Despite building a good image, this "Penthouse" star confessed that he regretted becoming an actor for this particular reason.
What could it be?
'Penthouse' Star Bong Tae Gyu Confesses Why He Regrets Becoming Actor
In a recent broadcast of the travel show "Mother's Travel Ko Doo Shim" on July 24, hosted by Ko Doo Shim, "Penthouse" star Bong Tae Gyu made his guest appearance.
For the episode, they went to Gangwon-do to film.
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During the episode, Bong Tae Gyu revealed that his father died in an accident at the mountain. However, as people learned about the demise of his father, the celebrity was shocked by their insensitive comments.
As he was playing a lot of fun characters, people teased him on social media and linked the tragic death of his dad.
"I was shocked because I played a lot of fun roles. But I was heartbroken that people also made jokes about my father's death. At that time, I regretted becoming an actor for the first time."
Despite portraying various significant and big roles, Bong Tae Gyu expressed the stress he experienced behind closed doors, especially in his personal life.
Ko Doo Sim was surprised by the actor's confession and sympathized with him.
Bong Tae Gyu's Past Films & Dramas
Bong Tae Gyu is one of the versatile actors in the Korean entertainment industry. Thanks to his passion and noteworthy performances, viewers have witnessed his limitless potential as an actor.
The 42-year-old star starred in tons of projects.
After he debuted in 2000 through the film "Tears," many doors opened for him, and appeared in more than movies, such as "See You After School," "How the Lack of Love Affects Two Men," "When Romance Meets Destiny," "Two Faces of My Girlfriend," "Saeng Jon," Happiness for Sale," and more.
Aside from the movies, Bong Tae Gyu also graced the small screen and captivated viewers with his strong presence in "Attic Cat," "Personal Taste," "Return," and "Doctor Detective."
He rose to fame again after portraying the titular role of Lee Kyu Jin in the record-breaking SBS drama "Penthouse."
The revenge series became popular not just in Korea but also abroad. He shared the frame with Eugene, Kim So Yeon, Lee Ji Ah, Uhm Ki Joon, Shin Eun Kyung, Yoon Jong Hoon, and more
His latest small screen project was "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise." As of this writing, Bong Tae Gyu has no confirmed projects yet.
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