[Interview③] Lee Hyun-wook "Lee Dong-hwi, Cool Reaction Saying 'Exhibition Flower Photos' Are Fun"

Hyunwook Lee / Photo by Taeyoon Kim

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Lee Hyun-wook recently shared the behind story of the viral ‘Lee Dong-hwi holding flowers photo.’

Lee Hyun-wook spoke about various topics in an interview with our publication after the conclusion of the drama 'Search' at a cafe in Seocho-dong, Seoul.

Recently, Lee Hyun-wook, along with actors Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, and Kim Jun-myeon (EXO Suho), showed their loyalty by visiting the photo exhibition ‘Once Upon a Time Hollywood’ by Ryu Jun-yeol, who transformed from actor to photographer. Having built a close friendship while working together since university days, they gladly responded to Ryu Jun-yeol’s invitation despite their busy schedules. Gathering in one place, they captured special moments through photos.

Lee Hyun-wook posted the photos taken at that time on Instagram, which quickly spread and became a hot topic. Unexpectedly, the center of attention was Lee Dong-hwi. Some netizens commented wittily on the photos, saying things like ‘Isn’t that Lee Dong-hwi Hong Sang-soo?’, ‘Isn’t Lee Dong-hwi the one holding flowers?’, and ‘Isn’t this Lee Dong-hwi’s exhibition?’, sparking a lot of fun and numerous discussions.

That day, Lee Hyun-wook recalled, “It was really nice to meet actors who are hard to gather in one place. While exchanging greetings, Lee Dong-hwi suggested taking a photo together, and everyone willingly stood in front of the camera.”

Photo by Lee Hyunwook Instagram

He continued, “Afterwards, I happily posted the photo on Instagram, and messages flooded in. Someone asked me, ‘Is Lee Dong-hwi holding flowers?’ and I laughed, saying, ‘What do you mean? Did Dong-hwi bring flowers?’”

He added, “We talked about the photo in our group chat. I wondered if Lee Dong-hwi might have been upset, so I asked him, but he was very cool about it, saying, ‘Even I think it looks like that,’ and laughed it off, saying, ‘The clothes can look like that.’ Everyone found it both absurd and funny.”

Lee Hyun-wook laughed, “Later, I told Lee Dong-hwi, ‘We should really buy flowers next time.’”

Meanwhile, 'Search' (written by Gu Mo and Jo Myeong-ju, directed by Lim Dae-woong) is the fourth project of OCN Dramatic Cinema, combining the formats of film and drama. The drama tells the story of an elite search team formed to uncover the secrets behind mysterious disappearances and murders that began in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at the front line. Lee Hyun-wook delivered an impressive performance as Lee Joon-sung, a character embodying true soldierly spirit with a humane side.

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