In a recent press conference, Kim byung-wodirector of the next film Omniscient reader: the prophet (preview on July 23), faced ferocious criticisms after justifying his casting of Jisoo (Blackpink) Based on its dedication rather than the proven acting capacity.
He shared that he chose Jisoo for the role of Lee Ji-Hye because she “He really gave everything.” “From the first meeting, he showed a fiery passion. During the readings and preparations of the scripts, he worked tirelessly”, He explained. “His role is not great, but I thought he would attract the attention of the public. I am completely satisfied with his performance.”
However, the explanation – was centered on the effort – pushed the backlash between the online communities. ON TheqooNetizens slammed the decision:
- “So the other actors have not tried? This diminishes their efforts.”
- “The effort alone is not enough. Yes, it’s an attempt, but where is his acting talent?”
- “To praise the attitude for the skill? It looks like a commercial tactic: first the name Blackpink.”
- “The trailer seemed rigid: how is this effort showing?”
- “Praising her for trying, the director devalues ​​the real ability.”
Critics suspect that the casting was a strategic move to exploit Jisoo’s global fame of Blackpink rather than an artistic choice based on merit. Although Kim also dealt with the controversial scene of Lee Ji-Hye who exercised a gun-absent in the original webtoon-insured, “It will make sense once you see the film. Please wait and experience his complete narrative.”
Omniscient reader: the prophetinterpreted Lee min-h, Ahn Hyo-SeopAnd with Jisoo as a support role, it marks a highly anticipated adaptation of the famous webtoon. While expectations are high, this controversy on the casting adds a new pressure. For Jisoo, the result may depend on his star power and more if he can offer a performance that resonates emotionally with the public.
