Lee Jun-young Recounts Embarrassing Blue Dragon Awards Mix-up, Dishes on 'When My Heart Blooms' Role

Actor Lee Jun-young appeared on SBS's 'My Little Old Boy' and shared the behind-the-scenes story of his embarrassing experience at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. He recalled the incident where his name was mistaken for actor Lee Joon-hyuk during the live broadcast of the KBS Blue Dragon Series Awards. When asked about his feelings at the time, Lee Jun-young candidly admitted, "I wanted to skip the second part and just go home," highlighting how mortified he was.

He further revealed that it was even more embarrassing when senior Shin Dong-yup brought up the incident again on the second part of the awards stage. Shin Dong-yup asked how much he resented him then, to which Lee Jun-young replied that after coming home and showering, he felt, "Senior Dong-yup, why did you have to say that?"

Additionally, Lee Jun-young, who left a strong impression as IU's first love, Yeong-beom, in the popular drama 'When My Heart Blooms' ('폭싹 속았수다'), discussed a scene where his character remained silent despite his girlfriend eating sikhye during a family meeting. He shared anecdotes of receiving criticism from citizens for his actions in the drama, surprising everyone.

Lee Jun-young is a multi-talented artist, recognized not only for his acting but also as a member of the idol group UNB, showcasing his versatility across various fields. He has further solidified his presence by demonstrating exceptional talent on the musical theater stage. His nuanced performance in 'When My Heart Blooms' has once again proven his expanding acting spectrum.