Rookie actress Lee Han Byul draws attention by boasting a 200% synchronization with the original webtoon version.
Released on August 18th, Netflix’s “Mask Girl” tells about Kim Mo Mi, an officer worker with an appearance complex who works as an Internet broadcasting BJ covering her face with a mask every night, getting caught up in an unintended incident.
The original Naver webtoon “Mask Girl” by authors Mae Mi and Hee Se was famous for its unexpected developments, unique characters, and intense messages. It has been reborn as a drama in the hands of director Kim Yong Hoon, who gained recognition for his directing skills through “Beasts Clawing at Straws”.
On the release date of “Mask Girl”, Netflix also unveiled messages from the original authors Mae Mi and Hee Se. The two writers said they were impressed by the actors’ acting performances and showed their support for the drama version, raising high expectations from fans of the original webtoon and global Netflix viewers.
Among numerous topics about “Mask Girl”, actress Lee Han Byul, who portrays the main character, also received keen interest.
Having been hidden by the production team, Lee Han Byul appeared in public for the first time at the press conference of “Mask Girl” on August 16th.
Acting alongside Go Hyun Jung and Nana, Lee Han Byul still stole the spotlight with her overwhelming presence. She takes on the role of the first Kim Mo Mi to appear in the drama.
It was said that director Kim Yong Hoon selected Lee Han Byul in an audition with an intense competition rate of 1000:1. He shared, “When I saw Lee Han Byul’s profile, I felt like it was fate. She left a strong impression. In fact, Lee Han Byul is very calm, intelligent, and friendly in real life so I cast her because I believed that those aspects were important for the portrayal of Kim Mo Mi”.
Lee Han Byul recently signed an exclusive contract with the comprehensive entertainment agency Ace Factory. “Mask Girl” marks Lee Han Byul’s starting point as an actress. Although she does not have typical beauty, her unique personality and acting spectrum captivate many viewers.
Announcing the news of Lee Han Byul’s exclusive contract, Ace Factory stated, “We are very happy to be with rookie actress Lee Han Byul on her new start. We will do our best to support the actress, who possesses diverse charms and limitless potential, to showcase her abilities through many works”.
