Lee Dong-wook: "I'm not T.O.P... You can't call someone a top star unless they're on Yoo Jae-suk's level" [Interview ②]

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Actor Lee Dong-wook expressed his awe and respect for "national MC" Yoo Jae-suk.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, Lee Dong-wook held an interview with StarNews at a café in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Following his participation in this year's tvN drama 'Goblin' 10th-anniversary commemorative variety show titled 'Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip,' he returned on the 22nd with the Disney+ original series 'Killer's Shopping Mall 2.'

Despite being in his 27th year since debut, Lee Dong-wook continues to maintain a long-running career. He said, "When I was offered the 'Goblin' 10th-anniversary commemorative variety show, I felt happy, but at the same time, I was surprised and wondered how viewers could have given us such consistent love for 10 years. I felt a sense of awe and reverence."

He continued, "It's also fortunate that the bond among actors has remained so strong over these 10 years. I would like to express my gratitude to the viewers."

What is the secret behind Lee Dong-wook's continued status as a top star on television? However, when asked, he immediately replied with a laugh, "I don't think I'm in the position of a top star. Perhaps that's not the secret to my long-running career."

He then added, "In my view, Yoo Jae-suk is the true top star. He is a star who can unite all generations and the entire nation. I believe one cannot even use the word 'top' unless they are on the level of Yoo Jae-suk. I have simply continued to work steadily and diligently at what I do. Because I've been working continuously without any significant breaks, viewers may have grown accustomed to seeing me, and perhaps I haven't done anything that would cause them to turn away from me."

Meanwhile, 'Killer's Shopping Mall 2' has so far released two episodes and is scheduled to air a total of eight episodes, with two episodes released every Wednesday.

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