Sang Heon Lee Reflects on His Breakout Role in To All The Boys Franchise

The Rise of Sang Heon Lee

Sang Heon Lee has quickly become one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in Hollywood. He had his breakout role as Peter Kavinsky in the Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before. Since then, he has gone on to star in the sequels To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You and To All The Boys: Always and Forever. In an exclusive interview, Lee opened up about his favorite moments from the trilogy and what it was like working on the massively popular films.

Becoming Peter Kavinsky

When asked about taking on the role of Peter Kavinsky, Lee said "It was immediately a character I felt connected to. Peter's confidence mixed with his good hearted nature was something I strived to embody. And getting to share those laugh out loud moments with the amazing Lana Condor made those scenes magical." Condor, who plays Lara Jean Covey, is Lee's primary love interest in the films.

Lee also discussed how much fun it was crafting Peter's look. "The jean jacket, the messy hair, it was a blast finding his style. And the fans really seemed to latch onto that look which is really cool." Peter Kavinsky's nickname of being the "King of Rom-Coms" seems quite fitting based on how beloved he became after the first film's release.

faviconite Moments From The Sequels

When asked about his favorite scenes in the two sequels, Lee had plenty to share. From P.S. I Still Love You, he called out the emotional greenhouse scene where Peter professes his love to Lara Jean. "It was a really powerful moment that Lana and I were so passionate about getting just right. I think fans really felt the emotion of that scene which is all you can really hope for as an actor."

For Always and Forever, Sang Heon Lee talked about the importance of the prom scene. "We see this vulnerability in Peter when he thinks he may lose Lara Jean. And you feel how deeply he cares for her. Then they of course share that epic kiss with the flying corsages! That whole sequence is just magical." Fans certainly would agree that scene is a crowning moment for the trilogy.

Working With XO, Kitty

Beyond Lara Jean, Lee also shared how fond he was of working with the actresses who played the Covey sisters, Anna Cathcart and Janel Parrish. "Anna brought so much fun and sass to Kitty. And Janel was such a warm presence as the big sister Margot - I loved any scene we all got to share together."

He went on to say, "I have such amazing memories getting to work with that talented cast. We truly became like a family. That's part of what made those movies so special." Fans of Kitty definitely would agree she stole many a scene in the franchise.

The Future and Beyond

While the To All The Boys trilogy has come to a close, there is much more in store for Sang Heon Lee. He is set to star in an upcoming sci-fi film called Stargate. When asked about the project, Lee stated "I'm thrilled to take on this exciting new genre. And I think fans who grew to love me in the To All The Boys films will enjoy seeing me in this completely different role."

As for what else the future may hold, the sky seems the limit for this up-and-comer. Sang Heon Lee has proven his versatility as an actor. And with his career on the rise, fans can expect to see him continue to take on compelling new roles across any genre. The To All The Boys trilogy gave him his big breakout, but this is only the beginning of Lee's promising Hollywood journey.

FAQs

How did Sang Heon Lee get his big break?

Sang Heon Lee had his breakout role as Peter Kavinsky in the Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before in 2018. The movie became a huge hit and launched Lee's career.

What was Sang Heon Lee's favorite To All The Boys movie?

In an interview, Lee said he loved working on all the films but the emotional greenhouse scene in P.S. I Still Love You and the epic prom scene in Always and Forever were special standout moments for him.

What was it like for Sang Heon Lee to work with Lana Condor?

Lee said working with Lana Condor, who plays Lara Jean Covey, was "magical" and some of his favorite scenes were the ones they shared together.

Is Sang Heon Lee going to be in any new movies?

Yes, Lee is set to star in an upcoming sci-fi film called Stargate. This will be outside the romance genre he is known for from To All The Boys.

What can fans expect from Sang Heon Lee in the future?

Lee proven his versatility as an actor, so fans can expect to see him continue taking on compelling new roles across different genres as his career grows.