Yoo Yeon Seok Reveals Interesting Reason for Joining ‘Dr Romantic 3’
Yoo Yeon Seok talks about his much-anticipated return in "Dr. Romantic 3," reprising his role as Kang Dong Joo in season 1.
Prior to the premiere of the medical K-drama's third installment, one of the things that viewers are looking forward to are the cameos of special guests.
To recall, season 2 featured the special participation of Yang Se Jong, who returned as Do In Bum, one of the doctors and antagonists at Doldam Hospital.
Interestingly, with the confirmation of the cast lineup, various outlets previously mentioned that Yoo Yeon Seok will return as Dr. Kang. However, at the time, drama executives were tight lipped about the possible comeback.
Lo and behold, "Dr. Romantic 3" episode 12 featured a familiar face returning to Doldam.
Yoo Yeon Seok on His Reunion With 'Dr. Romantic' Cast
Yoo Yeon Seok shared his thoughts about being reunited with the original and new "Dr. Romantic 3" cast. As mentioned by a media outlet, the 39-year-old actor admitted that he was "nervous" to set foot at the filming location of Doldam.
"I was nervous and worried at the same time because it was the scene I had returned to after a long time," he said.
Despite this, he is "very happy to be able to spend season 3 with Kim Sa Bu," played by Han Suk Kyu, as well as the new and returning cast of the show.
Since there are changes in the third sequel, especially establishing Kim Sa Bu's passion project, the Trauma Center, Yoo Yeon Seok said that it "was a moment of familiarity and unfamiliarity at the same time."
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To recall, season 1 ended with Dr. Kang leaving for the United States to study. Meanwhile, it was mentioned in season 2 that he entered the military.
As for the current season, Kim Sa Bu said that he has chosen "someone stronger" tham him to replace Dr. Cha Jin Man as the Trauma Center head.
Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon Seok was also thankful for the warm welcome from lead stars Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung.
Despite "Dr. Romantic 3" being their first project together, he praised the duo for having such a "good personality and acting as an atmosphere maker" throughout the filming.
Did Yoo Yeon Seok Regret Not Joining Season 2?
When asked about not participating in the show's second season, Yoo Yeon Seok confessed that "there was a constant regret that we couldn't be together for season 2."
To recall, original members Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin failed to return for the second season due to conflicting schedules.
As obtained by a media outlet, his agency told My Daily at the time that they "didn't get an official proposal" and "had to turn down the offer for scheduling reasons".
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