'Reply 1997' PD reveals actors rejected his offer + originally wanted this actor to play the lead
ProducerShin Won Hoshared the story behind the hit drama 'Reply 1997'.On June 20, Shin Won Ho attended the '9th EDaily World Strategy Forum' at Silla Hotel in Seoul. The producer shared about his hit drama, and revealed,"Initially, I hadLee Min Kiin mind for the lead of 'Reply 1997'. He's from Busan and he has never really fully shown himself on romance so I thought it would be impactful. There was a time when the script was written with the name Min Ki instead of the character Yoon Jae."