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Sometimes I genuinely wonder if corruption is that common in China too, because where is all the production budget actually going? The wigs, makeup, and overall styling look so cheap for a production starring someone as popular as ZLH. It's not even just about his popularity, but the fact that a drama should at least look visually appealing and professionally made. They can't just rely on his star power and visuals to attract viewers while neglecting everything else. I know post production can improve certain aspects, but if the costumes, styling, and overall production quality already look this questionable, it's hard not to be concerned. I really hope the final product proves me wrong, but right now, the production choices are making me question how the budget was allocated in the first place.

I feel like Yan An acting is still a bit stiff in some scenes. His facial expressions could be more nuanced, and the emotional delivery doesn't always feel convincing. For a character like Lu Zhuo, who needs to convey both vulnerability and suspicion, I think there's still room for improvement.

I've already reported them. It's really annoying when someone spams recommendations like that.

Girl, check the recommendation list on this page. Almost all of them have similar storylines and the same setting.

You can watch it on the WeTV app.

Yeah, it's confirmed to stream on Viu.

I can see her declined Saerobeol Knife. The drama with Lee Min ho is also a historical drama and might be an S+ production. It’s a great opportunity for her to take part in a much bigger production.

I think she overshared, and it wasn't the best decision. Other actors and actresses have great-grandparents who were pro-Japanese collaborators during the Japanese occupation of Korea, but they were quick to address the issue and ease public backlash. Ha-young, however, came across as tone-deaf when the controversy broke. Now the production team and the rest of the cast are suffering the consequences because the drama got canceled.

Having him in the cast is almost a guarantee that the drama will be good. He's been in almost every popular drama lol.

The drama was on the verge of never being released before A+E Networks Korea stepped in, so no wonder the promo schedule has been difficult to arrange. At least the leads can still do some promotions. In a similar case, neither Cho Yi hyun nor Jinyoung promoted Summer Vacation because they were busy with other projects and promotion.

I'm not saying all his roles are the same. Johan in Island and Un-jeong in The Wonderfools are clearly different from his previous characters. But some of his earlier roles, like Do Kyung-seok in My ID Is Gangnam Beauty, Lee Su-ho in True Beauty, and Jin Seo-won in A Good Day to Be a Dog, share a similar archetype: the handsome, smart, and emotionally reserved guy.

My main concern is his romance projects, where he tends to get similar types of roles. That's why I'm a bit worried about Saerobeol Knife, especially since it's another romance drama. I'm not saying he's a bad actor or that he can't play different characters. I'm his fan, and I just want him to get better scripts that challenge him and show more of his acting range, so people can appreciate his talent instead of constantly underestimating him.

1. Light the Dark (chen zheyuan, Jiang xin)
2. Shadow Punisher (Luo yunxi, Fang yilun, Shen yujie)
3. King of Comedy (Yang Chaoyue, Jiang Long)
4. Fangs of Fortune (Hou Minghao, Chen Duling, Tian Jiarui, Cheng Xiao)

The point is that different characters can still share similar archetypes or character dynamics. Having different names, backgrounds, and storylines doesn't automatically mean the roles are completely different. He can be a good actor and still be offered similar types of roles. Those two things aren't mutually exclusive. The question isn't whether he can portray different characters, but whether his recent projects give him enough variety in terms of character archetypes.

NOTE: Just so you don't misunderstand me or accuse me of making baseless claims, I'm actually his fan. That's exactly why I hope he gets scripts that do his talent justice, so people will stop underestimating his acting skills.

I've watched a few dramas where female lead crossdressed as men, like Yoon Eun hye in Coffee Prince and Park Shin hye in You're Beautiful. But Seol In ah is the only one who actually looks like a real guy, while the others still look like tomboyish girls.

I have a feeling they’ll both accept the offers. Cha Eun woo is almost done with his military service, and Shin Ye eun doesn’t have any upcoming projects at the moment.

It's because he keeps getting similar roles, which is why I honestly hope he gets something different. His playboy role in Hit the Top was really good and suited him so well.

Yeah, I just saw the news. They offered the role to Shin Ye eun, but I don't mind since she's a pretty good replacement :)

Absolutely agree!!! I think Jinyoung is one of those idols who successfully made the switch to acting, and he’s actually a really good actor. I can think of a few others with good one, like Do kyungsoo, Taecyeon, Lee Junho, Im siwan and Park Hyung sik.

Guys, have there been any updates on Hyeyoon and Minhyun casting confirmation? I saw Hyeyoon at the Good Partner S2 script reading.

Just a quick update: This drama is currently ranking #8 on Netflix Global and has entered the Top 10 in several countries. So well deserved!