Becoming The Main Actor In Mask Girl, Lee Han Byeol's Story Defeats 1000 Audition Participants

Lee Han Byeol (Netflix)

JAKARTA - The Mask Girl series, which was released on August 18, instantly became a hit and was discussed. Kim Yong Hoon's directed series is interesting with extraordinary story executions.

The main character, Kim Mo Mi, is played by three actresses: Go Hyun Jung, NANA, as well as newcomer actress Lee Han Byeol. Go Hyun Jung and NANA, who have been poor across the world, are competing with new actresses.

Playing the first role in a series and immediately becoming the main character made him very nervous. Lee Han Byeol told of his tense audition process and made him depressed.

"I auditioned to get the role, so I was chosen. To be honest I felt the burden because I was worried if I could. But I wanted to do my best," Lee Han Byeol said at the Mask Girl press conference some time ago.

"But director Kim (Yong Hoon) believes in me and he gave me a message that I would do well. So I thank and work with a grateful heart," he said.

Kim Yong Hoon also said that Lee Han Byeol was selected from 1000 participants who registered for the role of Kim Mo Mi. He was impressed by Han Byeol's appearance and acting which, although relatively new, matched the character.

"I don't remember exactly the numbers but almost 1000 applicants for auditions. It happened during the COVID-19 pandemic so we couldn't see everything directly, we watched profile videos and auditions online," explained the director.

When I was passing by looking at talent management, I saw a photo of Han Byeol on the screen. And my assistant said, 'Oh, I have to get a profile of this actor' and I feel the character of this person is very intense so I ask him to audition,' said Kim Yong Hoon.

In the Mask Girl series, Lee Han Byeol plays the role of young Kim Mo Mi who works in the office. Kim Mo Mi is often considered a bad person because of her appearance. Lee Han Byeol understands that this role will not lead him to be called a bad actor.

Our story begins with Mo Mi's life at the start, he received comments from his mother about his appearance. I had a similar experience, "explained Lee Han Byeol.

Working on this project doesn't make me demean myself. I don't feel burdened if later this role makes me look like an actor who isn't beautiful. I'm just grateful to be able to get the opportunity and enjoy every moment," he continued.

"So, even though I was photographed as a certain character in this project, if I was given another chance, I could be someone else. And I'm relieved to be able to do it. Being a part of this series has become a good thing for me," said Lee Han Byeol.

The Mask Girl series tells the story of Kim Mo Mi (Go Hyun Jung) is an employee who dreams of becoming a celebrity. Living in boredom, she finds something that turns her after becoming an online streamer as a Mask Girl.

The series ranks second on Netflix globally since its release last week.