South Korean actor Lee Dong-wook had a funny but surprising moment recently when he stumbled upon a viral comment on his looks. A fan jokingly said, “Doesn’t Lee Dong-wook look like he has gone through three divorces?”—a statement that left the actor momentarily at a loss for words but eventually in stitches. With his brooding and intense expressions, Lee couldn’t help but respond with a combination of embarrassment and amusement at a recent public outing.
The remark took off online, with the Goblin and Tale of the Nine-Tailed leading man being memes-ified and edited by fans who playfully dramatized his ‘divorced yet stylish’ vibe. Lee nonetheless handled the statement good-naturedly, exercising his infamous sense of humor. “I had no idea I exuded this kind of image,” he wisecracked in an interview, much to the amusement of his co-stars and the fandom.
The commotion surrounding his surprising ‘divorced man’ vibe comes at a time when his much-awaited drama, where he co-stars with actress Lee Da-hee, is about to roll out in late March. The romantic mystery series is sure to be a huge success, with audiences eagerly looking forward to his acting. Even though he made the joking remark, Lee is still one of Korea’s favourite and most talented actors, who can seamlessly transition between comedy and drama roles.
With his charm on screen and knack for carrying viral moments, Lee Dong-wook continues to charm audiences. Whether he resembles someone who has lived through three divorces or not, one thing is sure—his next drama will leave everyone glued to screens around the world.
