7 Popular Korean films and dramas rejected by Won Bin

Arshi Khanam

Won Bin's missed hits

Won Bin has featured in many popular Korean films and dramas. However, he rejected some iconic roles that garnered immense fame, take a look:

That Winter, the Wind Blows (Viki)

Won Bin rejected this hit romance drama opposite Song Hye-kyo. After he rejected the offer, it went to Zo In-sung.

Descendants of the Sun (JioCinema)

Won Bin rejected the iconic role of a soldier in this superhit K-drama. Song Joong-ki rose to international fame with the role opposite Song Hye-Kyo.

Train to Busan (JioCinema)

Won Bin was the first choice for the role played by Gong Yoo in this zombie survival thriller film. It proved to be a missed opportunity for Won Bin.

Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (Netflix)

This thriller was first offered to Won Bin for the lead role. However, he turned down the opportunity and the role went to Lee Jin-wook alongside Kwon Nara.

The King 2 Hearts (Viki)

This romantic and action drama envisioned Won Bin as the lead. But after he rejected the offer, it went to Lee Seung Gi. 

Along with the Gods (Netflix)

Won Bin turned down the dark role of the grim reaper, Gang Rim from the film. Later, Ha Jung Woo took the role. 

Won Bin's famous roles

Won Bin rose to stardom with the K-drama Autumn in My Heart and films like Taegukgi, My Brother and Mother. He last appeared in The Man From Nowhere.