Byeon Woo Seok's Past Story Before Fame, Once Expelled from Drama Project to Camera Trauma

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Lily Ariani

The name Byeon Woo Seok has recently become a hot topic. The actor born in 1991 is currently at the peak of popularity thanks to his role in the Korean drama LOVELY RUNNER. Byeon Woo Seok plays Sunjae, a handsome idol who successfully makes the audience emotional.

Recently, the actor appeared on the show YOO QUIZ ON THE BLOCK as a guest star. He appeared in episode 245 which aired on Wednesday (22/5/2024). In that episode, Byeon Woo Seok had the opportunity to talk about his ups and downs in the acting world.

Before his name soared, Woo Seok apparently experienced painful incidents. He was once fired from an acting project and experienced trauma. Curious about the full story? Let's find out more information below!

1. Not Getting Family Support

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When appearing as a guest on the show YOO QUIZ ON THE BLOCK, Byeon Woo Seok shared a lot about his family. Woo Seok actually comes from a less fortunate family. He had to share a bedroom with his grandmother because their house used to be so small and cramped.

Before pursuing a career as a model and actor, Woo Seok faced significant challenges. His decision to enter the entertainment industry was initially opposed by his family. Only his older sister supported Woo Seok's career in modeling.

Fortunately, Woo Seok was able to prove his talent and abilities. He won a contest at the company where he worked. Eventually, his family gave their approval for Byeon Woo Seok to pursue acting.

2. Kicked Out of Drama Project

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There is one bitter experience that deeply affected the actor. At that time, he was at a salon to change his appearance according to the character he was going to portray. However, Byeon Woo Seok was suddenly fired and kicked out of the drama project.

The actor also revealed that his self-esteem was hurt. He accidentally entered a group chat consisting of other drama actors. He said, "There is a group chat for those drama actors. When they were going to have dinner together, I left a message saying that I couldn't be there (because I got fired). My self-esteem was hurt. I even cried to get rid of these thoughts."

3. Scolded by Crew to Camera Trauma

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In addition to being kicked out of a drama project, Byeon Woo Seok is often scolded by the crew he works with. Because he is often reprimanded, Woo Seok even experienced trauma. "There are times when I was sidelined during script reading. It was traumatic. I received a lot of hatred and there were times when my self-confidence was low," he said.

Byeon Woo Seok then added, "Because of my background as a model, I really enjoyed shooting. However, when I became an actor and was constantly scolded, I became anxious in front of the camera."

In addition, Byeon Woo Seok also received a lot of hatred to the point of questioning whether being an actor is the right path. People around him even doubted if he could succeed.

4. Playing Many Small Roles

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Although he felt down at one point, Byeon Woo Seok was able to rise again. The negative comments he received became motivation for him to improve himself. He worked hard to overcome camera trauma and started taking various roles, even small ones.

"I take on various roles, no matter how small they are. I think that's how I overcome it," he said at the YOO QUIZ ON THE BLOCK event. Byeon Woo Seok has appeared several times as a cameo and in small roles, such as in the dramas WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO, SEARCH: WWW, MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO, and EULACHACHA WAIKIKI 2.

5. His Popularity is Now Soaring

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Byeon Woo Seok's struggle and hard work have paid off. Thanks to his role as Sunjae in the drama LOVELY RUNNER, his name is becoming widely known. The drama has achieved high ratings, and even the song from ECLIPSE (a fictional band in the drama LOVELY RUNNER) debuted at the top of the local music charts.

It's not just a small achievement, the episode of YOO QUIZ ON THE BLOCK featuring Byeon Woo Seok also broke records. The episode received positive responses from viewers and achieved an average rating of 4.2 percent with a peak of 6.4 percent.

(kpl/lly)