
Radio personality Park Myung-soo publicly requested the return of actor Won Bin, who has been on hiatus from acting for 16 years.
On the 10th, Park hosted the listener participation segment "Mobar Mobar Quiz Show" alongside radio personality Kim Tae-jin on KBS Cool FM's "Park Myung-soo's Radio Show."
A question related to the film "Mother," in which actor Won Bin appeared, was posed during the phone-in quiz that day.
In response, Kim said, "Today is the birthday of Mr. Won Bin, whom we have always wanted to meet on 'Radio Show,'" mentioning Won Bin's birthday.
Park then quipped, "Why haven't you come out since the movie 'I Saw the Devil'? Uncle," eliciting laughter. He expressed his hope for a return with his characteristic witty tone toward Won Bin, who is currently taking a break from work.
Won Bin debuted in 1997 with the KBS drama "Proposal." He subsequently gained great popularity through appearances in dramas such as "Autumn Fairy Tale" and "Kkoppiji," and films including "Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War," "Mother," and "I Saw the Devil." However, he has not released a new work for 16 years since the film "I Saw the Devil" was released in 2010.
Regarding Won Bin's return, his wife, actress Lee Na-young, told media in an interview that "(Won Bin is) reading scripts" and that "he still has a desire to act."