Korean cinema and television have had their fair share of iconic actresses who captured audiences with their performances. One point that always gets a lot of focus is the clarity of their speech, more especially their pronunciation and enunciation.

In Korea, where clean and crisp enunciation was seen in past radio dramas, there were actresses who received bad points due to this aspect.

Here, we get into diction, which covers pronunciation and articulation, two aspects of diction that are very specific, and why clear communication is essential for acting.

Although perfect diction is not a requirement for being skilled, it is fun to see which actresses have been called out for their manner of speech and how the stigma actually has an effect on their careers.

Based on a Reddit thread, here are some of the significant Korean actresses who have been targeted over enunciation:

1. Song Ji Hyo

Many people have been disappointed with Song Ji Hyo's acting a lot, pointing out her pronunciation issues and whether we have seen any improvement in her acting from old films.

While some pointed out that her variety show popularity could have overshadowed her acting flaws, others noted that even successful actors such as Uhm Tae Woong and Sung Dong Il do both acting and this type of work with no criticism.

For example, one netizen wrote: "I really hate her pronunciation," while another said: "Her acting has always just been okay at most...she was really bad in 'New World,' and she drops her voice way too low in dramas, especially sageuks. She sounds mumbling and it destroys her verbalization. It's not just her variety image that influences her mediocre acting ability."

2. Choi Ji Woo

Choi Ji Woo plays a significant role in the 2014 drama "Seduction." But a number of viewers slammed her skill as an actress.

She came under fire no less than just for her facial impression and awkward way of talking, especially compared to other actors like Park Ha Sun, who faced even harsher comments for her pronunciation.

One netizen wrote, "In terms of her bad pronunciation, that actress still beats the hell out of her (Park Ha Sun)."

3. Han Ye Seul

Han Ye Seul faced backlash when she was cast as the leading lady in the SBS legal drama "Defendant." However, many netizens were not impressed with her diction and pronunciation and wondered if she would be able to play a lawyer effectively.

Statements recall her past of quitting projects while shooting and fakes that she lacks in acting. Some feel that she has not delivered in her career in some time and question why she continues to get leads despite these problems.

A netizen said: "Her diction is so bad and she is playing a lawyer. I can already hear her high-pitched voice from this distance."

4. Yoon Eun Hye

When Yoon Eun Hye was confirmed for the drama "Future Choice," which also stars Lee Dong Gun and Jung Yonghwa, fans were less than pleased. Some were anticipating her return, while others commented on her manner of pronouncing words. A netizen said, "Can Yoon Eun Hye correct her pronunciation?

5. Goo Hye Sun

Goo Hye Sun, in the weekend drama "You're Too Much," has had good and bad reviews of her acting. Many people pointed out she sounded shaky and unstable, which could have affected her scenes and interviews with enunciation as well. It has then led to questions about the quality of her overall performance.

Other Korean actresses who have faced backlash for pronunciation issues are:

6. Hwang Jung Eum

7. Park Shi Yeon

8. Jung Yoo Mi

9. Jin Se Yeon

10. Lee Yeon Hee

11. Yoo In Young

12. Park Se Young

13. Jung Eun Chae

14. UEE

15. IU

16. Hyeri

17. Seolhyun

18. Goo Hara

19. Sohee

20. Seo Eun Soo

Is there anyone we missed?