The latest romantic youth drama of TVing Fresh romanticism He landed in hot water not for his plot, but for his casting. The show unleashed an online storm, with the Netizen who made themselves Son Dong-myungOne of the two male protagonists, both for its appearance and for the disappointing acting performance.
Fresh romanticism Silently previewed in the midst of a wave of very expected Korean dramas, but could not capture significant media or public interest in its country of origin. Although he explored the typically popular themes of the youth and love triangles, the series was largely ignored and many fingers points for the lack of stellar power of the cast and “visual charm”.
At the center of the dispute is the son Dong -myung, a former member of the K-pop group Oneuswho plays Choi min-junan idol that navigates a complicated romantic entanglement with characters played by Xion AND Lee Chae-Yeon. While his Background of Idolo made him suitable for the singing and dance segments of the role, the critics say that his transition to acting leaves much to be desired. Netizen claim that some of his emotional scenes are exaggerated, without nuances.
Yet it is not only his acting that is under fire. His son Dong -my was hit by hard comments on his appearance, with some who say that “he has no good corners” and that even the filters of the drama “could not save his face”. His images were seen as particularly disappointing compared to his co-protagonists, in particular XionWhich was praised for its suitable appearance to the camera and later revealed to be the twin of the real life of Dong-Myung, further fueling the comparison.
A viral comment states:
“When you play an idol on stage, you need charisma. Even if it’s a real idol, she didn’t have a presence.”
The spectators also questioned the decision to launch Dong -myung as the protagonist, citing his lack of acting experience and the perception of the lack of appeal of the screen. Others expressed the disappointment for the fact that his actor debut was unable to capitalize on his almost career in the music sector.
Son Dong-myung debuted with Oneus in 2019 and is also known by the name of art STRANGE. Despite his vocal and performance talents, he fought to burst like a high -level star. Fans had great hopes that his acting career was a turning point, but the repercussions of Fresh romanticism It suggests that it could be an uphill battle.
While some faithful fans continue to support him, the dispute that surrounds Fresh romanticism It highlights the intense control idols they face when they cross the world of acting and the high expectations for graphics in the competitive dramatic panorama of Korea.
