2PM's Lee Junho is at the zenith of fame since starring in "The Red Sleeve Cuff" in the last quarter of 2021. This Korean reporter then revealed the secret to the idol-actor's popularity.
Read on to know what the reporter said.
What's The Secret to Lee Junho's Popularity?
From being an idol to becoming one of the most sought-after actors, Lee Junho's road to fame is earned through hard work.
The fast-paced Korean entertainment industry perpetually recognizes a variety of talents. Other stars who experienced big achievements in their careers were involved in speculations, but it's different for Lee Junho.
In a new YouTube vlog, Korean reporters Lee Jin Ho and Lee Hyun Ah revealed the true personality of the "Wok of Love" star. They shared stories about the idol-actor's kindness to everyone, may it be to his co-stars or production staff.
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In the video, he called Lee Hyun Ah, a reporter in a known media company, and asked about her experiences working with the 2PM member. Jin Ho then revealed the idol-actor once sent his 80 handwritten letters to reporters.
In response, Lee Hyun Ah explained that since Lee Junho has been experiencing a lot of recognition with his recent project appearances, there have been plenty of positive articles about the male star.
She added a number of reporters has reached out to him, requesting to interview him.
Lee Hyun Ah Reveals Lee Junho's Real Personality
Lee Hyun Ah shared that the "The Red Sleeve Cuff" actor did send those 80 letters to express his gratitude to the reporters and the articles written about him, as well as discussion his drama's viewership sky-high ratings.
Lee Hyun Ah shared a more detailed story about the award-winning actor. According to her, she virtually interviewed Junho before, and to her surprise, the 2PM member still recognized her.
"On his photo card, Junho wrote each reporter's name along with his signature. Surprisingly, he also remembered specific characteristics of each reporter and mentioned it in his handwritten letter with the assistance of his team."
She was touched by his gesture and revealed Lee Junho always includes his identity as a member of his group 2PM.
Lee Jin Ho said that unlike other idol-turned-actors who experience success in the acting arena, they hide their identity as idol, but it's different with Junho. He still introduces himself as a 2PM member everytime.
Lee Hyun Ah agreed with Jin Ho and said that Lee Junho doesn't want to lose his identity as a member of the group. Plus, it's thanks to his group's popular track that the "Good Manager" actor earned the title "My House Junho."
The bottomline of their conversation is that Lee Junho gains the recognition he deserves because of his hard work and humble personality. Even though he is on the top, he remains grounded.
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Written by Shai Collins.
