'When the Stars Gossip' actor Lee Min-ho's still cut has been unveiled.

On the 11th, the film 'When the Stars Gossip' (directed by Kim Byung-woo, provided by Lotte Entertainment Smilegate, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Realize Pictures, co-produced by MYM Entertainment Smilegate Realize Present Company, abbreviated as 'WSG') revealed the character steel cut of Lee Min-ho, who plays the protagonist Yoo Jung-hyuk from the novel serialized for over 10 years.

'WSG' is a fantasy action film where the world inside the novel becomes reality on the day the novel, serialized for over 10 years, is completed, and the only reader, Kim Dok-ja, must survive in the destroyed world alongside the novel's protagonist Yoo Jung-hyuk and his companions.

Actor Lee Min-ho, who has consistently generated global buzz with each work, including the dramas 'When the Stars Gossip,' 'Pachinko 1, 2,' 'The King: Eternal Monarch,' 'The Legend of the Blue Sea,' and 'The Heirs,' seeks audiences in 'When the Stars Gossip' as the irreplaceable character Yoo Jung-hyuk. Yoo Jung-hyuk, the protagonist of the novel 'Three Ways to Survive in a Destroyed World,' possesses overwhelming skills and strength, capable of clearing all scenarios through a return skill that allows him to start over from the beginning upon death. With an undeniable presence and visuals that capture attention from his first appearance, he maximizes the audience's immersion with complex emotional lines and explosive action through numerous repetitions of returns.

All the experiences Yoo Jung-hyuk faced while breaking numerous scenarios filled him with cynicism, but when he meets Kim Dok-ja (Ahn Hyo-seop), who creates a different situation from what he knew atop Dongho Bridge, he begins to keep an eye on him. Though the reader reaches out to join, Yoo Jung-hyuk, who finds it hard to trust others, puts the reader to another test. The anticipation is rising among the audience about how the relationship between Yoo Jung-hyuk, who has idolized his novel self for over 10 years, and Kim Dok-ja, the only reader, will develop and what conclusion they will create together.

Lee Min-ho noted, "I pondered a lot about the loneliness of a human who survives alone in an immortal life. Given that the character is one who constantly engages in battle, I put significant effort into preparing for the action scenes." He continued, "I had to show this worldview through Yoo Jung-hyuk, and he needed to feel real for the reader's party to enter this world and have their journey through crises become persuasive. This required a delicate approach to complete the character at the story's center." He also shared, "I had many thoughts on how to exist without being exaggerated in actions, gazes, and expressions, considering how I could avoid appearing fake," indicating the effort devoted to creating a densely packed performance.

'When the Stars Gossip' is set to be released in theaters nationwide this July.

[Photo] Provided by Lotte Entertainment.

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