Actor Yoo Ji-tae unveiled the golden trophy certifying him as a 10-million viewer actor.
Yoo Ji-tae searched his name on a portal site on the 7th and verified the golden trophy given only to 10-million viewer actors.
Earlier, "The King's Warden" surpassed 10 million cumulative viewers on the afternoon of the 6th, its 31st day after release, and subsequently a portal site added a golden trophy certifying 10-million viewer actors to the profiles of the main actors.
Yoo Ji-tae, who began acting in the 1998 film "Byeojun," marked his 28th year since debut but had expressed regret at not yet meeting a 10-million viewer film. He recently told MBC FM4U "Bae Chul-soo's Music Camp," "I still don't have a 10-million viewer film," and "To be honest, I don't think this film will reach 10 million (laughs). It might have in the past, but the film industry these days is in bad shape, with theaters disappearing. It may not reach 10 million, but in my heart it's 10 million," expressing his affection.
He added, "Still, I hope it reaches 10 million. When I see 10-million viewer actors, I'm envious, and I want to become a 10-million viewer actor too," showing candid ambition.
At a stage greeting for "Wangsanan," Yoo Ji-tae also said sincerely, "My wish is to become a 10-million viewer actor. I hope 'Wangsanan' reaches 10 million."
In addition, Yoo Ji-tae has been savoring the joy by uploading in real time to SNS various posts including news of Wangsanan's passing the 10-million mark.
Meanwhile, Yoo Ji-tae gave a passionate performance as Han Myeong-hoe, a representative strategist of early Joseon in the film. Unlike previous portrayals of Han Myeong-hoe in dramas or films, he differentiated his portrayal by gaining weight into the 100-kilogram range to express a robust, imposing physique.
[Photo] OSEN DB, portal site capture
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