On June 22, Hallyu star Lee Min Ho took to social media to tease his character for the upcoming K-drama, "Ask the Stars." The actor also took the opportunity to celebrate his 35th birthday.
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Lee Min Ho Flaunts Gong Ryong's Badge ID Amid His Birthday Celebration
Lee Min Ho's Instagram featured a heartwarming photo of the actor during his 35th birthday.
In his latest post, the actor is in a room filled with gifts, balloons, and flowers from his lovely supporters.
In a separate post, he is holding a cake with dinosaurs around it. From what it looks like, his celebration is spaced-themed, in connection with his new drama "Ask the Stars."
The Hallyu star is making a small screen comeback, opposite the equally-talented Gong Hyo Jin. With this, he shows a sneak peek of his character Gong Ryong with an employee ID.
Lee Min Ho Drama 'Ask the Stars'
Last March, Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin confirmed their appearance in the rom-com series "Ask the Stars."
The 35-year-old actor takes on the role of the obstetrician-gynecologist Gong Ryong. He is among the lucky ones who join the expedition as a tourist.
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At the space station, Gong Ryong will meet Korean-American astronaut Eve Kim, to be played by the rom-com queen Gong Hyo Jin.
"Ask the Stars" is set to premiere in 2023 and will be helmed by "Lovestruck in the City" and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" director Park Shin Woo.
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's upcoming drama is penned by screenwriter Seo Sook Hyang, who is behind the hit Kdramas "Jealousy Incarnate" and "Pasta."
Will Lee Min Ho Join the Cast of 'Pachinko 2'?
Following the success of "Pachinko" worldwide, Apple TV+ officially announced that the novel-based series will be renewed for another season.
As noted by an outlet, Soo Hugh, who is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the 8-episode series, was thankful for the public's overwhelming response.
In addition, the showrunner said she is overjoyed "being able to continue telling the extraordinary story of this indomitable family," adding "It's an honor to be able to continue working with this amazing cast and crew."
Although "Pachinko" season 2 has been confirmed, the streaming platform and officials have yet to confirm the cast lineup and the stars reprising their roles.
In the blockbuster series, Lee Min Ho plays the wealthy merchant Ko Hansu, a native of the Korean island of Jeju who lives in Osaka, Japan.
During his appearance with Dazed magazine Korea, the actor spoke about his thoughts about playing his "Pachinko" character. Lee Min Ho expressed that there are instances where he could relate to the story.
Moreover, for the actor, he is not focused on whether the series will get good reviews as long as he does his part and gives justice to his character.
"It's the same as uploading a YouTube video and not paying much attention to whether it gets 1,000 or 10,000 views. I just have to execute and record the expressive desire that I strongly feel," he tells the magazine, as obtained by the media outlet.
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Written by Geca Wills
