Reports have emerged about why Lee Jong Suk, a popular South Korean actor, hasn’t been cast in any Netflix original K-Dramas. The discussions have intensified following the resurfacing of a negative anecdote from a staff member who allegedly worked on a canceled Netflix project involving the actor.

2018 Incident With Netflix’s ‘See You Again’ Raises Questions

In 2018, Lee Jong Suk and actress Kim Ji Won were set to star in a Netflix series called See You Again. However, the project faced unexpected turmoil. A day before the script reading, Lee Jong Suk reportedly informed the production team that he would not be attending. His agency responded by stating that no contract had been signed, while Netflix simply commented that “things just did not work out.” The show was subsequently canceled, leading to speculation that the actor might face challenges appearing in future Netflix productions.

“Things just did not work out.” — Netflix on the cancellation of See You Again

The news about this incident has resurfaced, leading many to wonder why, even after six years, Lee Jong Suk has not starred in any original Netflix series. While other K-Drama stars have gained significant success through Netflix, Lee Jong Suk’s absence has become more noticeable.

Industry Speculations and Staff Anecdote

Industry insiders have offered various reasons for Lee Jong Suk’s absence from Netflix originals. One source mentioned that OTT platform shows are not always guaranteed to succeed, and that Netflix has faced challenges, causing the platform to be cautious in selecting projects. Another source highlighted that Lee Jong Suk is known for taking considerable time before signing contracts, which can cause anxiety for producers and broadcasters.

“Lee Jong Suk tends to deliberate a lot before signing the final contract.” — Industry source

Amid these discussions, a detailed anecdote from a staff member of the canceled See You Again project has gained attention online. The staff member shared their frustration over losing their job overnight due to Lee Jong Suk’s decision to back out at the last minute.

“I was a staff for the Netflix show See You Again. It’s so unfair how I lost my job overnight, so I’d like to rant here for a bit.” — Alleged staff member

The staff member’s post described how the script reading was scheduled for a Saturday at Sangam Dong. However, on the morning of the event, they were informed that the show had been canceled. The post detailed how Lee Jong Suk’s decision negatively impacted everyone involved in the production, leading to a wave of confusion and disappointment among the crew.

“Apparently, Lee Jong Suk backed out of the script reading the day before, and it got canceled.” — Alleged staff member

The staff member also mentioned that this was not the first time they had heard negative stories about Lee Jong Suk’s work ethic. They claimed that the actor had previously caused delays in other projects due to his hesitation in making decisions and had allegedly demanded a large sum of money for his role in See You Again.

“When I heard about the money, I was like, ‘Oh, wow. He’s going to be rich after this.’ But then he backed out of it the night before the first script reading… The show was scheduled to shoot starting on Monday.” — Alleged staff member

The post continued to explain how the cancellation of the show disrupted the schedules of other cast members and crew who had prepared for the script reading.

“So everyone made time for the Saturday reading, and then they were notified not to come on the morning of… How does this make sense?” — Alleged staff member

The staff member expressed their disappointment with Lee Jong Suk, emphasizing how his actions affected everyone involved in the project.

“We couldn’t understand how Lee Jong Suk could single-handedly ruin it for everyone else who was on standby to make the show happen… This is so unfair.” — Alleged staff member

Rising Discussions on Netflix and Lee Jong Suk

While the staff member’s post is from 2018, it has recently become a hot topic again, especially as Netflix continues to produce successful K-Dramas. The absence of a top actor like Lee Jong Suk from the platform’s originals has fueled speculations and discussions online.

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