The Train to Busan actor reveals why he rejected numerous dramas, including "DOTS"
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Before shooting to success with Train to Busan, Gong Yoo could have enjoyed Song Joong Ki's fame with "Descendants of the Sun" ("DOTS"). That's right - Gong Yoo was a top choice of "DOTS" scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook to play the popular role of Captain Yoo Shi Jin.
This gleaming nugget was revealed in a press conference for Kim's latest production, "Goblin", which Gong Yoo finally decided to join after five years of rejecting roles in Kim's dramas. In this new modern romantic thriller, Gong Yoo plays Dokkaebi, a goblin, who must learn to work together with the Reaper (Lee Dong Wook) to find a human bride.
Weekender finds out more about what made Gong Yoo change his mind.
How did “Goblin” change your mind?
To express my gratitude to Writer Kim, I attended a meeting with her and the director, which made me open up my mind. I could feel their passion for this series. The writer spoke to me very candidly saying that even though her previous work was a huge success, she will do her best this time again and had asked me to trust her.
That touched my heart. I told her that although I had fears about filming for the fantasy genre, I will trust her.
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