It has been amusing to read some Beanies commenting on how “ungood looking” Lee Jong-seok is. More than “ungood looking”, in Dramaland I believe “untall” is even more of a handicap.
Ultimately a popular actor is popular (or stays popular) because of his ability to act (pretty “untwisted” logic if you ask me.) Here I present to you Jo Jung-suk. I rest my case.
I didn’t feel ‘untall’ as a handicap until The King Loves. I had thought that Im Si Wan has more perfect features than Hong Jong Hyun but in the drama, Si Wan sometimes look like a petulant kid among Yoona and HJH.
Idols shorter than 180cm is probably less of an issue since they also need to be good at dancing, singing, and have great stage presence. Talented idol actors like Si Wan and D.O. probably all have to compete harder due to their shorter stature especially now younger generation of actors are all extremely tall. It is interesting though that Si Wan keep getting paired with taller actresses like Kang So-ra and Yoona.
Kimbap?
September 14, 2017 at 5:37 AM
It has been amusing to read some Beanies commenting on how “ungood looking” Lee Jong-seok is. More than “ungood looking”, in Dramaland I believe “untall” is even more of a handicap.
Kimbap?
September 14, 2017 at 5:38 AM
Ultimately a popular actor is popular (or stays popular) because of his ability to act (pretty “untwisted” logic if you ask me.) Here I present to you Jo Jung-suk. I rest my case.
outofthisworld
September 14, 2017 at 6:11 AM
I didn’t feel ‘untall’ as a handicap until The King Loves. I had thought that Im Si Wan has more perfect features than Hong Jong Hyun but in the drama, Si Wan sometimes look like a petulant kid among Yoona and HJH.
Kimbap?
September 14, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Idols shorter than 180cm is probably less of an issue since they also need to be good at dancing, singing, and have great stage presence. Talented idol actors like Si Wan and D.O. probably all have to compete harder due to their shorter stature especially now younger generation of actors are all extremely tall. It is interesting though that Si Wan keep getting paired with taller actresses like Kang So-ra and Yoona.
outofthisworld
September 14, 2017 at 6:52 AM
Thankfully most actresses are really tiny.