Actor Lee Dong Hwi apologized to “Reply 1988” co-star Ryu Jun Yeol after international fans thought they fight.
Recently, actor Lee Dong Hwi played the role of Yang Jung Pal, an incorrigible character, in Disney+’s original series “Big Bet”.
However, the nickname of Ryu Jun Yeol‘s character, Kim Jung Hwan, in the hit tvN drama “Reply 1988”, is also “Jung Pal”.
The similar name eventually caused confusion, as shared by Lee Dong Hwi in a recent interview with Herald POP at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. According to the actor, he even received a phone call from “Reply 1988: director Shin Won Ho.
On this day, Lee Dong Hwi recalled, “I have to apologize to Ryu Jun Yeol. Director Shin Won Ho called me after I uploaded a post saying that ‘Jung Pal’ is trash.“
He also added, “Kim Jung Hwan’s nickname is ‘Jung Pal’, so overseas fans thought I fought with Ryu Jun Yeol. Director Shin Won Ho was also worried. He asked me, ‘There’s nothing wrong, right?’“
He emphasized, “After that, I changed the caption into ‘Yang Jung Pal is the real trash man’. ‘Yang Jung Pal’ is a real name while ‘Jung Pal’ of ‘Kim Jung Hwan’ is a nickname, but the stronghold of ‘Reply 1988’ was amazing.“
Meanwhile, “Big Bet” tells the story of Cha Mu Sik, who rises to the top as a casino kingpin in the Philippines but experiences unfortunate events. After being charged for a murder that he did not commit, he faces the ultimate bet with his life on the line to get back in the game.
Source: Nate
