Korean period drama meets “Twilight” in a new MBC drama, starring two of the most popular hallyu stars — Lee Joon-gi and Changmin of TVXQ.
In “Scholar Who Walks the Night,” actor Lee Joon-gi takes on the role of vampire scholar Kim Sung-yeol. After a long hiatus since 2012, Lee returns to the small screen with a vampire role that seems fit for the actor with pale skin, sharp features and substantial experience with period dramas in the past.
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| Lee Joon-gi (OSEN) |
“My looks aren’t what they once were, unfortunately,” said Lee, with a laugh at the press conference on Tuesday in Seoul. “Age takes its toll on all of us. But what I lacked in looks, I tried very hard to make up for with solid acting. I hope viewers will watch the show and understand that the production staff and I put a lot of thought and imagination into developing this character.” Continue reading








