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Kang Dong Won turns down role for 'Burning' film

By KpopJoA Friday, July 7, 2017 9,302 550 0

It appears actor Kang Dong Won will not be appearing in director Lee Chang Dong's upcoming film 'Burning', despite having looked over the script.

According to reports on July 7, Kang Dong Won has rejected the offer to star in 'Burning'. The film revolves around the story of a wealthy man and a delivery man who try to win the heart of a woman, and is based on Japanese author Haruki Murakami's novel 'Norwegian Wood'.

Originally, actors Kang Dong Won and Yoo Ah In were cast for the leading roles, stirring up commotion. However, Kang Dong Won has made the final decision to turn down the role.

Dilu • Sunday, July 9, 2017

As I read from some other media reports, Kang Dong Won had to turn down this movie because it conflicted with other work he has already accepted for this year. After all this movie was going to be filmed end of last year and it was postponed without an exact date.I would have really like to see him and Yoo Ah In on one production. Those two are my favourites. Such a talented duo.

L_catzzz • Saturday, July 8, 2017

Dilu L_catzzz • Sunday, July 9, 2017

Gosh! Kang Dong Won never ages. He is soooo good looking for a 35 year old!

majong • Friday, July 7, 2017

owh, hoping to see more of Kang Dong Won in the future, He has superb acting skills and I really love him for it.

kpoplolita • Friday, July 7, 2017

ive read the book its !$#$@#@!#@$ awesome!! its too bad. while bboth are from YG and friends, maybe their chemistry wasnt right. maybe he isnt ready to comeback? maybe he doesnt want anything to do with japan otherwise knetz will be on his ass again. i trust his decision

Joha_B2uty kpoplolita • Friday, July 7, 2017

The movie was going to start shooting in November 2016, but due to production delays Yoo Ah In rejected his role in Feb 2017 (also because his disease) and now Kang Dong Won also, i think because his schedule has to be done, he can't wait more than a year for this movie.