Ma Dong Seok’s Movie ‘The Eternals’ Hits 3 Million Viewers + Actor Shares Instagram Post with Co-Star and Former One Direction Member Harry Styles
Ma Dong Seok expressed his deep gratitude towards the continued achievement of the Marvel film "The Eternals."
Helmed by award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the latest installment stars Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harrington from "Game of Thrones," "Crazy Rich Asian" actress Gemma Chan and Don Lee, whose real name is Ma Dong Seok.
In the Marvel sequel, the "Train to Busan" star took on the role of Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian mythology hero and the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Officially released in South Korea last November 4, "The Eternals" immediately became a blockbuster hit, scoring millions of viewers in just days after the much-awaited premiere.
'The Eternals' Hits 3 Million Viewers in South Korea
Due to this, the 50-year-old star took to social media and thanked the fans for their sincere support, announcing that 3 million viewers have watched the movie since its premiere.
"Eternals surpassed 3 million. Thank you!" Ma Dong Seok's Instagram caption reads alongside a photo where the actor dons his stunning Gilgamesh suit.
Interestingly, the Hollywood movie is also the current most-viewed foreign film in South Korea.
Apart from the celebration, Ma Dong Seok also shared a photo with his co-star and former One Direction member, Harry Styles.
In the photo, the South Korean star and the Hollywood singer both posed with the thumbs-up sign.
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Harry Styles is among "The Eternals" cast, portraying the role of Starfox, the great adventurer who briefly appeared in some of the scenes.
In a post released by Marvel Studios, the 27-year-old crooner is "the Royal Prince of Titan, brother of Thanos, the Knave of Hearts, defeater of Black Roger."
The production company also released Harry Styles' character poster, which became the movie's big surprise to fans.
From 'Train to Busan' to Hollywood
Ma Dong Seok has been in the industry after debuting in 2007 with the movie "The Worst Guy Ever" and the action-packed Kdrama "H.I.T."
He first started as a personal trainer for mixed martial arts, which explains his impressive combat skills in movies, but after attending college in the United States, he returned to Korea to pursue his love for acting.
Although he made a slew of movies and tv series, the mega-hit K-zombie film "Train to Busan" skyrocketed his fame.
The post-dystopian movie stars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu Mi, "Parasite" actor Choi Woo Shik and more.
He played the role of Yoon Sang Hwa, one of the train's passengers and significantly portrayed a major role in the film.
Ma Dong Seok gained the public's attention due to his massive physique and skills in acting.
Right after starring in "Train to Busan," the South Korean star landed on several notable films, including "Outlaws," "Along with the Gods," and his latest, "Ground Zero."
Interestingly, the movie "The Eternals" became his Hollywood debut, where he met big stars like Angelina Jolie.
In one of his interviews, he revealed that despite seeing his co-stars once or twice before the start of the production, they became like a real family later on and built a strong friendship with the "Wanted" star and Salma Hayek.
"We soon became like family. Like good friends or family members, we were always considerate of one another throughout filming," he said, calling it an "amazing experience."
