Son Suk-ku names 2003 drama Damo his life drama

Appearing on the SBS program 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' on the 23rd, actor Son Suk-ku revealed that he used to rent video tapes of the 2003 production 'Damo' to soothe homesickness while living abroad.

Actor Son Suk-ku has expressed his deep affection for the drama 'Damo', starring Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won, naming it his "life drama." For Son, who spent his school years living abroad, 'Damo' was more than just a popular series; it was a work he encountered by renting video tapes to soothe his homesickness in a foreign land.

During the broadcast of the SBS entertainment program 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' on the 23rd, Son Suk-ku appeared as the "My Star." While naturally sharing personal memories and discussing works during the Busan International Film Festival schedule, Son candidly revealed his affection for the drama 'Damo' to Lee Seo-jin.

"My life drama is 'Damo'," Son stated, citing the 2003 production starring Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won as an unforgettable masterpiece. Recalling his time living overseas, he added, "When you live abroad, you get homesick. Back then, we used to go to Koreatowns to rent videos, and I rented 'Damo' to watch. I can't forget it."

In an era before content could be easily accessed through online platforms, encountering Korean dramas abroad was a special experience. The process of renting videos in Koreatowns to connect with Korean sentiments and stories served as a way to alleviate the loneliness of living in a foreign country. The reason 'Damo' remains so special to Son is deeply tied to these personal memories.

Lee Seo-jin empathized with Son's story. Having also spent his school years in the United States, the two naturally connected over their shared experience of living abroad. The conversation provided unique entertainment as it combined the dynamic of a lead actor meeting a long-time fan with the shared memories of a generation that accessed Korean content abroad.

Actor Choi Hee-seo, who worked with Son Suk-ku in the film 'Bedford Park', also joined the meal. Choi drew attention by revealing that she also developed her dream of becoming an actor after watching 'Damo' while living in the United States. As Choi followed Son in sharing special memories of the work, Lee Seo-jin reacted with a warm and pleased expression toward the junior actors' confessions. It was a moment that revealed 'Damo' was more than just a single work, serving as meaningful content for actors who experienced life abroad at different times.

'Damo' is a historical drama that was loved by viewers for its intense character relationships and emotional lines during its original broadcast. The fact that actors still cite it as their life drama and cherish it as a memory of longing for Korea while living abroad suggests the lasting impact the work has left.

'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' is a program where Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu provide "high-quality close care," going beyond the role of simple managers to closely support the schedules of stars. The roadshow-style program, which looks into the daily lives and unvarnished sides of stars, airs every Friday at 11:10 PM.

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