Actor Lee Jong Suk canceled his appearance in Netflix's "See You Again" just a day before the script reading in May 2018.

He was supposed to star with Kim Ji Won, reuniting after seven years since "High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged."

A staff member claimed, "Lee Jong Suk backed out the evening before the reading," but his side said, "It was just one of the works under consideration, and no contract was signed." The show was canceled, and Netflix stated, "The timing didn’t work out."

Since then, Lee Jong Suk hasn't appeared in any Netflix originals. His drama "Romance Is a Bonus Book" (2019) was available on Netflix, but he hasn't had other projects with the platform.

After his military service, he starred in "Big Mouth" and the film "Decibel" (2022), but hasn't confirmed any new projects in over two years.

"Big Mouth" faced its own issues. Initially set for tvN with Netflix distribution, it ended up on MBC and Disney+. Netflix rejected "Big Mouth," but it gained popularity on Disney+ and Lee Jong Suk won the MBC Drama Award.

Recently, there were reports that Lee Jong Suk would star in an OTT project called "One Second," based on a webtoon about a firefighter with the ability to see the future. However, his agency confirmed he ultimately declined the role. "One Second" was likely to be a Disney+ series, but the project seems delayed.

Lee Jong Suk remains popular overseas, with successful dramas like "Secret Garden," "School 2013," "I Can Hear Your Voice," "Pinocchio," and "While You Were Sleeping." Given his track record, he likely feels pressure in choosing his next project.

An industry insider noted, "While OTT platforms are preferred over terrestrial and cable channels, success is not guaranteed. Even Netflix series have struggled, and platforms like Disney+, Coupang Play, and TVING have limitations. The better his previous works perform, the more cautious he must be in selecting his next project."

Another insider added, "Lee Jong Suk tends to negotiate extensively before signing a final contract, which can be nerve-wracking for production and broadcasting companies."

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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