During the 10th anniversary trip of the drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', Kim Sung-kyum's surprise video message brought the cast to tears.
The cast members shed tears as a video message sent by actor Kim Sung-kyum, who played the role of Chairman Yoo Shin-woo in tvN's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary Trip,' was revealed. Kim Sung-kyum, now 86 years old, expressed his unchanging affection and delivered a heartfelt message about the project, moving the actors, including Gong Yoo, to see him in good health.
The third episode, which aired on the 11th, depicted the final story of the actors who traveled to Gangneung. Congratulatory videos from actors who could not attend, such as Yook Sung-jae, Jo Woo-jin, Yum Hye-ran, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Jung Hae-in, followed; in particular, the appearance of Kim Sung-kyum brought a solemn atmosphere to the set.
Gong Yoo shared his thoughts, noting that Kim Sung-kyum is around the same age as his own father and that he felt relieved to see him in good health. He expressed his special affection by mentioning an anecdote from the past where the script had to be revised due to Kim Sung-kyum's health issues.
'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' made new history for cable dramas by recording a peak viewership rating of 22.1% during its broadcast. Marking the 10th anniversary, the cast spent a meaningful time reminiscing about the past.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The cast of the hit series 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' reunited for a special 10th-anniversary trip to Gangneung, featured in the tvN program 'Together, Brilliant God - Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip'. The event included heartfelt video messages from cast members who could not attend, including Yook Sung-jae, Jo Woo-jin, and 86-year-old actor Kim Sung-kyum.
A Historic Milestone in K-Drama
Since its original run, 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' remains a landmark series, having achieved a record-breaking peak viewership rating of 22.1% on tvN. The show's enduring impact was highlighted during the anniversary special, where cast members reflected on the lasting bonds formed during production.