MissSimpleton

I hope you’re aware that the ML's character, Hwang Yong-sik, is from Chungcheong-do, a region in South Korea, known for its distinct dialect and unique way of speaking. Calling his performance "overacting" simply because the character doesn’t align with your personal preferences is not only unfair but also ignorant of the cultural and linguistic nuances involved, especially when even the native speakers from that very region appreciated the authenticity of his portrayal, describing it as a spot-on representation of a cheerful, loud, and extroverted Chungcheong-do man. And just so you know, he CLEAN SWEPT the award season that year, including a Best Actor win at the Baeksangs (aka Korea's Oscars) for this very role. So it wasn’t just popular with the masses, it was a critically acclaimed performance too.

Your comment lowkey doesn’t matter as Kang Ha-neul (ML actor) almost CLEAN SWEPT the awards season that year. He won Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards (aka Korea’s Oscars), beating popular industry veterans like Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You), Ju Ji-hoon (Hyena), Namkoong Min (Hot Stove League), and Park Seo-joon (Itaewon Class). The jury praised him for "showcasing an EXCEPTIONAL emotional range, something RARELY seen among actors in their 30s."

But more importantly, I hope you’re aware that his character, Hwang Yong-sik, is from Chungcheong-do, a region in South Korea known for its distinct dialect and unique way of speaking. Calling his performance "overacting" simply because the character doesn’t align with your personal preferences is not only unfair, but also ignorant of the cultural and linguistic nuances involved.

In fact, native speakers from that very region appreciated the authenticity of his portrayal, describing it as a spot-on representation of a cheerful, loud, and extroverted Chungcheong-do man. The difficulty of pulling off such an accurate satoori performance is evident in the fact that, NO OTHER main character in a mainstream K-drama has been shown consistently speaking in this dialect, atleast in the past TWENTY YEARS.

So before jumping to conclusions about an actor’s performance, I suggest doing some basic research about the character and what it demands. Whether you personally liked the portrayal or not is fine; that’s subjective. And this comment actually even isn’t really for you. It's for people scrolling by who might second-guess watching the drama because someone random on the internet “felt” the ML was overacting. Viewers, don’t let a single opinion that lacks context stop you from watching one of the most well-acted, emotionally rich dramas in recent years.

W: Two worlds was the first and last drama I am ever going to watch that stars LJS. I love Han Hyo Joo, but even my love for her couldnt make me watch the drama. I dropped it after 11 or 12 eps I think.

Same. I like my male leads to be a little manly. I even didnt like Song Joong ki in DOTS. His physique didnt look like he is from Special Ops team,lol! While Jingoo was perfect.

You know what, I kept delaying watching KTL because I was so frustrated and turned off by the acting of Im Yoon ah in K2. It was just my sheer admiration for Junho that I could start watching KTL.

Finally I found someone who doesnt like LJS! That guy smiles through his dialogue delivery. W was such an intense thriller kinda drama but had to drop because he did not put a serious face throughout the show.

I agreeeeeeee! Kim Dong Wook and Moon Ka young didn't have much chemistry as well. I would really like to hear about the other couples you have in your head.