The actor will appear in a Korean production of A Streetcar Named Desire, marking his return after a DUI controversy.
🎭 Comeback on Stage After 3-Year Hiatus
Actor Kwak Do-won is officially returning to the entertainment scene. It's his first public activity in about three years following a 2022 DUI incident.
On August 5, theater company Toetmaru announced the cast lineup for the upcoming play A Streetcar Named Desire. Kwak will take on the lead role of Stanley Kowalski.
🎬 Why Kwak Was Cast
A production representative told Dispatch,
"We believed the role suited Kwak Do-won well. Above all, his extensive theater background and proven acting skills were key factors in the decision."
📖 About the Play
The play is based on the classic Tennessee Williams novel of the same name. It explores desire, despair, hope, and harsh reality through the turbulent relationship between outsider Blanche, a fading Southern belle, and Stanley, a gritty working-class man.
- Blanche will be portrayed by Song Sun-mi and Han Da-gam in a double cast
- Oh Jung-yeon plays Stella
- Bae Ki-sung plays Mitch
🧾 Background on Kwak's Hiatus
In September 2022, Kwak was booked for driving under the influence in Jeju Island. He stepped away from public activities and even returned all appearance fees from a public service ad campaign focused on ending digital sexual crimes.
Although he starred in the 2023 film The Firefighter, he did not take part in its press events or promotional activities.
🗓️ Performance Info
The Korean production of A Streetcar Named Desire will run October 9–10 at the Daloreum Theater, National Theater of Korea in Seoul.
