Won Bin, the reason for his 15-year hiatus since 'The Man from Nowhere': "Strong"

Park Geun-hyung Recalls First Meeting and Harsh Training with Rookie Won Bin

Actor Park Geun-hyung appeared on MBN's 'Kim Ju-ha's Day and Night' and shared an anecdote about meeting Won Bin during his rookie days in the drama 'Kkokji.' Park recalled how Won Bin, who played a high school student at the time in 2000, used to come to script readings with long hair. Since Won Bin's pronunciation was not accurate back then, Park revealed that he sternly scolded him, saying, "Cut your hair first," after the pronunciation failed to improve even after being told to "Read it again."

Immediately after receiving the criticism, Won Bin showed up at the filming set with his hair cut, and his pronunciation had also become accurate. After seeing this, Park showered him with praise, asking, "You can do it, so why didn't you do it before?" He added that he felt a sense of reward while watching Won Bin achieve great success as an actor.

A 15-Year Hiatus: The Challenge Left by an Intense Character

After reaching his peak with the 2010 film 'The Man from Nowhere,' Won Bin has not participated in any works for about 15 years. Through the broadcast, Park Geun-hyung expressed his regret over the long period of inactivity, stating that actors like Won Bin should be on set and mentioning that he has consistently encouraged his return through acquaintances.

The specific reason Won Bin stopped his activities is that the image he showed in the movie 'The Man from Nowhere' was too strong. It is reported that the lingering impression of that intense character is affecting the casting for his next project. Park Geun-hyung also mentioned the realistic struggles of actors who find it difficult to break away from a strong image and take on new challenges after playing such intense roles.

Unceasing Preparation for the Next Project

Despite the long hiatus, Won Bin continues to prepare for acting. Since he does not know what kind of role might come his way in the future, he is currently growing his hair and refining himself so that he can take on a new role at any time. This shows that he has not simply stopped his activities, but is maintaining a state of readiness for his return.

Senior Park Geun-hyung Shares Thoughts on an Actor's Attitude

On this day, Park Geun-hyung also mentioned an anecdote about actress Kim Nam-joo. He recalled that Kim Nam-joo also achieved great success after her acting skills improved significantly following criticism from a senior. Park shared his reflections as an actor regarding junior actors accepting the advice of their seniors and honing themselves to grow.