Perhaps the most challenging role to portray is a character with a mental disability. While all roles require physical strength, mentally challenged characters need extra time, patience, and emotional strength to carry on the job. A simple mistake could lead to a misunderstanding that could cause a stir and further pervade discrimination against people with disabilities.
With that said, here are the actors who played autistic characters and gave justice to their roles!
Ryu Seung Ryong
The most popular actor who once played the role of an autistic person is Ryu Seung Ryong in the 2013 blockbuster hit film "Miracle in Cell No. 7."
Ryu Seung Ryong made many viewers weep, not only in South Korea, but also in every part of the world, thanks to his gripping and emotional performance.
He received praises and acclaim for his portrayal, which opened the eyes of the viewers to the ordeals and prejudices that autistic people face in their daily lives.
Tang Jun Sang
Apart from the interesting storyline of the Netflix series "Move to Heaven," lead star Tang Jun Sang's performance as a teenager diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is phenomenal.
Despite being mentally challenged, Tang Jun Sang's character helped many people move on by teaching them how to say goodbye to their deceased loved ones.
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In the drama, he and his uncle (Lee Je Hoon) work as a trauma cleaner, in which they collect a deceased person's belongings and clean after the mess of their deaths.
Though in need, Tang Jun Sang's character allowed people to move forward. With his acting chops, Tang Jun Sang earned a nod as the Best Newcomer Actor in the 3rd Asia Contents Award.
Oh Jung Se
Another actor who successfully played the role of an autistic character is Oh Jung Se in the Emmy nominee drama "It's Okay to Not Be Okay."
In the drama, he played the role of a middle-aged man with autism who suffered from a traumatic experience after an unexpected incident that changed the course of his life.
While the actor is a household name in the industry, Oh Jung Se proved that he is worthy of the fame of his name through the classic K-Drama.
Park Eun Bin
The most recent celebrity to take on the acting challenge is Park Eun Bin who portrays the role of an autistic lawyer in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."
At first, the actress was hesitant to accept the offer as she was afraid to offend anyone with her portrayal. Needless to say, it was a difficult job.
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However, the actress receives acclaim as she proves her talent and capabilities. With just four episodes, Park Eun Bin impresses viewers worldwide, making her as the most talked about star at the moment.
In particular, the actress is praised for her "just" acting, which doesn't exaggerate or show an over-the-top portrayal of a person with autism.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
