I totally agree about the too clean and too pretty thingy...I was totally dissapointed why the directors are doing this anyways everybody is running and after that she still looks perfect whats up with that come on!

I agree her character shd have been a princess role and yes I guess she is too sensitive about how the way she loooks thats why her acting is not a good like in My girl now shes more calculative thats why her acting is getting to the backseat..

I think LDH is way too sensitive on how she looks even in pictorials I loook at her pose and shes so stiff and terrified to made mistakes I wish she would step down on come to reality once in awhile so she will improve her acting......

ho, ho, ho get more curious to watch chuno.

@ 50

In EOE, Song Seung-heon was the center of attention at preproduction to postproduction, end of discussion, and Lee Da-hae was in no way the center of attention in that drama. In Choono, she's yet to be the center of attention. It's the perfectionist mentality of Korean netizen when it comes to beautiful actress and Teen-girl-idols.

i have no problem with cleavage as long as the production preserves the great cinemotography as it has been doing.

i think lee da hae looks like she had no hardship at all when she didnt look tired at all when she barely had any sleep at the inn and while she was at monastery. That's up to where i am at Ep 4 or 5. Looking pretty as a lead actress is fine so long as the look does not interfere the character from our audience point of view.

Lots of jealously and childish comments that I can see here. Smash, may I know where LDH said she sooo afraid to look dirty and not beautiful to the producers, any link to that cos I want to SMASH her also.

i do think she should show a little bit of dirt on her clothes and all that. it's not that hard. and her character, well...it's not her fault. she's used as the center of the whole story right now, a link to the other more colorful characters. I'm just being patient and hoping that she will improve and they let her character be more..alive, *maybe after falling for tae ha? will she have a spark in her life...hehe* but in all seriousness, lee da hae, dear, its ok to get your hands dirty and be your character than act your character. but i still have faith in you; this is just the start. good luck my dear!

Sigh, I wish so many of the comments weren't nebulous and character-assasinations along the lines of "she doesn't want to look dirty" "or "she's a diva", etc.

I hope folks can legitimately critique an actress or drama without resorting to such baseless attacks, which has no place in such a thoughtful and welcoming forum as DB, or actually anywhere for that matter.

I find myself going from curiosity to indifference to slight annoyance at the UN character through 8 episodes, and how LDH has been asked to portray her. LDH can be quite fierce and animated, so I'm sure she's been asked to keep UN demure, gentle and my #1 pet peeve, kinda "limp-wristed" and all woe-is-me. Failure of the script and the director not to try to elicit more than glimpses of the tough inner UN.

Her too clean outer appearance only adds to my already legitimate pet peeves with her characterization, but is in no way the sole critique I have. In the end of the day, I am loving Chuno for all its flaws, and hope that the story continues to develop along with the character development of all the major characters. My fave so far is TH, but acting-wise, Jang Hyuk is soooo unbelievably committed, I love DG.

People can really be funny in their petty jealousies. Those who nitpick on LDH's appearance are just jealous of her good looks + the fact that she's in a hit drama. Keep up the good work LDH and to the rest of the cast of Chuno!!!

I am amused by the whole situation to be honest (I was wondering why they did the blurring in the episode 7 when in the episode 3 they didn't). I will admit the pristine appearance of both ladies (more magnified on LDH b/c of the white hanbok) was jarring, but that's the director's call.

My issues with Chuno is mainly the writing...like samsooki said Un-nyun is still so under-developed (though her character can only improve right?). It'll be interesting to see how the writer is able to tie in the love story b/t JH, OJH, and LDH along with the political conspiracy involving OJH and LJH and the crown prince's son. There are so many characters (with various plot lines) that are given significant attention that I'm almost worried how the writer's going to be able to tie everything together at the end.

And while, IMO the director has done better work and that there are better fusion sageuks out there (including one done by the same director), Chuno is very entertaining (and beautifully picturesque) and I'm enjoying it for the most part, especially any scene Lee Jong-hyuk is in. He's character Hwang Chul-woong is my favorite by far (and he totally owns everyone in this :)

I read OJH's comment somewhere(sorry, couldn't remember where it from,) said that her character must maintain her prettiness throughout the drama since her character is a red dot in the drama. And she was acting in accordance to what's required by drama, not that she 'was too scared to look dirty makes her flawless skin ugly.'

