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The Star
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actor Lee Dong-wook on why he became 'The Nice Guy' in new series
The series centres around the eldest son in an organised crime family (Dong-wook, left) and his first love (Sung-kyung). — Handout Hallyu favourites Lee Dong-wook and Lee Sung-kyung partner up in the new series, The Nice Guy , which is a fresh yet nostalgic mix of romance and crime. The story follows Seok-cheol (Dong-wook), the eldest son in an organised crime family who dreams of becoming a writer, and his first love Mi-young (Sung-kyung). Together, they navigate a story brimming with youthful longing and harsh realities. Speaking at a recent press event in Seoul, Dong-wook – celebrated for his performances in TV drama hits such as Guardian: The Lonely And Great God and A Shop For Killers – explained why he took the role. 'For the past four to five years, I've mostly been doing fantasy-based works, and I was feeling a bit worn out,' he said. 'I wanted to do something more grounded and realistic, where I could portray a realistic character.' Adding that he did not do a lot of special preparation for the role, he said: 'You could call it everyday acting. At times, it might even feel like you're seeing the real Lee Dong-wook. 'I wanted to portray a more relatable, ordinary character – someone you might actually encounter in real life – by staying flexible on set and working closely with the other actors,' he said. 'Director Song Hae-sung described the show's vibe as a throwback to the 1980s and 90s, with a focus on first love and gangster life. 'We aimed for something subtle, like Pyongyang cold noodles – simple at first but lingering in your mind,' Dong-wook added. Addressing ongoing concerns about glamourising gangsters – a frequent challenge in Korean noir storytelling – Dong-wook spoke candidly. 'The role of a gangster might come off as old-fashioned or cliche,' he said. 'But by showing the character as somewhat pitiful and pathetic, it feels more real.' He added: 'When I spoke with the director and writers, we all agreed that there would be no glamorisation. 'I had no intention of making the character look cool at all.' – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network The Nice Guy is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
UPI
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Dong-wook stars in new K-drama 'The Nice Guy'
July 3 (UPI) -- Disney+ Singapore is teasing The Nice Guy, a new K-drama starring My Girl's Lee Dong-wook. The trailer released Wednesday opens with Dong-wook's voice mentioning author Ernest Hemingway as he gazes at a cloudless sky. "Hemingway once said, 'the sun also rises.' And for me, the sun rose again," he says, referring to his romantic interest Miyoung (Lee Sungkyoung). As the preview continues, it becomes clear that Dong-wook's character hasn't been forthcoming about his past. "A man who gave up on his dreams because of loyalty. Because of life, a woman who folded her dreams. A love story that becomes a dream of each other," an official synopsis reads. The Nice Guy will stream internationally on Disney+ beginning July 18.
