the duo also worked together in the 2015 historical K-drama "Six Flying Dragons."
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Written by Geca Wills
