Lee Jae-in from "Racket Boys", "Netflix Is When I Realized How Popular I Had Become"

"Racket Boys" actor Lee Jae-in recalled the moment when she felt popular.

Advertisement

Lee Jae-in recently shared various stories with TV Daily about SBS' Monday-Tuesday drama "Racket Boys" which ended on the 9th.

"Racket Boys" tells the story of 16-year-old boys and girls growing up dreaming of becoming idols in the badminton world in a far away rural area. Through the pure and warm eyes of those who pursue their dreams against the backdrop of rural villages, the drama was loved for providing both sitcom-like fun and humanism at the same time.

In particular, the cast lineup, which combines fresh visuals with solid acting and likability, gave the play a pleasant boost. In the drama, Lee Jae-in played the role of Han Se-yoon, the youngest badminton girl who dreams of becoming the youngest member of the national team, creating an impressive filmography.

Thanks to this, "Racket Boys" has never missed the top spot in viewer ratings since its first broadcast, and has captured cinematic sensationality. Regarding the moment when she realized the popularity of the work, Lee Jae-in said, "I thought it was the best when we topped Netflix's 'Korea's TOP 10 Today'".

"It was amazing that the drama I filmed was at the top", she said. "The number of followers on my social media has increased a lot compared to before. I turned on a live broadcast to celebrate 70,000 followers, and I was surprised that so many people came in".