7 Popular Dramas and Films Rejected by Won Bin, Choosing to Become a Farmer - Living in the Village

Kapanlagi.com - The name Won Bin never fades in the conversations of Korean drama fans. Yes, even though he hasn't been in dramas and films for over a decade, he is always eagerly awaited by fans.

In addition to closing himself off and choosing to become a farmer, it turns out that Won Bin is also known to have rejected several big and popular drama and film projects, KLovers.

So, what are the popular dramas and films that Won Bin rejected? Let's check it out.

1. THE KING 2 HEARTS (2012)

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First, there is the drama THE KING 2 HEARTS which aired in 2012. After the movie THE MAN FROM NOWHERE, which became Won Bin's last film until he was not seen again until now, it turns out Won Bin had read the script for the drama THE KING 2 HEARTS.

It is known that Won Bin had a condition for the production company to keep his appearance a secret until filming began. However, the actor left the production even before being announced as the main cast. So the role of Lee Jae Ha eventually fell into the hands of Lee Seung Gi.

2. THAT WINTER, THE WIND BLOWS (2013)

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Then there is the drama THAT WINTER, THE WIND BLOWS which was offered to Won Bin. This drama became his second drama where he was paired with actress Song Hye Kyo, after previously acting together in the drama AUTUMN IN MY HEART.

However, unfortunately, Won Bin rejected this offer once again. Initially, Won Bin was interested in playing in this drama, but he withdrew after his character, who was originally described as a show host, was changed to a gambler by the scriptwriter. So this role was taken by Jo In Sung.

3. DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN (2016)

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Won Bin's rejection didn't stop here. This time, he refused to play a role in a drama that was also starred by Song Hye Kyo. Actually, the drama DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN was first offered to Won Bin for the character Yoo Si Jin. This is because the producer believed that Won Bin would look good in the uniform.

However, it was revealed that Won Bin rejected the role because he had to cut his hair short and had to be abroad for a long time. In addition, Won Bin felt overwhelmed because the drama had to be fully filmed before being aired.

4. TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016)

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Not only dramas, this time there was also a popular film worldwide that was rejected by Won Bin. Yes, the film TRAIN TO BUSAN was apparently offered to Won Bin.

It is known that Won Bin rejected the role because he believed that the character Seok Woo was not easily influenced even though he was the main character. Eventually, the role went to Gong Yoo. Besides Hyun Bin, this role was also offered to Lee Byung Hun.

5. THE BATTLESHIP ISLAND (2016)

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Then there was also the film THE BATTLESHIP ISLAND which was also rejected by Won Bin. This film about war, set against the backdrop of World War II, became a successful film in 2016. It is not known for sure which role Won Bin rejected. However, many speculate that it might be Choi Chil Sung played by So Ji Sub or Park Moo Young played by Song Joong Ki.

6. ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLDS (2017)

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Still with feature films, this time there is a film titled ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLDS which was also rejected by Won Bin. This fantasy action film, originally adapted from a webtoon, won various awards because it also sold more than 10 million tickets.

It is known that Won Bin was initially offered the role of Gang Rim, which was eventually played by actor Ha Jung Woo in the film. However, Won Bin rejected the role because he felt that he was not quite suitable for it.

7. BULGASAL: IMMORTAL SOULS (2021)

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And the last role rejected by Won Bin was a drama titled BULGASAL: IMMORTAL SOULS which aired in 2021. The drama BULGASAL itself is a large-scale Korean drama with a fantastic budget. It is rumored that this drama has a production cost of 40 billion Won or equivalent to IDR 471 billion for a total of 16 episodes.

According to KStarLive, a source in the entertainment industry mentioned that the husband of actress Lee Na Young rejected this project because he felt burdened by the drama project. Although known as one of the Korean actors with amazing acting skills, Won Bin admitted that he was afraid because the drama had a very large scale.

Well, those are some popular films and dramas that were rejected by Won Bin. Even though Won Bin's last film, THE MAN FROM NOWHERE, was very successful with 6.2 million tickets sold.

It is still regarded as the best Korean action film even eleven years after its release. However, fans have to be patient to wait for the actor to appear on the screen again.

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