Song Joong Ki was Offered Kim Soo Hyun’s Role in “The Moon that Embraces the Sun”

On the April 22 broadcast of tvN’s “E News,” it was reported that Song Joong Ki was originally offered Kim Soo Hyun‘s role in the hit drama, “The Moon that Embraces the Sun.” Song Joong Ki declined the role of the Joseon King Lee Hwon because it was too similar to the role that Song Joong Ki had just played in “ Tree with Deep Roots” as King Sejong. 

Song Joong Ki and Kim Soo Hyun Living Parallel Lives

Two of Korea’s most popular actors, Song Joong Ki and Kim Soo Hyun, have careers that seem to rum parallel to each other. The February 1 airing of MBC’s Section TV Celebrity News analyzed their acting careers, and found that while they seem so different in so many ways, they are actually quite similar.

Both actors have gained fame as the hottest actors of last year. Their handsome looks and outstanding acting skills quickly grabbed the attention and affections of female fans. It seems as if their lives intersect at certain points.

Song Joong Ki, “Kim Soo Hyun is Great, but Yeo Jin Goo is Very Cool”

Actor Song Joong Ki compared Kim Soo Hyun and Yeo Jin Goo in the latest interview.

Song Joong Ki was interviewed by MBC ‘Section TV Relay’ on the February 26th episode and spoke about the MBC drama ‘The Moon That Embraces The Sun’ as a viewer.