Song Joong-ki to Bae Suzy: 7 actors who rejected these blockbuster K-dramas

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Actors rejected K-dramas

K-dramas are popular worldwide for their compelling stories, direction, and acting. However, some actors have turned down roles in dramas that later became huge hits.

The Moon Embracing the Sun (Prime Video)

This K-drama was first offered to Bogotá-fame, Song Joong-ki. But he rejected the K-drama, and later Kim Soo-hyun made the drama superhit.

Pinocchio (Netflix)

This K-drama was first offered to The Heirs-fame, Kim Woo-bin. But after his rejection, Lee Jong-suk replaced him, and his chemistry with Park Shin-hye became super successful.

Suspicious Partner (Netflix)

Dr Romantic-fame, Lee Sung-kyung got the offer of the female lead in this Ji Chang-wook drama. After her rejection, Nam Ji-hyun replaced her, made it a hit romance drama.

My Girlfriend is a Gumiho (Netflix)

This supernatural hit romance drama was offered to My Love from the Star-fame, Jun Ji-hyun. After her rejection, Shin Min-a replaced her opposite actor Lee Seung-gi.

Cheese in the Trap (Rakuten Viki)

Bae Suzy was first offered for the role of Hong Seol. However, after her rejection, Kim Goblin-fame, Kim Go-eun replaced her and made the K-drama superhit.

Bloodhounds (Netflix)

The Glory-fame, Lee Do-hyun was first offered for the role of Kim Geon-woo. But after his rejection, Mr Plankton-fame, Woo Do-hwan did the drama along with Lee Sang-yi.

Descendants of the Sun (Netflix)

This popular drama was offered to several actors like Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Kim Woo-bin. But after their rejections, Song Joong-ki did the drama opposite his ex-wife, Song Hye-kyo.

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