Ma Dong Seok has the vibe of 'Sister Phien' in Kbiz, revealin.g the reason why he is 'tiger' but likes Kitty

Possessing a muscular appearance, contrary to the usual male lead standards, Ma Dong Seok conquered the audience with his acting talent and dedication to art. In addition, his humorous personality also became a brand highlight.

Ma Dong Seok once caused a stir when he posted a photo celebrating his 54th birthday in a "candy" style, including a crown, pink veil, multi-tiered birthday cake with Hello Kitty logo and small balloons. Colleagues and audiences also gave the actor many eye-catching cakes.

The photo attracted more than 4.6 million likes and nearly 35,000 comments, most of which said that Ma Dong Seol was funny. On Pann and Insta.gram, many viewers said they liked following the actor's account because it made them feel healed and relieved of stress after a stressful day of work or study.

Ma Dong Seok is a rare case in Korean showbiz - a martial artist, famous for action movies but has a passion for Hello Kitty and the color pink. The actor bought a cat-themed phone case. Ma Dong Seok also uses headphones, slippers, and a fur hat to create the image of Hello Kitty - the mouthless Japanese cat that has dominated global pop culture, maintaining its appeal for the past half century.

The actor also owns pink cat-printed boxing gloves. Additionally, on his personal page, he showed off a picture of himself wearing a Hello Kitty shirt in chibi style, receiving nearly a million likes.

In an interview at a film press conference last year, Ma Dong Seok said that his appearance is muscular and somewhat rough, sometimes making his colleagues and audiences afraid to talk to him. To make himself more approachable, he built a contrasting personality, often carrying a series of feminine accessories. The actor joked when fans commented that he has a "tiger interface but Hello Kitty operating system".

Ma Dong Seok also did not hesitate to pose with a pink coffee truck and a series of teddy bears given by fans. Besides acting, Ma Dong Seok also opened a boxing center in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, accepting students of all ages, including many Korean and foreign artists.

Ma Dong Seok, also known by his stage name Don Lee, is a unique phenomenon on the Korean screen. Born in 1971, he possesses a muscular appearance, contrary to the usual male lead standard. Starting his career as a martial arts coach for famous martial artists, Ma Dong Seok unexpectedly got into acting when he taught martial arts to many Korean actors.

Initially, he was only assigned supporting roles in films such as: Heaven's Soldiers (2005), The Worst Guy Ever (2007)... However, the "muscular uncle" continued to work hard to make his mark with his impressive appearance and natural acting ability. In 2012, his role as gangster Ahn Hyuk Mo in the film The Neighbor brought him the "Best Supporting Actor" awar.d at the 49th Baeksang Arts Awards, marking a turning point in his career.

After his first successful role, his passion for art has led Ma Dong Seok to continuously appear on Korean television and big screens. It is rare for an actor to have been in the entertainment industry for less than 20 years and have had roles in 60 films and 10 television works. At one point, he participated in up to 9 films in a year without being confined to any type of character. Whether he plays a fierce gangster, a humorous detective or a loving father, Ma Dong Seok does not bore the audience but brings to the character liveliness, humor and emotional depth.

In 2017, the zombie blockbuster Train to Busan left a lasting impression on directors with its realistic and powerful hand-to-hand combat scenes and the image of a clumsy but brave husband who loves his family. From here, the name of "fat uncle Don Lee" was placed on the list of stars in the land of kimchi and was loved by audiences.

Over the past 8 years, Ma Dong Seok has continuously had memorable works, setting box office records such as: Derailed (2016), The Outlaws (2017), The Bros (2017), Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018), The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019),...

In addition to dominating the box office in Korea, with his foreign language skills and time living in the US, the actor was invited by Hollywood producers to participate in many famous film projects. Most notably, the Marvel work - Eternals, director Chloe Zhao invited him to participate instead of having to audition as usual. After the film, he and Angelina Jolie became even closer and the female star also had many compliments for her Korean co-star: "I am a fan of Ma Dong Seok and I was very impressed when acting in action scenes with him".

Not only stopping at action scenes, Ma Dong Seok's natural, humorous and equally charming acting style is a natural attraction that brings him closer to the audience. The image of a fat, cute, sometimes a bit silly and clumsy guy has long become the actor's special trademark.

The love story of Ma Dong Seok and Ye Jung Hwa - the woman known as having the most beautiful body in Asia - also received much admiration. The couple registered their marriage in 2021 and held their wedding last May with the blessings of many artist friends and fans. Although quite secretive about their private matters, "the fat man" still expressed special love for his partner on awar.d stages.

At the ag.e of 53, Ma Dong Seok has participated in 7 films that have reached the top 10 million ticket sales - the dream of any actor in Korea. In nearly 20 years of working in the arts, "fat uncle" has always worked hard, practiced his skills and said no to "scandals". Perhaps that is why, no matter what role he plays, from actor to director, film producer, he is still supported and loved by the audience.

The new work of 'muscle star' Ma Dong Seok is currently the foreign film with the most advantages at the Vietnamese box office in terms of both screenings and revenue. As of the afternoon of May 11, Ma Dong Seok's film Holy Night: Demon Hunters earned more than 13 billion VND, ranking 3rd in Vietnamese box office revenue, after Detective Kien: Headless Case and Flip Side 8: Vong Tay Nang.

However, Holy Night: Demon Slayer was not welcomed nor did it create an effect worthy of Ma Dong Seok's name right after its release in its home country of Korea. Despite exploiting an attractive story and possessing a famous cast, Korean audiences did not pay much attention.

After 1 week of release, the ticket booking rate for Holy Night: Demon Hunters has dropped unexpectedly, ranking 6th in the domestic market. With this dull effect, the movie of the star Ma will hardly reach the 1 million ticket sales mark in his home country.

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