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In Kim Hye-yoon’s case, she’s simply a petite actress. That isn’t a “trope” she’s being forced into — it’s her natural height. When she’s cast opposite taller male actors (which is extremely common), the visual difference is inevitable.
If that height dynamic genuinely bothers you, the obvious solution is to stop watching her dramas. What doesn’t make sense is repeatedly turning her casting into a conspiracy or a moral problem every time she gets a new project.

I did read what you said — and I think this is where we disagree.
No one said this height combination is “cool” while denying other pairings. That conclusion is something you’re adding, not something dramas explicitly state.
In reality, there are plenty of recent dramas with similar-height leads or tall women, tall men, etc. The industry clearly isn’t limited to one look.
Casting is primarily about acting ability and suitability for the character, not about enforcing a height ideology. When a particular pairing works on screen, it’s because of performance and interaction — not centimeters.
If a specific visual trope genuinely bothers you, it’s reasonable to skip that drama. But calling the pairing itself insulting or body-shaming goes too far.

Chemistry comes from acting and interaction, not height. Pairing a 158 cm actress like Kim Hye Yoon with a 180+ cm male lead is completely normal, both in dramas and real life. Many recent dramas don’t even use the “giant-midget” trope, yet you single out these actors personally, inventing “90% of the population is unattractive” and calling the pairing “trashy” — that’s body-shaming, overreaction, and selective nitpicking disguised as critique. I guess you only watch Kim Hye Yoon dramas, because if you saw others, you’d know chemistry works fine in many different pairings. If the height combo bothers you this much, the simplest solution is don’t watch the drama — focus on the story and chemistry, not attacking actors for their natural height.

Episodes 3 and 4 are a huge improvement, and Episode 5 is actually fun. I’m genuinely looking forward to Episode 6 now. We can finally see real chemistry between the ML and FL since they’re getting more scenes together.

I completely agree with Eunho’s character. Honestly, if I were a gumiho, I’d probably act the same way toward humans. Just scroll through the comment section—it perfectly proves how awful humans can be. People attack others purely based on appearance. Some commenters start off pretending to be fans, then suddenly do a full 180 and turn into haters, complete with body-shaming.

What’s worse, some haters keep showing up claiming their comments are just “personal opinions” and expecting everyone to accept them, when it’s obvious they’re just here to hate—and probably don’t even watch the drama. Truly, all kinds of people gather here.

And then there are those who get ridiculously triggered by any constructive criticism and immediately start bashing others. Bravo. A full circus of personalities, all assembled in one comment section 👏

Based on the first two episodes, the acting from both the main leads and the supporting cast is solid. While the CGI could have been executed better, the overall storytelling feels relatively calm and less dramatic than expected. The introduction of Eunho as a gumiho was a bit straightforward, and a more suspenseful reveal might have made a stronger impact.

Nevertheless, this is still a drama worth looking forward to, as there seems to be more depth to the story that has yet to unfold. I’m hopeful that the upcoming episodes will deliver stronger momentum and greater emotional impact.

I watched the first teaser and I’m really looking forward to it. Hopefully, the storyline will be great.

P/S: Wow, the comment section is on fire. Some people come here claiming it’s “just their opinion,” but it’s actually hate, not constructive criticism. I honestly wonder how sad or problematic their real lives must be. Still, I have to applaud their effort—they really took the time to come here just to leave hateful comments. It even makes me wonder if they’re jobless, because how can someone with a job spend their precious time hating on people who don’t even know them?

If you don’t like the actor, actress, or drama, just go support your favourites and comment there instead. I wonder if this kind of personality could be an early sign of psychological issues. How much hatred must be in someone’s heart to go out of their way to attack actress who have done nothing to them?

I agree that some fans can be excessive in defending her, and it would be better to focus on her work. Still, repeated hateful comments naturally provoke strong reactions, even if the responses sometimes cross the line.

The extreme responses we see aren’t representative of her genuine fans. True fans focus on appreciating her acting, not reacting excessively. Some so-called fans who go overboard in their comments feel more like haters than genuine supporters. Anyone with common sense can tell if a so-called fan is a true fan or just a hater.

And to haters, targeting her appearance is unnecessary, especially when there’s nothing wrong with it. It often feels like superficial nitpicking rather than meaningful discussion of her work.
If the comments aren’t about the drama or the acting, then they don’t belong here. Turning discussion spaces into hate zones helps no one.

In general, using someone’s image while spreading negativity can unintentionally harm them. If you care about her, you should protect her image and focus on her work rather than negativity.

She seems like a kind person. Hopefully fans can reflect that kindness and focus on appreciating her work. A positive fandom benefits everyone.

Comparing Kim Hyeyoon to other actresses or even worst, people on the street isn’t a fair critique. Casting isn’t about who looks “better”—it’s about acting, screen presence, and fitting the role. For me, she’s naturally attractive, and her talent is why she was chosen. But again you will said you are entitled to your opinion. However, not all opinions are equally valid or constructive, especially when you attack someone’s value based on looks alone.

Since you said you like the premise, I’d suggest watching the drama first; if you still dont like it, this simply may not be the right drama. At the end of the day, no casting choice will satisfy everyone’s preferences.

We should see whether that “very pretty” actress can actually act or not. I’m not even sure which actress you’re referring to. Sometimes, an older, less attractive male actor can deliver a much stronger performance, which is why they are paired together—to balance or cover each other’s weaknesses.