Gong Yoo gets honest about the emotions he felt at the height of the hit K-drama "Goblin."

It's been 7 years since the rom-com fantasy series premiered and made the viewers' hearts swoon with the characters of Kim Shin, a.k.a. the goblin, and the goblin's bride, Ji Eun Tak, played by Kim Go Eun.

During his appearance in "Pinggyego" for the Chuseok holiday special, the South Korean heathrob confessed about the mixed emotions he felt at the time.

Why Did Gong Yoo Feel Mixed Emotions Amid the Popularity of 'Goblin'?

When asked if there's been a time where he felt anxious despite being a popular TV star, Gong Yoo said yes and mentioned that it was during his twenties once when he was in his thirties.

Now that he is in his early forties, the actor recalled the experience and revealed that the peak of it was during the popularity of his K-drama "Goblin."

As mentioned by a media outlet, the top star can't explain or figure out what caused him to feel anxious but clarified that he was grateful for the huge success of the series.

"For example, 'Goblin' did very well, but I wasn't happy," he said, explaining the reason behind it. "I was happy it did well, but apart from that, there was a time when I felt so empty and I couldn't wake myself up."

The actor furthered that it wasn't because the work was hard or that the series didn't go well, but he admitted that he "wasn't able to enjoy the spotlight when projects were a success."

Unfortunately, he couldn't explain the emptiness he felt at the time and admitted that it wasn't easy to open up such a vague feeling to the public.

"It should be a time when other people would be so happy they feel like they're floating in the clouds, but if I say that my heart felt strange, it feels like I'm not grateful," he explained.

Considering it as one of his "hard times," Gong Yoo said that it did change the way he sees people.

It seemed like the actor had overcome the feeling as he looked back at one of the darkest, or rather confusing, times of his life.

Will Gong Yoo Return to K-drama?

After his surprising cameo in the hit Netflix series "Squid Game" and headlining the star-studded sci-fi K-drama "The Silent Sea" with Bae Doona, Lee Joon, and more, what's next for Gong Yoo?

Viewers are looking forward to seeing the top star in K-dramas, but luckily he will reprise his role in "Squid Game" season 2 along with old and new cast members.

It can be recalled that Gong Yoo made a surprise appearance in season 1, taking on the intriguing role of the salesman at the train station.

In addition to Gong Yoo's drama, he is in talks to star in the upcoming Netflix series "The Trunk" with Seo Hyun Jin.

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Written by Geca Wills