Li Liqun admits he didn't know Chun Feng, learns he's famous: 'I'm out of touch'

Veteran actor Li Liqun made a timely arrival at the Taipei Film Festival's closing film, "My Grandpa the Chess King," after being in the mountains of Hsinchu. "Things are okay at home, a little rainy," he quipped before heading to the premiere.

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She is diligent.

Li reserved high praise for director Chen Yi-jung, calling her "diligent." With thousands of TV episodes under his belt, Li said he respects creators who approach their work with seriousness. He and Chen chose child actor Hsieh Yi-lo for the role of a lonely child because "he most resembled the character."

The film centers on the unlikely bond between Li's character, a retired soldier who calls himself a "chess king," and Hsieh's character, a lonely child. Their connection deepens through games of chess.

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He most resembled the character.

Li admitted he didn't initially know the rapper-turned-actor Chun Feng, who plays Hsieh's taxi driver father. "I had to ask around to find out he was so famous. I'm so out of touch," he joked. However, Li was impressed by Chun Feng's acting skills, noting his "good performance" and "comfortable" presence on screen. Li also humorously downplayed his own performance, saying he rarely wants to rewatch his own acting.

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I had to ask around to find out he was so famous. I'm so out of touch.

Despite the film's title, Li confessed he's not much of a chess player. He learned the basics in the army but was discharged before he could develop his skills. Professional coaches on set provided the necessary guidance.

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He has good acting skills and is comfortable to act with. That's not easy.