I don't know why, but I have a particular dislike for her. I like SNSD moderately; it's just her...
I hope she can act, in any case.

She can't act but can only offer cuteness. /shrug

snsd's taking over dramaland eh? yoona in love rain, i love her as a person but no, i still don't like her as an actress. sooyoung in speed, srsly whyyyyyyyy?! and yuri along side with yoo ah in?! damnnnn, sme knows how to market dem artists by making people see them EVERYWHEREEEEE.

I don't want to be mean but can production companies/directors/whoever make the decision give the leading roles to actors and actresses before they give it to an idol. I mean I'm not trying to say that an idol can't act but I would like them to prove themselves by taking on supporting roles before getting a lead role -- just like how rookie actors/actresses get their start.

I love Yuri the most in all of SNSD, so I hope she proves herself like Yoon Eun Hye did .... Yuri aja aja fighting!!!!!

Hopefully she can act and they're not overlooking an upcoming actress just for ratings.

Tsk. Though Yuri's in my top 5 members I like in SNSD because of Invincible Youth 1, isn't this a bit too much SME? Anyway, let's just see if she (and Sooyoung) can act. I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. Yoona, on the other hand...nope. =P If both those 2 can't prove themselves, then wouldn't that give SME the agency with the most idol/actors who can't act? (Not including Siwon, Kibum, and Heechul) ;)

i dont care who she would be as long as i can see goroh again in my kdrama!!!! cant wait to himmmmmmmmm!

I like Yuri the most of all SNSD members, therefore it's a given that I am rather looking forward to her acting debut - it's going to be interesting.
And hey, let's give her a chance - there are enough Korean actors and actresses who are also solely casted since they are good-looking (or other, erm, peculiar reasons) and prove to be the exact acting-failure everyone expected them to be.

so much hate and insecurity up here, smells real good

for once i rather have unknown actresses and not an idol. granted, most are good, but not all. a MAJORITY are not good at all!

ugh noooooo stop casting idols who can't act in dramas!!!!!!
ruins the drama experience for me wahhhh D:

oh dear, i had no idea it was with yoo ah in.

from snippets of variety shows, i think sooyoung would be good for comedy, but i'm afraid yuri may overact. i think she's well suited for variety, dancing, and modeling, and is interested in acting, but taking a lead role may not be to her best interest in terms of how much attention she would be getting from the media and critics... and those lovely netizens.

I think we should give her a chance. She might be good at acting, you never know~

i've always thought yuri'd be able to pull an EXCELLENT bitchface that'd make her a fabulous other girl. she's totally got potential, as does sooyoung. i don't mind who's the lead girl here, both would look gorgeous opposite yoo ah-in. yoona.... lol i'd give my life for her or something but she really needs a hell of a lot of work before she's not completely jarringly bad.

It's Cinderella Man... just with a different actor and different SNSD member. Cinderella Man Ver. 2, if you must call it.

I love SNSD, but I cringe when I see SO MANY articles of them getting roles in dramas now. :(

no please, not a SNSD girl. PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE.

there are two female leads...one is the innocent type and the other one is the sort of the arrogant type...I think sekyung will get the innocent type while Yuri get the other..and Yuri would totally be looking uber gorgeous and amazing having that arrogant look on her face..

I'm surprised that Dramabeans didn't post the recent report of idols taking over roles from rookie actors and the acting agencies' growing concern. It's becoming a huge issue because they have less opportunities to grow as actors.

Instead idols, many of whom should remain idols, are given roles. They don't have the emotional depth to carry the role (YoonA). They fall flat on their faces.

It's annoying. I don't watch dramas to watch idols. I watch dramas for the chemistry, for the story and the acting. Watching a drama is like being temporarily transported to Korea. I wish casting directors realized this.

Idols should do light-hearted sitcoms and leave the heavy stuff to the ACTORS. It seriously makes my blood boil that a potentially talented and gifted young actress lost out on this role because of this idol-girl.

Some idols can act (Uee, Eunjung, TOP) but the vast majority can't hold their own.

I do think, like someone else pointed out, that SM and various other agencies invested money into the production of these dramas to secure roles.

