Lee El to play Lee Byung-heon’s love in Insiders

13 July 12, 2014January 21, 2016

by awcoconuts

Congrats to Lee El (birth name: Kim Ji-hyun) for scoring the part of love interest to veteran actor Lee Byung-heon in the upcoming movie Insiders. The actress has had smaller parts in dramas (Mother’s Garden, Level 7 Civil Servant) and movies (Masquerade, Pacemaker), but this was a coveted role and is a significant step forward for her career.

Insiders is an adaptation of the eponymous webtoon by popular writer and manhwa artist Yoon Tae-ho (Misaeng, Moss), and will be directed by Woo Min-ho (Spies). Lee El will play an elegant goddess-type madame to Lee Byung-heon’s gangster, who is basically a lackey for corrupt politicians. The male Lee signed on to the political thriller early, as did Jo Seung-woo (God’s Gift – 14 Days), who will step into the shoes of a passionate investigator in the film.

When Lee Byung-heon is betrayed by the officials he serves, he, with the help of Lee El, will set out to exact revenge. This could be a breakthrough role for the actress, and though I’ll admit to not recollecting her in her previous roles, I already knew I’d be watching for the two male leads, and she’s certainly maintaining, if not elevating, the level of pretty among the cast — what can I say, I’m easy to please (and fickle like that). Fingers crossed she wows us in this high-profile opportunity.

Insiders will begin shooting in mid-July.

Via StarNews

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1 Rou

July 12, 2014 at 3:29 PM

I am only watching for the two leading man if I may say (I can't resist too much hotness and talent) but yeah, she's alright I guess, it's better to give new actresses a chance and see if they will be talented better than giving a freaking idol a lead role in such a high-profile film.

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2 Y.

July 12, 2014 at 3:37 PM

Well, as she was a part of the White Christmas cast and I'm biased like that, I only wish her the best :) She won't be the main reason I might have for watching this (Dong-chan-ah! I mean, Jo Seung-woo ♥), but she won't be the reason I might have for not watching this either :P

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Cocoboo

July 12, 2014 at 5:53 PM

Oh yes, White Christmas! Thanks for the info. I was wondering why she looked so familiar.

This movie's 2 top leads are the ones I'm most excited to see. =D

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Beng

July 13, 2014 at 9:37 PM

can you please remind what was her role in White Christmas? It keeps bugging my mind...otherwise, i might watch again the series, which is not a bad idea i think =)

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den

July 14, 2014 at 12:57 AM

Spoiler!!!!

She appeared about halfway through the show, turns out she was the killer's student.

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3 Lin_K

July 12, 2014 at 3:45 PM

I am looking forward to this because of Jo Seung Woo :D

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4 Cherwin

July 12, 2014 at 4:02 PM

Her face reminds me of Lee Jun Ki.

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5 aicaramba

July 12, 2014 at 5:50 PM

She wa in White Christmas! It took me some time to remember who she was when I saw her pic here, what I remember was feeling scared. that just shows how effective she was in her role there, at least for me.

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6 missDVM

July 12, 2014 at 7:58 PM

Hopefully, her acting will be amazing. I have seen some of her previous works, and "Meh." I was not too terribly impressed. The optimist in me says that they chose her, not only for good looks and promise, but also for her chemistry with the other cast members. I cross my fingers.

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7 danna

July 12, 2014 at 8:14 PM

She's pretty good at playing twisted characters... Not only in White Christmas but also in Wild Romance ( she was the swindler)

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Trapper

July 13, 2014 at 11:40 AM

I agree with the Wild Romance comment. I thought she did a fine job in the limited role she had in that drama. Just finished watching WR by the way, enjoyed it.

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8 rubie

July 12, 2014 at 9:21 PM

Thanks awcoconuts for writing about this. Appreciate the movie highlight. Really excited and looking forward to Lee Byung Hun's new Korean feature although it'll only be released next year.

Btw, Lee El was in Masquerade, which character was her.. the King's mistress?

Seems that they have started filming on July 12.

Nonetheless, a very Happy 44th Birthday to Lee Byung Hun! <3