Actor Byun Woo Seok recently shared his journey from obscurity to fame, revealing the challenges he faced during the early years of his career.

Appearing on the latest episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ that aired on May 22, Byun Woo Seok expressed mixed feelings about the sudden attention and recognition he received following the success of ‘Lovely Runner.’

“I’ve worked hard for 8-9 years,” he said, expressing gratitude and amazement at the love he’s now receiving.

Byun Woo Seok also disclosed that he’s been inundated with job offers, receiving “10 to 20 times more offers (for roles)” than before.

His first lead role in the drama ‘Lovely Runner’ didn’t come easily. The script had initially been offered to other actors, resulting in a three-year wait for production to begin.

Despite the delay, Byun Woo Seok felt an immediate connection to the script: “When I read it, I thought, ‘I have to film this, I want to film this.’”

However, his rise to fame wasn’t without its struggles. This year marks his ninth since debuting, and Byun Woo Seok recalled the difficult moments when he wasn’t well-known. “I’ve been cut during script readings and faced harsh criticism,” he shared. “There were times when I had very low self-esteem.”

As a former model, he loved being in front of the camera. But the constant criticism in his acting career led to a fear of cameras. “I questioned if it was right for me to continue this path,” he admitted.

Despite hearing blunt remarks from others, Byun Woo Seok persevered. “Some said, ‘I don’t think you’ll make it in 4-5 years.’ Ironically, things started to work out after 4-5 years,” he reflected.

Rather than remaining idle, he immersed himself in the field, taking on any role, no matter how small.

In a candid moment during a one-on-one interview with the production staff, Byun Woo Seok revealed a painful memory: “After the script reading, I got my hair done to fit the character, but then I received a phone call saying, ‘Sorry, we don’t think we can work with you this time.’”

Leaving the group chat with cast members after being cut from the project felt like a blow to his pride. Yet, those moments fueled his determination to improve and work harder.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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