Yoo Ji-tae, King of the Golden Trophy, Poses with Award
Actor Yoo Ji-tae has become a '10 million-viewer actor' after 28 years in his career, revealing a golden trophy to commemorate the achievement. The film 'The King and the Man' surpassed 10 million cumulative viewers in just 31 days of its release, and golden trophies certifying 10 million-viewer actors have been updated on the profiles of the main cast members on portal sites.
In a past interview, Yoo Ji-tae expressed his regret, saying, "I haven't been in a 10 million-viewer film yet." On a recent radio show, he expressed his affection for the film, stating, "Honestly, I don't think this movie will reach 10 million... it might not reach 10 million, but it's 10 million in my heart." He also candidly revealed his desire, saying, "I envy the 10 million-viewer actors, and I want to become one too."
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During a stage greeting for the film 'The King and the Man', Yoo Ji-tae showed his sincerity by saying, "My wish is to become a 10 million-viewer actor. I hope 'The King and the Man' reaches 10 million." He is joyfully sharing his excitement by uploading related posts in real-time on social media, including news of the 10 million viewer milestone.
In the film, Yoo Ji-tae played the role of Han Myeong-hoe, a prominent strategist of the early Joseon Dynasty, delivering a powerful performance. To differentiate his portrayal from previous interpretations of Han Myeong-hoe, he gained weight to over 100kg to express a robust physique.