7 Korean Actors and Actresses Who Almost Cancelled Starring in Hit Dramas, What Would 'GOBLIN' Be Like Without Gong Yoo?

Kapanlagi.com - The cast list is one of the most iconic parts of a Korean drama. Sometimes it's difficult to imagine how some hit Korean dramas would be without their main cast.

Here is a list of Korean actors and actresses who almost didn't become the main cast of popular Korean dramas, as reported by Koreaboo. Take a look!

1. IU in MY MISTER

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When first offered to star in the drama MY MISTER, IU initially thought about rejecting it because of the lolita controversy she experienced while promoting the album CHAT-SHIRE. She didn't want her co-star to be dragged into the issue. However, IU eventually accepted the role after discussing it with director Kim Won Seok.

2. Gong Yoo in GOBLIN

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Gong Yoo initially refused the offer to star in GOBLIN because he was afraid and lacked confidence in portraying his character well. The actor, born on July 10, 1979, began to open up and feel more comfortable with his role as Goblin after discussing it with the scriptwriter, Kim Eun Sook. Eventually, Gong Yoo changed his mind and accepted the offer.

3. Park Hae Joon in THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED

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Initially, Park Hae Joon was hesitant to accept his role in THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED. Park Hae Joon lacked confidence in portraying the character Lee Tae Oh and was unsure if he was the right person for the role.

He eventually changed his mind after talking to his close friend and the director of this affair drama, Byun Young Joo. The director told Park Hae Joon that he would be foolish not to accept the role.

4. Suzy in DREAM HIGH

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Due to her lack of confidence in her acting abilities, Suzy initially rejected the role in the drama DREAM HIGH. At that time, Suzy, who was still a member of Miss A, was more focused on proving herself as a singer and had not considered entering the acting world. After careful consideration, Suzy finally accepted the offer and the drama became popular.

5. Jun Ji Hyun in MY LOVE FROM THE STAR

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When offered to be one of the cast members of the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR, Jun Ji Hyun initially had to refuse because she was preparing to shoot a film. However, due to problems with the film schedule, Jun Ji Hyun had time to star in this drama with Kim Soo Hyun.

6. Im Soo Hyang in MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY

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Im Soo Hyang who was unsure if she could portray a character in her 20s initially refused to star in the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY. However, because Im Soo Hyang fell in love with the offered character, she didn't want to miss the opportunity.

7. Jung Hae In in SOMETHING IN THE RAIN

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Jung Hae In received an offer to star in SOMETHING IN THE RAIN only a few months after finishing filming PRISON PLAYBOOK which was quite exhausting. However, as soon as he read the script for SOMETHING IN THE RAIN, he immediately accepted the offer.

8. Bonus: Jo In Sung in THE GREAT BATTLE

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For Jo In Sung, it was not a drama but a film. Jo In Sung rejected his role in the film THE GREAT BATTLE several times. He refused the offer because he felt that he couldn't perform the role well, but deep down, Jo In Sung wanted to accept it. He eventually changed his mind after much consideration.

(kor/rsp)