Almost Rejecting Drama Project Offers, These 7 Korean Celebrities Successfully Bring It - Ratings Go Up

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas can make an actress or actor successful because of the roles they play. Usually, these roles are very suitable for them and make the names of the actors and actresses rise and become hot topics. Some even gain trust to become cast members in various drama projects.

But it turns out there are several Korean celebrities who almost rejected a successful drama project they brought. Even these Korean celebrities are very grateful that they succeeded and received positive responses from viewers not only in Korea but also internationally. Who are they?

Reported by Koreaboo, here are 7 Korean celebrities who almost rejected successful drama projects. Let's check it out.

1. Suzy

Suzy (credit: KBS TV)

The first Korean celebrity is Suzy, who successfully starred in the drama DREAM HIGH in 2011. But did you know that Suzy almost refused to play in DREAM HIGH? This is because Suzy lacked confidence in her acting talent, and she even preferred to prove herself as a singer rather than an actress.

It's no longer a secret that Suzy used to be an idol from the girl group Miss A. Her name was known for her beauty and professional body shape. After careful consideration, Suzy eventually accepted the offer to star in DREAM HIGH.

Because of this, Suzy is now known as a successful Korean actress who always delivers her roles well. She has also received many awards for her achievements as an actress, and she continues to receive support from fans.

2. Jun Ji Hyun

Jun Ji Hyun (credit: sbs.com.au)

The next Korean celebrity comes from the beautiful actress Jun Ji Hyun. This senior actress, who debuted in 1998, has a youthful face until now, even becoming one of the goddesses of South Korea. Jun Ji Hyun's name has been famous in South Korea since she starred in the drama MY SASSY GIRL in 2001.

And it became one of the best dramas of all time in South Korea. Then her name became internationally known after she starred in the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR in 2013, alongside Kim Soo Hyun. Because of that drama, Jun Ji Hyun became famous internationally until now, not only in Asia but also in Europe and America.

And the fact is that Jun Ji Hyun once rejected the offer to star in the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR. This is because she previously had a schedule for a feature film that required her to reject the drama project MY LOVE FROM THE STAR. But then there was a delay in the film schedule, allowing her to have time to participate and star in the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR.

3. Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Gong Yoo became one of the Korean celebrities who also once rejected a drama project. Fans already know that Gong Yoo is one of the actors who carefully selects drama projects. He will be playing in a drama that he finds interesting. And of course, rejecting drama projects is not something unfamiliar to Gong Yoo.

One of the dramas he rejected was GOBLIN in 2016. Yup! The drama that was successful and brought his name internationally, not only in Asia but also in Europe and America, was once rejected by Gong Yoo. But thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the drama writer GOBLIN, Kim Eun Sook, Gong Yoo eventually accepted the offer to be in the drama.

4. Im Soo Hyang

Im Soo Hyang (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

Are you a fan of the Webtoon series? then you must know Im Soo Hyang the actress from the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY. It turns out that Im Soo Hyang once refused to participate in this drama project. Im Soo Hyang is one of the Korean actresses who started her career in 2009. She has played in a well-known Korean feature film called 4th PERIOD MYSTERY in 2009.

The reason Im Soo Hyang refused the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY is because she was not sure if she could portray a 20-year-old woman's role well. But because of the positive character possessed by the female lead, Im Soo Hyang eventually decided to take on this role. And of course, because of this drama, Im Soo Hyang's name became more internationally known.

Currently, she is doing a lot of photoshoots for famous magazines, being a fashion model, and even a commercial star. In fact, in the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY, she also won the Top Excellence Award Actress in a Drama in 2018.

5. IU

IU (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

IU is also one of the Korean celebrities who once rejected a drama project. IU once rejected the drama MY MISTER in 2018, which was also one of the controversial dramas before its airing. This is because IU had previously been involved in a Lolita controversy in the past, so she thought about rejecting the offer to star in MY MISTER.

However, after discussing with the producer, IU eventually accepted the role in the drama MY MISTER. And of course, this drama was very successful, earning IU a lot of praise. Because of MY MISTER, IU also received the Top Excellence Award Actress in a Miniseries. Furthermore, the producers and directors eventually acknowledged that IU's acting skills were excellent and she had shown a lot of development.

6. Jung Hae In

Jung Hae In (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

The next Korean celebrity who also once rejected a drama is the handsome actor Jung Hae In. At that time, Jung Hae In rejected a drama titled SOMETHING IN THE RAIN in 2018. This was because Jung Hae In had just finished the drama PRISON PLAYBOOK and it drained a lot of his energy, so he planned to reject taking on the drama SOMETHING IN THE RAIN.

However, after reading the script of the drama, Jung Hae In finally accepted to participate in the drama SOMETHING IN THE RAIN. And of course, this drama was successful and continued to receive increasing ratings in South Korea, reaching 7.1%, and received warm reception internationally.

Because of the drama SOMETHING IN THE RAIN, Jung Hae In also received many awards such as the K-Star Award Actor, Excellence Award Actor in a Miniseries, Popularity Award Actor, and Hallyu Artist Award. In addition, this drama also received awards such as the Excellence Award for Korean Drama, Best Drama Series, and Presidential Commendation.

7. Park Hae Joon

Park Hae Joon (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

And the last Korean celebrity who ever refused a drama is Park Hae Joon. This actor once refused to play in the drama THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED in 2020. This is because he lacked confidence and was unsure if he could portray his role well in THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED drama.

But after talking to his friend and director Byun Young Joo, Park Hae Joon finally accepted this offer. And of course, after this drama aired, Park Hae Joon's name became internationally famous, even THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED drama became a successful drama in 2020.

Those are the 7 Korean celebrities who have almost refused a project that would elevate their name not only in South Korea but also internationally.

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