Lee Dong Wook Goes Viral For His “Unique” Script-Reading Method

Actor Lee Dong Wook is going viral for his on-set shenanigans.

While he is known for often portraying intense characters on screen, Lee Dong Wook’s real-life goofy personality is also widely acknowledged. During his interaction with fans, both sides often mirror the same chaotic and humorous energy.

HAHAHA omg lee dong wook why is he so funny https://t.co/yb9A6pxbws

— 5HINee's | 알라뷰쏘머치 (@5hinee25tar) April 25, 2021

It turns out, when on set, he is not too different, either. The latest reason why Lee went viral was a throwback post from a netizen, who posted a behind-the-scene still cut from Lee’s 2023 K-Drama, The of the Nine-Tailed 1938.

The picture, presumably taken in between shots, shows Lee Dong Wook with his co-star Ryu Kyungsoo. While the latter threw up a peace sign at the camera, Lee could be seen reading what appeared to be his script. The twist in the picture, however, is in the fact that the script was placed on top of the head of a staff member standing in front of him. The staff member’s height, much shorter than Lee, served as a great advantage as she didn’t have to do much to be the perfect reading stand, while continuing her job unbothered.

The post quickly gathered millions of views, thanks to the unusual scenario. While some found this setting a bit confusing, suspecting that it was him being rude, fans explained that Lee Dong Wook is known for being very close with his staff, and often pokes fun and loves to play around with them.

There’s multiple videos of him holding it behind the scenes and reading. He’s just playing with his staff / teasing her in this pic. He’s close with them

— jay (@geiiist) April 2, 2024

A lot of you " if-fers"in the quotes need to go touch grass because this is dongwook also carrying his staff's bag. He's not reason for your woes. https://t.co/LFG6H9WblZ pic.twitter.com/kUYZELarf7

— Into The Unknown (@D_UNBOWED) April 2, 2024

Most netizens, however, were left in splits with Lee’s shenanigans. But they couldn’t pass on the opportunity to ask if there were any new openings for this specific job.

The first picture is so fkin funny whos the guy on the right just casually posing

— Junni is going to see SKZ (@Riot5566) April 2, 2024

How does one become a table for Lee dong wook? https://t.co/q4sfU7S9yB pic.twitter.com/JvpH9WSYrT

— #1 model shownu enthusiast (@la_nymphea) April 2, 2024

How do I be in her position? https://t.co/IEj2Wk9pJB pic.twitter.com/Q1xJycsyOe

— lisey⁷₈ HWA BIRTH || FAN ACCOUNT (@borandfauna) April 2, 2024

tall people are so annoyingggganyways where do I apply for this position? https://t.co/PnByvEEyNw

— ജ⁷ (@jeonderqueer) April 2, 2024