(Note: SM has horrible actors. They lost their best three when DBSK broke up. Everyone else is laughable. More looks then talent.)

first, i don't care about anything as long as i can see uri yoo ah in on screen again!
2nd, i don't mind idols being cast in dramaland as long as they can act well. so far i enjoy yoochun in SKKS n miss replay, jeajoong in protect the boss.. and don't forget eric moon is member of shinwa, yoo eun hye & eugene also former member of girlband.. so we just wait and see until this drama airing so we can make a comment about yuri acting.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!....my hate just sank at this news...please yoo ah in jump ship!....

why cant she just start as a second lead at least and then build up their resume...why!

I dnt care if yuri's a decent actress or not....but i would like a more experienced actress acting next to yoo ah in...and im pretty sure he would feel the same

I was disappointed when I saw it on Soompi and I'm still disappointed. allkpop reported that she was offered the lead role; I hope it's incorrect. I've never seen Yuri act, so I can't comment on her abilities, but I am getting really tired of these idols who are trying to break it into the film/drama industry. It's really sad that the Korean industry is selling itself by giving lead parts to idol-wannabe-actors/actresses. I don't have a problem with giving them supporting roles, but lead? They should leave that to the real actors and actresses. I can only pray that Yuri will be better than YoonAh. But it's not too late for Yoo Ah In to decline this role; I really, really want to see him decline it.

Another SNSD member, on another drama, *sigh*. I actually like Yuri, but acting? I don't really know. I am particularly excited for this since this might be YAI's comeback, but the casting, aside from YAI of course, is getting...bad I guess. But who knows? Maybe Yuri's better than Yoona, or any other members of SNSD in acting.

I like Yuri from SNSD, she's actually one of my bias, but I'd rather see Yoo Ah In and Shin Se kyung romancing instead. When I read about Shin Se kyung being casted (contending, I know), I was a lot more excited. Now I'm just worried this drama might waste YAI -_-

if its for the sake of rating,please don't!!!
I'd prefer a low-rating-drama but with good-quality-drama,rather than high-rating but suck-quality..
imho, its fine for anyone to act even an idol,but bfore they got the main lead they need to improve their acting skill, dun let a good drama bcme a waste.. *coughidolwannabeactorfailcough*

What's the char desc?

If it is an arrogant model or actress or kpop idol being outfitted by YAI fashion king then it might not be too difficult a role for an idol to start with. :)

Yoo Ah In's such a good actor. I don't want to see him in some super cliche drama. :P Especially with an idol actor we're not sure can act.

not backing up Yuri per se but she's up for the second female lead a.k.a the other girl so the main female lead is still the rumored Shin Se-kyung..

Wow, that'd be good for her to work with Yoo Ah In in a new drama. Ah....I've noticed that everybody who comments seem like they're not satisfied and bit of disappointed because of idol singers are not really skillful at acting like that. =/ Well, I PRAY PRAY that SNSD Yuri will work hard and try to motivate us to keep watch, of course. Rigggght, it's exactly like Yoon Eun Hye had do that before in that successful drama "Goong" and "Coffee Prince", oh yeeeaaa..... (nods) Dooooon't wooorrry and I am sure that Yoo Ah In and other casts will help Yuri to SOOOOOAR to a skillful acting. ;)

FIGGGGGHTING, SNSD Yuri!!! (Honestly, I really look forward to watch Yoo Ah In and SNSD Yuri romancing each other than Shin Se Kyung....) Ooo....Soorry, Shin Se Kyung fans, I didn't meant to, my apologize....but it's my opinion view, ofc. ^_^

noooo. shin se kyung please!

I really wish casting directors would look for more newbie actors than casting idols. I like idols, but I wish they would stick to what they're good at. I know some idols intend to act, but their company sticks them in a group to gain exposure first. However, if they don't have the talent to survive on acting alone, then maybe acting is not for them? Also, I don't mind when they're cast in sitcoms, (and maybe daily dramas and weekend dramas for side characters), but main roles especially dramas (and movies) are another story.

I hope Yuri is good at acting because I don't know if I can watch something even with Yoo Ah In if I can't watch one of the main characters.

