Looks like the upcoming drama Shining is having a tough time locking down its male lead!

On February 15, exclusive reports from Star News revealed that Rowoon was offered the lead role in Shining but ultimately decided to decline.

Previously, Chae Jong Hyeop was set to take the part but also stepped down from the project in September 2023. With two actors turning down the role, the drama is facing serious casting struggles.

Shining is a romantic drama about how a relationship can be a guiding light in someone’s life, offering hope and direction. The script is written by Lee Sook Yeon (On the Way to the Airport, A Piece of Your Mind), and Kim Yoon Jin (Our Beloved Summer, Tell Me That You Love Me) will be directing.

The male lead role, Yeon Tae Oh, is a subway train conductor whose life takes a tragic turn after losing his parents in an accident at nineteen, while his younger sibling is left injured.

Despite the setbacks in casting the male lead, the drama has confirmed its female lead—actress Kim Min Ju will play Mo Eun Ah, a hotelier. The story follows Yeon Tae Oh and Mo Eun Ah, who part ways at twenty and meet again at thirty, leading to a deep and emotional romance.

Now, fans are wondering—who will finally take on the role of Yeon Tae Oh? Stay tuned

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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