4 times famous Korean actors reject huge roles for other projects

• NYLE
• 4 years ago

Every year in Korea, there are hundreds, even thousands of new film projects, including movies, television and web drama...

Every year in Korea, there are hundreds, even thousands of new film projects, including movies, television and web dramas, but it is easy to see that most successful projects have the participation of familiar elements. These are famous names, possessing reliable acting ability and are favored by directors. However, because of their outstanding advantages and strong coverage, such faces receive countless acting offers each year, forcing them to reject projects that are not too satisfactory for them. Sometimes such refusal helps both them and the "latecomer" have the chance to shine even brighter. 1. IU - Kim Da Mi Itaewon Class is currently a massive hit on Korean television. A huge attraction of the movie comes from the work of the female lead - Jo Yi Seo played by young actress Kim Da Mi. Kim Da Mi brought a very lively Jo Yi Seo, truly "crazy" but still very cute and attractive. To many viewers, Da Mi is the female lead who comes out of the original work, so many people were surprised to know that the writer and original author once wanted the role for IU, but the actress refused. IU did not take on the role in Itaewon Class to star in Hotel Del Luna. Hotel Del Luna can be said to be the most successful movie of tvN in 2019 when it has compelling storyline, good media and outstanding soundtracks. Thanks to IU, who decided to star in Hotel Del Luna, the audience of the Korean series had a chance to watch one of the strongest and most stunning female lead ever. It can be said that IU's decision to refuse the role in Itaewon Class accidentally brought a win-win game to both her and the "latecomer" Kim Da Mi, and the audience was rewarded in the end. 2. Kim Soo Hyun - Song Joong Ki 2012 marked a milestone for the "television king" Kim Soo Hyun thanks to the brilliant success of Moon Embracing the Sun. The actor transformed into the crown prince and later King Lee Hwon, bringing one of the most successful historical male leads on the small screen. This role also helped Kim Soo Hyun win the Best Actor Award at the prestigious Baeksang. In fact, Song Joong Ki was previously the one who was cast for the role of Lee Hwon but he refused it to participate in the movie A Werewolf Boy. This is the work that made Song Joong Ki's acting widely recognized and he earned a Baeksang nomination in the same year. What's more interesting is that the main role of A Werewolf Boy was initially aimed at Kim Soo Hyun himself, but he declined. It can be said that this is the best "role switch" in Korean entertainment industry. 3. Lee Min Ki - Lee Jun Ki - Ha Jung Woo In 2008, Iljimae aired and received a warm welcome, helping Lee Jun Ki become widely known as the "Prince of Historical Dramas". In order to focus on Iljimae, the actor turned down two offers to star in Haeundae and The Chaser. Hyung Sik, the main role in Haeundae was later given to Lee Min Ki and marked a turning point in the young actor's career when the film won the box office and entered the list of the most popular Korean films in history. The lead role of The Chaser went to Ha Jung Woo and helped him earn the nickname "acting god" for his outstanding performance. Although there are certain regrets, but all three actors have their win. 4. Gong Yoo - Song Joong Ki In the past 5 years, it can be said that few films have created such waves that swept through Asia as strongly as Descendants of the Sun and Goblin. Both films are written by writer Kim Eun Sook. Gong Yoo was one of the four most sought-after names for soldier Yoo Shi Jin in Descendants of the Sun before the role was officially given to actor Song Joong Ki. Less than a year later, Gong Yoo became the male lead of Goblin. Writer Kim Eun Sook herself revealed that Gong Yoo was the actor who rejected her offers the most. Goblin was a special case because he was so suitable for Gong Yoo, It took the "golden scriptwriter" 5 years to finally convince Gong Yoo. With the tendency to accept less and less romantic leads of Gong Yoo, if he had accepted to star in Descendants of the Sun, we would not have had the chance to watch such a great Goblin.