South Korean entertainer HAHA has revealed that he turned down an opportunity to appear in a Hollywood production connected to “The Lord of the Rings” because of his long-running commitment to the hit variety show “Running Man.”
The surprising revelation came during the August 23 episode of SBS’s “Running Man,” when fellow cast member Yoo Jae-suk brought up reports that HAHA had been offered a role in a major Hollywood film.
When asked about the project, HAHA confirmed that it was “The Lord of the Rings,” prompting an immediate reaction from the cast.
HAHA Was Selected as an Asia Representative
HAHA explained that he had been selected as one of 12 people for the project and described himself as the representative chosen from Asia.
According to HAHA, the production asked him to make himself available for approximately one month. However, the proposed filming schedule would have required him to step away from “Running Man,” a commitment he ultimately decided he could not abandon.
HAHA said he had to apologize and decline the opportunity because “Running Man” came first.
The decision surprised his fellow cast members, who questioned why he would pass up a chance to work on such a major international franchise.
Cast Turns the Revelation Into Comedy
As expected, the “Running Man” cast quickly turned the surprising news into a joke-filled discussion.
Yoo Jae-suk speculated that HAHA’s role must have been a hobbit, while other cast members joked about his appearance and whether he would have needed special makeup.
HAHA confirmed that he had in fact been offered a hobbit-related role, adding another layer to the unexpected revelation.
The cast’s playful reactions kept the conversation light, but HAHA’s decision highlighted the strong commitment he has maintained to the SBS program.
A Major Opportunity Left Behind
HAHA said he had initially planned to take part in the project before ultimately deciding against it because of the scheduling conflict.
He also claimed that the original “Lord of the Rings” actors were gathering for the production, making the opportunity appear even more significant.
The comments generated considerable interest among fans, particularly because the revelation suggests that HAHA came close to adding an international fantasy franchise to his already extensive entertainment career.
‘Running Man’ Remains the Priority
HAHA has been a central member of “Running Man,” which has been on the air for more than 15 years. His decision to remain with the program underscores the importance of the show in his career.
The incident also reflects the scheduling challenges faced by entertainers who balance long-running television commitments with international film opportunities.
For HAHA, the choice was ultimately straightforward: an opportunity in Middle-earth had to take a back seat to his commitment to “Running Man.”
While fans may never see HAHA appear alongside the cast of “The Lord of the Rings,” his revelation has given viewers a glimpse of just how close he came to taking on a very different role.
Source: sbsstar
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