Lee Se-young describes Rashta as pure evil who loved Navier like a sister

Actress Lee Se-young shared insights into her role as Rashta in the Disney+ series The Remarried Empress, describing the character as a desperate child who acts as "pure evil" in terms of her outcomes.

Actress Lee Se-young has revealed the deep immersion she showed while interpreting the character Rashta in the Disney+ series The Remarried Empress. According to Lee's story shared through the Fantagio channel, she chose to accept the character's actions as they were rather than trying to force an understanding of them.

"Accepted as pure evil"... Rashta's desperation and feelings for Navier

Lee Se-young defined Rashta, her role in The Remarried Empress, as "a desperate child who wants to survive fiercely" and "pure evil in terms of the outcome." She noted that because of her background as a runaway slave, the character's actions could be unrestrained and free. In particular, when building the character's narrative, she approached her acting by recalling a scene from the webtoon.

She stated, "I had the feeling that if Rashta had met Navier, wouldn't she have wanted to resemble her and truly love her?" adding, "When acting, I approached it with the mindset of, 'Can I call you unnie (older sister)?'" This served as the basis for the bright and charming persona Rashta shows in the drama.

"Fifth bottle this year"... Items connecting the filming set and daily life

Lee Se-young introduced various items that connect her character's life with her own daily routine. She cited sun spray and Banana Boat sunscreen as the products she used most frequently while filming as Rashta. Regarding the sunscreen specifically, she expressed her affection by noting, "I like the thick texture and the feeling that it will protect me, so I have already used five bottles this year," even mentioning that she used direct overseas purchasing to get it.

Items that helped regulate the filming environment and the character's mood were also mentioned. These include perfume used to change her mood during filming in Germany and Czechia, and goose down socks that she has used since filming The Crowned Clown to prevent her feet from getting cold. Additionally, she expressed preciousness for items that have stayed by her side for a long time, such as a roll brush she has used for over 10 years and an ostrich feather duster she has had since childhood.

"I was so envious of the Rose Room set"... Behind-the-scenes stories

She also shared her thoughts on the spaces within the work. Regarding the 'Rose Room' set, where Rashta first stays, Lee said, "It was so pretty that I, Se-young, was very envious and wanted to have it," even mentioning that she asked the art director about the price of the lamp. She expressed satisfaction with the details of the set, such as the wallpaper brought in from Europe.

She also mentioned her relationships with colleagues on set. Regarding her chemistry with cast members including Mina, Ken, and Jong-seok, she remarked, "If it were the role of Rashta, there would be no reason (to be with them)," and shared an episode of how she was loved by her colleagues on set for her charming personality thanks to the character's bright nature.

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