Is Won Bin now more recognized as a RIIZE member rather than an actor?

Despite over a decade passing since his last acting project, ‘The Man from Nowhere’ in 2010, actor Won Bin has yet to make a comeback in the industry.

Despite speculations that actor Won Bin is in the process of choosing his next project, the public has already forgotten about him as an actor. Yet, every now and then, he resurfaces like a much-needed rainfall through commercials.

It appears that the younger generation is more acquainted with the name ‘Won Bin’ in his role as a member of RIIZE. He has garnered attention as a key visual member of the group, in line with other successful boy groups under SM Entertainment.

On May 11th, while actor Kim Jae-wook made a guest appearance on the YouTube channel ‘Seo In Guk’, the topic of ‘RIIZE’ and ‘Won Bin’ arose. As a result, some viewers only just realized that there is a person named Won Bin in RIIZE. They also came to the realization that the Won Bin mentioned by the host was not the senior actor Won Bin.

This indicates the public’s increasing recognition of ‘Won Bin’.

In recent times, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the stories of actor Won Bin’s experiences during his early days in the industry.

A video showcasing the refrigeration routine of a woman in her 60s was uploaded to YouTube on May 8th. During the filming of household advice, the PD paused and inquired about the framed photo displayed in the living room.

The individual captured in the photograph is none other than Won Bin. The woman recalled, “Yes, that’s him. I can’t recall the exact year, but it was approximately 2000. We had heard that a well-known star was in our area, so we went to request an autograph. However, the person declined.”

Upon seeing some disappointed children, Won Bin asked, “Can I do it for them?”This led to us taking a photo with him, and he subsequently gained tremendous fame. He ended up becoming even more famous than the person we initially sought an autograph from. In hindsight, isn’t it a better outcome? These words were spoken with heartfelt gratitude.

Despite being known for his kind heart, actor Won Bin recently gained attention for an anecdote from his early days as a rookie. He has been serving as a coffee advertisement model for 16 years since 2008, but it has been revealed that his contract has now come to an end.

The tales of actor Won Bin and RIIZE’s Won Bin, who both rose to prominence during a period of generational change, evoke a sense of nostalgia. In a recent interview, Won Bin’s wife, Lee Na-young, shared that he may return to acting if the right opportunity presents itself. She asked for patience from his fans, saying, “Just give him a little more time.”

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