"The Moon" director Kim Yong Hwa expressed his deep admiration for Doh Kyungsoo for his performance in the upcoming movie.

The EXO member is among the lead stars of the new sci-fi film and will be working alongside award-winning stars Kim Hee Ae and Sul Kyung Gu.

In the press conference for "The Moon," the director revealed what prompted him to offer the lead role to Doh Kyungsoo.

'The Moon Director Said He Offered the Role to Doh Kyungsoo for THIS Reason

In a report cited by SBS News, director Kim Yong Hwa spoke about the lead character, Hwang Seon Woo, and the similarity of Doh Kyungsoo to his role.

Interestingly, he also mentioned during the press conference that the most challenging part of playing his character was the spacesuit and filming some of his scenes in extreme weather.

As viewers await the highly anticipated premiere, "The Moon" will officially hit the big screen on August 2.

In addition to the lead stars, the upcoming movie also showcases a roster of talented actors. It includes Jo Han Chul from "Reborn Rich," Park Byung Hun from Eve," and Hong Seung Hee from "Move to Heaven."

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Written by Geca Wills