South Korea is known for its rich culture and beautiful history. These things also reflect in K-Dramas, films and other consumable media.
From its storyline, well-planned costumes and backdrops, "sageuk" or historical dramas are just different.
However, not all actors can do historical dramas. Here are the popular stars who are deemed not suitable to play roles in historical dramas according to fans.
Lee Min Ho
Because of his typical "rich, haughty heir" roles, Lee Min Ho became South Korea's prince of modern dramas.
READ MORE: K-drama Stars Known For Their Signature Roles: Park Shin Hye, Lee Jong Suk, More
With his big and chiseled face, the handsome actor just aces any roles he plays. However, due to his well-defined face that fits the modern era, the actor is not just cut to be a part of historical dramas.
Lee Dong Wook
Popularly known as the handsome grim reaper in "Goblin," Lee Dong Wook is another star who doesn't suit historical series.
Like Lee Min Ho, Lee Dong Wook also has well-defined facial features, which looks "mismatched" when wearing traditional Korean hanbok and hairstyle.
Kim Ji Won
Because of her intimidating and icy beauty, Kim Ji Won's charms and aura when playing a role in a historical drama just doesn't seem to be at par when she stars in modern series such as "Fight For My Way," "The Heirs" and "Descendants of the Sun."
But that doesn't mean that star isn't great at what she does. Kim Ji Won is just cut out for rom-com, melodrama and crime thrillers set in the present era.
Seo Hyun Jin
Dubbed as the queen of romantic comedy, Seo Hyun Jin is another actress who stirs a frenzy when appearing in historical dramas.
Fans and viewers believe that Seo Hyun Jin's big doe eyes and ultimately fair complexion appear too "modern" and not appropriate for historical dramas.
Park Seo Joon
When the award-winning actor appeared in the historical drama "Hwarang," Park Seo Joon drew attention for his transformation.
The styling which consists of a Shilla era costume and straight long black hair was claimed not suitable for the actor, which fans and viewers described as "disastrous."
However, when the actor plays a modern acting role like his characters in "Fight For My Way," "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?" and "She Was Pretty" to name a few, Park Seo Joon just makes everyone's hearts beat a little faster!
YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS: Korean Stars Who Were Kicked Out of Dramas: Kim Young Dae, Ji Soo, More!
Do you agree with the netizens' claim about the actors? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
KDramaStars owns this article.
Written by Elijah Mully.
