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[Interview] Lee Hyeri, "Looking forward to working with Ji Sung and Kang Min-hyuk"

Girl's Day member and actress Lee Hyeri is starring in the new SBS drama "Entertainers" with Ji Sung.

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SBS drama "Entertainers" is based on a project between an audacious manager named Sin Seok-ho (Ji Sung) and an amateur band named Entertainers. Lee Hyeri stars in the drama as the vocal Jo Ha-neul's (Kang Min-hyuk) guardian Jeong Green.

Lee Hyeri is coming back with "Entertainers" after achieving huge success with the tvN drama "Reply 1988". She proved her talents at once and became the next best actress next to Bae Suzy and AOA Kim Seolhyun.

Lee Hyeri has been promoting "Entertainers" recently and she's very modest about it.

- Who is Jeong Green from "Entertainers"?

Lee Hyeri: Jeong Green is a hard working character with a lot of responsibility. She is the only guardian to Ha-neul, the lead vocal of the band and she only thinks of what's best for him. Like the name Jeong Green, I want to make her look fresh and delightful.

- What made you star in "Entertainers"?

I liked the scenario. I decided to do it as I'll be working with a lot of good people.

- How much do Lee Hyeri and Jeong Green synchronize?

About 80%? Jeong Green and I are responsible and bright. I am trying to bring out my character through Jeong Green.

- How does it feel to work with Ji Sung?

I am grateful to have met Ji Sung in this drama. I am learning a lot from him and he gives me a lot of advice. His words give me strength. One time, I met him before the cameras started rolling and he said, "Lee Hyeri, look into my eyes when you act and I'll do the same". I looked at his eyes and I understood".

- You are a passionate sister who will do anything for her brother. How are you in real life to your sister?

We are like any other sisters. I travel with my sister and find places to eat. We are like best friends.

- How do you get along with Kang Min-hyuk who is your brother in the drama?

We worked together before so we get along find. We are both actors turned singers so we can relate to each other. I look forward to working with him every day.

- How do you want to be remembered in "Entertainers"?

I always learn a lot and discover many things about myself while working. I want to find something new about me through "Entertainers". I also want to communicate with the viewers and it is my wish to have abilities to be able to relate my character well to the others.

- Any words of determination?

I am honored to be able to work with great staff and I am happy that I can stand in public once again. I am going to work hard to become the perfect Jeong Green.

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