While he garners explosive popularity after starring in "My Liberation Notes," THIS actor's past experience when he was still a rookie was way different.
Son Seok Koo at the Peak of Success
Son Seok Koo received blazing response from viewers after seeing his laudable performance in the JTBC drama "My Liberation Notes." After his successful small-screen comeback, he immediately met the viewers with his newest movie "The Roundup," currently hitting the silver screen.
Due to his back-to-back projects, Son Seok Koo is currently one of the most popular actors in South Korea. His fame skyrocketed, and people are beginning to recognize his more through his previous works to last.
But just like any amateurs, before the actor reached the peak of his success, he experienced a hilarious moment during his early years in show business.
Son Seok Koo Mistaken as Non-Celebrity
The "Be Melodramatic" star made his silver screen debut when he was 30 years old in 2014 with "Scarlet Innocence."
The actor spent his childhood in Chicago, and originally dreamt of becoming a documentary director. But after he finished his military service, he went to Canada to start his acting journey, and there he gained experience on the theater stage.
Because of his excellent English fluency, the South Korean star was cast to play the role of detective Mun in the second and final season of Netflix's original series "Sense 8" in 2017 where he worked with Bae Doona.
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He successfully made a strong impression on viewers on his first small-screen project.
Unfortunately, Son Seok Koo, who was already establishing a name at that time, was barely recognized and was mistaken as an ordinary person.
His face got even blurred in a paparazzi photo when filming the series "Sense8." This became a hot topic and immediately circulated online.
However, Son Seok Koo's current situation proves how much growth he experienced in his career. He continues to solidify his position as a popular actor and showcase endless potential through various projects.
Following "My Liberation Notes" and "The Roundup," Son Seok Koo will reprise his role in the second installment of Netflix's original series "D.P."
Further, he is also in talks to lead the forthcoming drama "Murderous Toys" along with "Our Beloved Summer" actor Choi Woo Sik.
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