
Lee Jong Suk is back in the spotlight with two new big projects—and he’s not slowing down anytime soon!
In a new magazine interview, Lee Jong Suk opened up about his upcoming drama Seocho dong, his next challenge The Remarried Empress, and how 2025 is a meaningful year for him. The actor, known for his charming roles and deep characters, also appeared on the covers of Korean and Japanese magazines, showing his global popularity.
Talking about Seocho dong, his first drama in 3 years since Big Mouth, Lee Jong Suk said, “This is the first time I play a character who wears glasses. I searched carefully to find the right pair, and I even used them for this photo shoot!” He added that this drama is different from his past legal roles.


“In Big Mouth, being a lawyer wasn’t the focus. But this time, I really take on the role. Though, there aren't dramatic courtroom scenes—it’s more about daily life and human relationships.”
He also talked about his character, Ahn Joo Hyung. “He didn’t become a lawyer because of some big emotional reason. That makes him feel real and unique.”
Lee Jong Suk also shared how much he enjoyed working with his castmates—Moon Ga Young, Kang Yoo Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Lim Sung Jae. “More than discovering something inside me, I gained four great actors through this drama. We connected so naturally. Even just sitting and eating together was fun. That helped us act better as a team.”
As someone born in the Year of the Snake, Lee Jong Suk feels like 2025 will be special. “This year is the Year of the Snake like me, so I had a feeling good things would happen. I wanted to rest more, but I knew fans were waiting. So I made plans and decided to work hard. I’m trying genres and stories I haven’t done before. Even though they’re hard, they feel meaningful.”


One of those projects is the live-action adaptation of the hit webtoon The Remarried Empress. “It’s such a famous webtoon, so it’s a big challenge. But that also makes it exciting. I’ll study the original and follow the director closely.”
Meanwhile, his girlfriend IU also gave fans a little peek into their relationship. In a recent interview for her drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, she was asked about Lee Jong Suk. She said sweetly, “I’m still busy promoting Gwan Shik until today, and he’s also busy, so I don’t think he’s seen it yet.”
Fans love seeing both IU and Lee Jong Suk doing so well in their careers—and even when they’re busy, their quiet support for each other melts hearts.
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