Lee Byung-hun Explains 'Correction Request Park' Nickname for Director Park Chan-wook; Director Calls Actor 'Lee So-inquisitive'

Actor Lee Byung-hun has revealed the reason behind giving director Park Chan-wook the nickname 'Park Correction Request'.

Appearing on the tvN program 'You Quiz on the Block' on the 24th, both Lee Byung-hun and Park Chan-wook shared various stories related to their film 'Concrete Utopia' (originally titled 'Something Unavoidable').

During the broadcast, when MC Yoo Jae-suk asked about the nickname, Lee Byung-hun explained, "All actors are exhausted after filming and going home." He continued, "Even when actors perform well, the director says 'That was great' but always adds two or three correction points, making us busy."

Lee Byung-hun further elaborated, "Later, when the correction requests reach about ten, it becomes a state of pure concentration. Eventually, they even praise us by saying 'You've done everything we suggested for correction,' so we can't help but comply."

In response, Park Chan-wook humorously countered, "To be precise, it's because they do so well that I want more." He added, "When an actor performs exceptionally, I see ways to make it even better and get inspired. Lee Byung-hun grumbles without understanding that."

Conversely, the nickname Park Chan-wook gave Lee Byung-hun was 'Lee So-inquisitive'. Director Park shared, "Lee Byung-hun asks too many questions, probing incessantly. Even for things he could probably figure out himself, he keeps asking, 'Do we really have to do it this way?'"

Lee Byung-hun responded with a dad joke, "That's why I often ordered chicken skewer delivery trucks to the set," bringing laughter to the studio. Although he requested the comment be edited out, his witty remark was broadcast as is.

Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun first collaborated on the 2000 film 'Joint Security Area'. Notably, for 'Concrete Utopia', Park Chan-wook wrote the script with Lee Byung-hun in mind, highlighting their special connection.

Lee Byung-hun debuted in 1991 and has established himself as a leading actor in South Korea. His filmography includes numerous hits like 'A Bittersweet Life', 'Masquerade', and 'Inside Men'. He has also starred in Hollywood blockbusters such as the 'G.I. Joe' series, 'Terminator Genisys', and 'The Magnificent Seven', solidifying his status as a global star.