Lee Ki-chan Thanks Bae Doo-na for Hollywood Role

The Chosun Ilbo · OSEN · 2026-11-06 14:54 UTC

Lee Ki-chan Thanks Bae Doo-na for Hollywood Role Actor recalls 10-year Hollywood pursuit, Matrix project audition

[OSEN=Kim Soo-hyung Reporter] Singer and actor Lee Ki-chan revealed that he gained the opportunity to appear in a Hollywood production thanks to Bae Doo-na.

On the November 6 broadcast of KBS2TV’s *Sung Si-kyung’s Ear Friend*, Lee Ki-chan, 30 years into his debut, appeared and shared various stories ranging from his overseas acting activities to his recent updates.

That day, Sung Si-kyung mentioned Lee Ki-chan’s early entry into the U.S. market and asked about the catalyst that led him to pursue acting. Lee Ki-chan responded, “I have something to be grateful to Bae Doo-na for,” revealing an unexpected connection. He recalled that approximately 10 years ago, he had the chance to audition for a Hollywood production. At the time, Bae Doo-na was cast as a Korean character, and the production needed an actor to play her brother. Through this process, he was given the opportunity to audition for the role of the younger brother.

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