Also, idol actors do bring in viewers, but bad acting keeps away more viewers than those actors end up bringing in. Oh wells, the casting isn't confirmed so we shall see.

Honestly, I can't say I'm too excited for the drama itself... Only Yoo Ah In :X

Seriously! I just read an article two days about how idols are taking rookie actors jobs. Just because these girls star in like one sitcom does not mean they have enough experience to take on a lead role. Seriously!

SME does have alot of power in this industry huh. They can pull lead roles for all their stars. Even if they are so horrible at acting..cough cough Changmin...

Oh crap.
I hope YAI jumps ship.
It feels like SM is using JGS and now YAI to promote their idols and it doesn't feel fair to JGS and YAI fans.

I am cringing at this so much. Granted i've only seen maybe one or two episodes of Unstoppable Marriage but from what i recalled it was rather vapid and not enough development to actually determine whether she can act even though i am told that she really can not...

I am not looking forward to it, if she really is playing a leading role i will probably drop it all together. Despite saying this i'm not against idols acting, i like it when i can see that they CAN act but i do wish dramas weren't plagued by idols, it seems to lower the quality and take away jobs from rookie actors that would jump at the opportunity and would probably do a better job.

SM does not have the power to choose the lead actors nor do they have the power to pay broadcasting companies to hire their artists. Some people give them way too much credit.

A slew of idols entering the k-dramas and everything essentially boils down to all their performances next year. They need to majorly step it up and prove themselves or it's going to be a disappointing 2012.

I also want Se Kyung but i think she needs to a lil break. She's been working on so many projects this year.

YEEESSSSSSSS!!!! YAYAY for Kwon Yuri ~ ~ ~ That's greaaaatt!! Jeez, everybody's comments seem like they're not happy with her cuz' she's, like, 'newbie' idol-actress, mm.
*(jumps so excitedly w/ clapping)* I can't wait to watch Yuri with Yoo Ah In romancing together as a leading main roles ~ ~ ! ! ! ! (crossing fingers) plleeeeaassee let Shin Se Kyung in SECOND lead role (supporting role)

it's frustrating to see idols getting all the acting gigs.. and they can't even act.. except for a few.

i'm probably be guessing if Yuri gets this, her acting will be bloody stiff. i can't have another KHJ.

and i don't get production companies saying if we get idols to act, ratings will be higher.. but if the drama doesn't live up to their expectations.. who's gonna pay the price?

mehhhh...not sure about this... i definitely prefer SSK! geez what's up with all this idols coming up with big roles without that much experience with acting.

tangent: Yoo Ah In looks like he could be a younger Janghyuk. Or maybe that's just me watching too much Tree with deep roots...

i am an elf so i know sms tactics and i can gurantee that they def paid for her role. she didnt audition like any real actresses. no, she wanted to be in a drama so her daddy, sm town, just paid the production team the ammout. snsd are sms precious princesses. they get whatever they want without trying or hard work. hence why i never accept their talent in the music industry or acting. i hate seeig idols act. theres a reason you are a singer first and if you have no experience. do not take the freaking lead. take somethig minor like hara did in city hunter. she was important, but her role was not the lead and did not make the audience want to punch her face.

I bet if Yuri takes this offer, she'll do great in it... She has been offered for a lot of times already, and she has been turning them all down...It's the time to make another step in the industry...She has been through alot of CFs, appeared in MVs, supporting actress in a movie and supporting actress in a drama...Yuri has been studying acting too...Even with their busy schedule, she still managed to go to school..just to learn acting...I know alot will criticize her since this is her freaking first lead role, but I know, she'll be able to overcome those challenges and treat those criticisms as lessons and encouragement..

haha it's funny to read all of your comment.. what is wrong with idols being actor? in my country is commont doing that but in opposite direction..manny actor/actress trying hard to be idols so they are received manny critizied by their average/bad voice..so my point i don't mind yuri acts with yoo ah in.. maybe she can pull out this role but if she don't..i don't know the rest of history.

"..since I’m pretty sure there are a lot of Yoo Ah-in fans who’d howl in indignation to have his next drama marred by an awkward co-star. And I’m pretty sure by “a lot” I mean many more than just me." -- THIS!