First things first, it wasn’t a 10-second clip—it was 40 seconds. More importantly, I’m not judging him off a teaser alone. He’s done enough roles already to judge his acting, and the pattern is pretty clear. LR and 20th Century Girl felt almost identical—Sunjae was basically an upgraded version of Woon Ho. He didn’t elevate those roles; the writing was tailored to his limited range, which is why he came off well.
That villain role he played was especially bad—flat, unconvincing, and a clear sign that he struggles the moment he steps outside his comfort zone.
I never judged the project itself. I just commented on BWS as an actor based on his body of work so far. Disagree if you want, but calling my words “dramatic” doesn’t actually refute anything.
There was a lot of noise about this drama, especially regarding the bad ending, but people kept saying the chemistry between the leads was really good. So, I watched it with that expectation—after all, in a rom-com, chemistry is the most important aspect. And yes, there was chemistry… but only in the first two episodes. After that, it just felt like two actors doing their best in their respective character portrayal and the spark that was there in the beginning never came back. Eventually, I ended up dropping it after 8 episodes 😔
Why wasn't Dynamite Kiss scheduled to end in December? Because it didn't conclude until January, TIME magazine…
WLGYT was not the show for me simply cuz it leaned a bit too much into melodrama and slice-of-life moments, with plenty of crying and shouting, but that’s just personal preference. That said, in terms of story and overall execution, DK doesn’t come anywhere close to that show. In terms of storytelling, WLGYT clearly stood above all other 2025 dramas, with no drama matching its narrative execution. When it comes to acting, however, we saw many other phenomenal performances throughout the year, so WLGYT wasn’t the only drama excelling in that aspect—but in terms of overall execution, the show simply stood out, and that’s where its merit lies, earning it the title of “K-drama of 2025.”
Got you Byeon woo seok hater. So jealous of him over because he overshadowed your kweenie kim hye yoon in LR 😆😆
“Overshadowed” how, exactly? Was Byeon Woo Seok praised for his acting in *Lovely Runner*? No. Was he credited for carrying the show? Also no. The one who received consistent praise from both the public and critics for her craft and skill was Kim Hye Yoon—and that’s exactly how it should be, because last time I checked, her profession says actor, not model.
Someof his fans seem to suffer from selective or retrograde amnesia, so let me refresh it for you all. Kim Hye Yoon was already a proven star since her *Sky Castle* days (a critically and commercially acclaimed syndrome drama), so *Lovely Runner* was a legacy extension for her, not a lifeline. For Woo Seok, however, *LR* was absolutely necessary; he was barely known to the general public before it. Had it not worked, things would not have gone well for him, especially considering he isn’t a particularly skilled actor to begin with.
Let’s also be honest about the industry reality: he’s still not seen as a fully credible actor, but rather as someone who looks good on posters. That’s why he still needs strong female leads like IU (previously Kim Hye Yoon), along with already established IPs—because he still needs proven credibility around him to carry a project. He has a long way to go to prove himself as an actor with substance, not just face value.
And a word to that toxic section of his fans: arrogance during a lucky phase always ends badly. Disrespecting other actors just because your favorite is trending right now is a fast track to downfall. Heavens are watching.
(I am genuinely happy how *LR* worked for BWS and support him, sorry but that doesn’t mean some of his fans can go around and spread negativity and toxicity about other actors; it just shows how mannerless they are.)
That villain role he played was especially bad—flat, unconvincing, and a clear sign that he struggles the moment he steps outside his comfort zone.
I never judged the project itself. I just commented on BWS as an actor based on his body of work so far. Disagree if you want, but calling my words “dramatic” doesn’t actually refute anything.
Not sure how that was confusing.
Someof his fans seem to suffer from selective or retrograde amnesia, so let me refresh it for you all. Kim Hye Yoon was already a proven star since her *Sky Castle* days (a critically and commercially acclaimed syndrome drama), so *Lovely Runner* was a legacy extension for her, not a lifeline. For Woo Seok, however, *LR* was absolutely necessary; he was barely known to the general public before it. Had it not worked, things would not have gone well for him, especially considering he isn’t a particularly skilled actor to begin with.
Let’s also be honest about the industry reality: he’s still not seen as a fully credible actor, but rather as someone who looks good on posters. That’s why he still needs strong female leads like IU (previously Kim Hye Yoon), along with already established IPs—because he still needs proven credibility around him to carry a project. He has a long way to go to prove himself as an actor with substance, not just face value.
And a word to that toxic section of his fans: arrogance during a lucky phase always ends badly. Disrespecting other actors just because your favorite is trending right now is a fast track to downfall. Heavens are watching.
(I am genuinely happy how *LR* worked for BWS and support him, sorry but that doesn’t mean some of his fans can go around and spread negativity and toxicity about other actors; it just shows how mannerless they are.)