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Lee's directorial and screenwriting debut
received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where
it is screening out of competition.
The fast-paced, action-packed movie centres around two South
Korean spies who are tasked with uncovering a North Korean mole,
and wind up investigating each other in the process.
Lee, 49, stars as one of the spies opposite his long-time friend
and business partner Jung Woo-sung.
He said his nearly three-decade long career was a big help when
stepping behind the lens.
"I have acted in many different genres and I could remember
scenes I'd shot as an actor that were difficult to film or that
didn't come out as I expected," he told Reuters in Cannes.
"I tried to remember those scenes when I was writing the script
to ensure I could be as effective as possible when directing."
Lee makes his debut riding on the high of the success of his
Netflix series, which became the streaming giant's most popular
show globally, and the triumphs of other Korean TV shows, films
and music around the world.
"I am so thankful that I am making my directorial debut during
this renaissance of Korean culture," Lee said.
"I hope to get to meet international audiences and fans more
often with other movies and content as well."
Asked which of the many hats he wore on the project he enjoyed
the most, Lee did not hesitate.
"Of course acting. I'm an actor. It's my identity. So, I just
loved acting the most."
(Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
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