While preparing for his upcoming projects, Lee Dong Wook made a variety show appearance where he shared the unexpected experience, along with Hyun Bin and Jeon Yeo Bin, abroad.
Lee Dong Wook Makes Variety Show Appearance Ahead of Acting Comeback
In a video uploaded on YouTube last March 18, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo Jae Suk, and Jo Se Ho gathered and visited Nam Chang Hee's house. While the trio showed admiration for Nam Chang Hee's cooking skills, they started sharing their personal stories.
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When it was the heartthrob's turn, he said, "I think it has not been long since I became popular. Bearing that in mind, I always think I should treat my fans well."
In response to what he shared, Yoo Jae Suk said, "I am currently in a position where I am grateful that a lot of people welcome me. It's kind of weird, but I wanted that so much, but now it's quite burdensome."
He added, "Sometimes, wherever I go, people always give me the center seat. I prefer sitting on the side."
The comedian continued saying that if he does that, people would feel uncomfortable.
Lee Dong Wook, who was attentively listening, agreed with what Yoo Jae Suk said and shared, "Strangely, we wanted to become famous, but when it actually happened, we felt more burdened."
Lee Dong Wook Shocked as Nobody Recognized Him & 'Harbin' Co-Stars Abroad
The actor then started to share his unexpected encounter while working abroad, "I thought I was already used to being a public figure and could act casually with it. Recently, I went to Latvia, and nobody recognized me."
He continued, "At first, it was very comfortable. Hyun Bin, Jeon Yeo Bin, Park Jung Min, and I strolled around together, but people didn't recognize us. It was very relaxing."
The "My Girl" star added that after two days, he began to wonder why no one recognized him. That was when he realized Korean wave is not that big yet to other parts of the world.
Upon hearing his disappointment, everyone in the room burst into laughter.
Lee Dong Wook concluded that he should be thankful when he's still receiving a lot of love, expressing his gratitude for his ongoing popularity.
Meanwhile, Lee Dong Wook will appear in the upcoming movie "Harbin," along with Hyun Bin, Jeon Yeo Bin, and Park Jung Min.
He is also set to reprise his role in "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938."
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