‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophet': Lee Min Ho opens up about ending 9-year hiatus, talks about role and more
, well-known for his roles in projects like '
Pachinko
', 'The King: Eternal Monarch', and 'Boys Over Flowers', is all set and ready to take over the big screen again after a 9-year-long hiatus! The star will be portraying the role of Yoo Joong Hyuk in the upcoming fantasy thriller film. In a recent interview, the star opened up about his hiatus, how he came to accept the casting call for this film and more.
Lee Min Ho opens up about ending his hiatus
Lee
Min Ho will be taking over the big screen after 9 years! He was last seen in the Chinese film '
Bounty Hunters
' in 2016, and has recently taken on one of the lead roles in the fantasy film '
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet
'.
The star, during an interview with Kbizoom talked about his return to the film industry and how he came to accept the role itself. While talking about his return, the star actor revealed that he has been feeling nervous about the entire ordeal.
'It's overwhelming to say I'm returning after 10 years. I feel like I'm waiting for judgment', he shared during the interview. He also delved into how, even though he has not appeared in films for the past 9 years, his popularity has not been affected.
He shared that, 'What I pursue is to always do my best quietly. It's a value that aligns with
Yoo Joong-hyuk
in the film. Titles and descriptions can change, but my job is to do my best in the present'.
Lee Min Ho on accepting the role and more
Lee Min Ho also revealed his relationship with films was not always smooth, and how he came to accept this role as well. The 'Pachinko' actor shared that when he was in his 20s, films were not something he was looking to work in. 'I realised the movies I truly loved were emotionally deep and weighty. I didn't want to rush into that space too early', he shared during the interview.
The actor also revealed that the message that the film carried along with the scale on which it was being made are two of the biggest things that influenced his decision in accepting the offer.
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