and we are joyful every moment we get a glimpse of you
please be well and happy, we will always be on the lookout for you ^^

I'm not watching Lookout yet (waiting for it to end to marathon it), but I love Shin Dong Wook so much! I'm so happy every time I see fan posts of him by other beanies! After not having seen him for 7 years, he's still as beautiful as ever. I'm so glad he's feeling better and able to return to acting and what a talented actor he is. I love that he met with a real catholic priest to research his role. I really hope he'll be able to get a leading role soon, I loved him in Soulmates so much!

I'm happy for him, even though he doesn't have a lot of scenes in Lookout he has really good screen presence. Hoping Kim Woo-bin pulls through as well.

Ah, my eyes hurt, he shines too bright.
This smoky ahjussi, I need him anywhere! asap!

Haven't watching Lookout just yet but it's already in my to-watch list(will start after FMW ends) because of all the good reviews I'm seeing, it's indeed a very long time since I've seen Shin Dong Wook in the small screen. Glad he's back!!!

I wish he stays healthy always. Although I dropped Lookout but I sometimes checked some scenes including his scenes. Will definitely check his project. ❤

I had forgotten that he had CPRS (complex regional pain syndrome). So awesome to see him recover from it enough to carry on acting.

It's a terribly debilitating disease if the pain can't be controlled and doesn't really have a specific medicine or treatment technique, making it really hard to cure.

I hope his recovery encourages others with the condition to persevere with their treatment and gives them hope.

Hwaiting!

The post about his comeback after 7 years was the one that convinced me to watch Lookout.
I have to say he commands the screen very well. If he gets another drama soon I'll happily try it at least 3 episodes :)

I'm just glad that he is now healthy enough to do what he like, acting.
Just a glimpse is enough for us, so take care of your health because that's what the most important for us fans :')

I'm already crying. I can't believe Lookout is ending this week

The #Lookout Priest is a scene stealer

I think Lookout was a perfect comeback project for him. He really gives off so much presence and even though his scenes are fewer and shorter, there is only love and respect for Shin Dong Wook! His character is a great contrast from Kim Young Kwang's and they are both wonderful in Lookout! Lookout was a very wise choice!

I watched him in Wish upon a star/Stars falling from the sky and loved him then only to read later about his condition. I am glad he is back! Lookout was a small step for his return to acting and it looks like he will be able to do more now. Looking forward to seeing more of Shin Dong Wook!

I am so happy he is able to come back to the small screen And can I just say that he's only gotten better looking with time. He is so handsome!!

Lookout is my first drama of Shin Dong-wook and at first I thought he was Park Hae-jin? The priest definitely succeeds in making us us suspecting he's the real Lookout leader. Probs to his great acting.

Looking forward for more of his project in future.

He has an indescribable aura and delivers his lines with so much gravitas. I really believed that he was the leader of the Lookout gang. I always look forward to his scenes.

Hopefully, his health will remain stable and he can pick up more work in the future.

Lovely interview. I haven't watched the show at this point, but I hope to be able to fit it in some day.

I already kim tae hoon but this made me like him even more, he's such a loveable person. Also Kim young kwang's passion for acting is really showing in this character, tbh i didn't like him before this but damn he stands out among other brilliant cast. I think roles like these suit him much better.
I haven't seen any past works of Shin dong wook but he's good here.
Please everyone do watch Lookout, you won't regret it ! It's an amazing drama.

Aww, I love that he's such a sweet guy in real life! And I'm always for actors who study for their roles to make sure they're portraying them accurately. I love his dedication and deep understanding of his character. We have not yet been treated to seeing Priest-nim's backstory unfold in the drama, but hopefully we'll finally get it in finale week. Can't wait! It'd be a shame to let that interesting history go to waste.

im paused Lookout to avoid the twists but will marathon it once it ends. it's my 1st time seeing Shin Dong Wook & he looks goooooooooood. let's pray for his health & hope to see him in dramas more often in future!

awcoconuts, thanks for this wonderful peek behind the scenes at LOOKOUT. And thanks for translating the interview with Shin Dong-wook.

It's fascinating to learn how he developed his interpretation of the character. This is the first I've heard of a history of rebelliousness in high school, which is an interesting touch. In the wake of his mother's murder, having a spiritual advisor made all the difference for him, whereas his brother was left adrift.

SDW certainly fooled me into thinking that the enigmatic Father Lee was the leader of the Lookouts. He emanates a believable priestly vibe. In fact, his demeanor reminds me of the younger priests who served my parish when I was a kid -- and one handsome college chaplain, too. He really did his homework, and the result is a memorable character whose presence is felt even when he is off screen.

"I’m joyful every moment because I’m able to act again. Since the director is so talented and the staff is so kind, I’m not experiencing any difficulty and I am having a great time filming. Only, I play a character that quietly disappears whenever I want to try to do something, which means I’m not on set for very long, and that makes me a bit wistful."

His limited screen time makes me wistful, too. On the other hand, I'm grateful that he has been able to return to acting, and that it is a joyous experience for him. It sounds as if he's having a blast with the rest of the cast and crew.

SDW certainly picked a terrific vehicle for his comeback. I'll be on the lookout for his future projects.

Costume trivia: The ankle-length cassock (which can be black or white) is based on the tunic that was worn under the toga. Think of it as a descendant of the ancient Roman equivalent of hanbok. ;-)

I'm really glad that he was able to come back!! I can't imagine Lookout without him ^^ He perfectly portrays his character and keeps the audience on their toes trying to figure out who he really is.

I'm so happy he's back, and that his illness seems to be under control. I hope we get to see him in many more dramas after this! Oppa, fighting!

"There have been many comments that priest’s robes suit you." -- seems like the positive reactions to SDW in priest robes are universal. :) I'm glad he's back and I enjoy learning how he prepped for this role! I love how he had us considering he could have been the Lookout leader.

I'm not too familiar with actor Shin Dong wook, for only have watched him in A Wish Upon a Star--and my memory of his role is blurry, but am happy for his long-awaited return. He's quite a scene stealer in Lookout; a shady priest with switched identity and dark past, I am all in. Be well and healthy...

My jaw literally dropped when I saw this on the blog view. I'm praying for a miraculous healing for him and because se he's Catholic in real life, what an amazing opportunity for him to play a priest! And now, I'm staring to re-evaluate if I should convert. ???

His acting is better than the male lead

If you haven't seen SOULMATE, do yourself a favor and watch it. It's one of my all-time favorite Kdramas. SDW is as terrific as the music, which is phenomenal. ;-)

So glad for him!!! I remember watching soulmate last year and I discovered him there then when I searched for him I was sad that he was on break and that he has an illness which has no medication ? so glad for you oppa! Fighting!!! Gonna add lookout to watch list ✌

Oh, I remember him from Wish Upon A Star, I think he was the younger cousin to the main lead. That was both a funny and endearing show. I sometimes watch it again, just to see some of the reactions of the second female lead, they're hilarious. Plus the kids are all adorable :)

I'm actually not familiar with Shin Dong-wook. However, I've just started Lookout. I've heard quite a few positive things regarding his portrayal as the priest in this drama, so it'll be a nice introduction to this actor.

Always be well and happy.

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