Lee Na-young on Returning to the Screen and Life with Won Bin

Actress Lee Na-young, often described as enigmatic, is challenging perceptions as she re-emerges in the spotlight following the success of the ENA drama Honor: Their Court. Known for her infrequent public appearances and private life with actor Won Bin, Lee Na-young is opening up about her career choices and the realities of balancing fame with personal life.

A Return to Professional Roles

Honor: Their Court marked Lee Na-young’s first role as a professional – specifically, a lawyer – a departure from her previous work. She described the experience as challenging, noting the complexity of portraying a character concealing deep emotional scars. “I don’t tend to choose the work after deciding on the genre I want to appear in, but I liked the setting of Yoon Ra-young in ‘Honor’ as a ‘lawyer with a sense of reality,’” she stated during a recent interview with OSEN.

Female Solidarity in “Honor: Their Court”

The drama emphasized female solidarity, with Lee Na-young starring alongside Jung Eun-chae and Lee Cheong-ah. The actresses developed a strong bond both on and off-screen, which translated into their performances. Lee Na-young playfully described the trio as “idiots” when talking off-camera, despite their portrayal of strong, capable women in the series. The show concluded on March 10th to critical acclaim, with Lee Na-young’s portrayal of Yoon Ra-young, who relentlessly pursued the truth, leaving a lasting impression according to TenAsia.

Dismissing the “Mystique”

Lee Na-young has long been characterized as mysterious due to her infrequent public appearances and lack of social media presence. However, she rejects this label, describing herself as “easy-going, and nice.” She acknowledges the public’s fascination with her perceived mystique, suggesting that people often project that image onto her. She expressed enjoyment in reading interviews with other artists, finding it insightful to learn about their perspectives.

Won Bin’s Continued Hiatus

As always, questions arose regarding her husband, actor Won Bin, who has not appeared in a recent project since the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere. Lee Na-young responded by saying he is “filling his inner self with something different,” and acknowledged his continued passion for acting, expressing gratitude for his dedication and sharing the same sentiments herself as reported by The Korea Herald.

“Honor: Their Court” Ratings Success

Honor: Their Court proved to be a ratings success for ENA, debuting with a 3.1% viewership share – the highest premiere rating in the network’s history – and concluding its run with a 4.7% rating according to The Korea Herald. This performance is considered a notable commercial win for a cable network.