In my opinion, LDH doesn't seem to take criticism very well....

i want to watch chuno. but i really don't care for LDH, she is a pretty weak actress...

More cleavage! Lee Da-Hee Fighting!!!

I agree. When I first read the complaints, I thought they were laughable but now can understand that maybe its the inconsistency rather than the actual act.
For me personally, I'm still trying to understand the "need" for Lee's expect for her pretty and flawless appearance.
I will be honest and say that I had hoped that her character would be different. Alas, here we are. My only hope is that we don't get many more scenes with her trailing behind OJH clutching her chest! That got old quick!

i LOL'd at the blurred cleavage images. haven't seen this drama yet to make anything of the criticism. what episode are they on?

It is not what she wants to look pretty all the time in chuno, ask the chuno production team? . By the way KBS interviewed, her look stunning beautiful and the hairstyle remind me of Nicole kidman hairstyle when she acted Far and Away - Nicole didn't look dirty either in that cowboy movie - no one criticised her.
We are glad that she is laughing during the interview.

I hope the hairstyle she worn will be shown in Chuno. We enjoyed this drama and put others (drama) on hold and we want to see the gradual change in Un Nyun (not suddenly) .

It goes without saying of course three men with one woman is more interesting then one woman with one man right ? I love dae gil
!!
The director and scriptwriter should not appeased to the netizen complaints then the essence of the story will cast away in thin air and it will not be another CLASSIC DRAMA for KDRAMA like winter sonata. GO GIRL Lee Dae Hae !!!.

@ Mandy, most actress can't take criticism, even YEH was crying when people bashed her acting in MFL. Kim Ta Hae once said she feels like want to commit suicide when reading people comments abt her acting.

In LDH case, most of the comments are on her (more PERSONAL ATTACK), not her acting-she is already well known as TALENTED actress-(those who don't know that, just googled on it)-so I think this more harder for an actress to take.

It's hard for some fans of other idols, to see LDH always got compliments in acting career but their idols never got recognition for that.

Anyway, I find LDH's antis are quite nice-they follow up her career, they watch her drama and even join all the discussion whenever her name appeared. I'm not a good anti, cos if I don't like that ator/actress, i won't bother abt them at all.

I have prob with how her character is written (or directed) AND how blank/vacant her eyes r even in intense scenes for her character. So it's both the writing (and/or the directing) and her as an actress NOT upping the ante, there were scenes I thought she could've done more if say it was in the hands of JDY. It's just a little rant, i'm not thinking it's buggy enough for me to stop watching or she's subpar, she's alright, but I expected more fr her.

I can care less of the pristine appearance or her cleavage.. I do think some viewers have a prob with her character and didn't know how to point the exact finger... I'm all for equality. If the men r dressed in kitchen rags, the ladies can bare boobies.. apparently in that fictional time and space, there's a critical shortage of textiles.

To all who are saying netizens are being too petty by commenting on the pristine face and cleavage exposure:

Isn't this article about just that?? Isn't that what we were supposed to comment on since the movement started in KOREA, got so much press, and thus JB wrote this article? I mean folks comment on the subject matter then get criticized for commenting on it rather than saying, for example, how great the cinematography is, etc. I don't get it.

I haven't watched this yet but I don't think it would hurt to throw some dirt on her to make it a little more realistic if she is suppose to be running away and sleeping on dirt floors.

That said the women in kdramas seem to get the brunt of criticisms whether they are petty or more serious (e.g. bad acting).

@ ah twin

"apparently in that fictional time and space, there’s a critical shortage of textiles"

Mwahahaha, I have nothing more to add, I need more wine before I read anything else you want to write. ;-) Btw, those are some impressive bodies underneath if we have to bare anything in this world.

It should be the director who receives the criticism. He/She makes the decision as to how each character appears on screen. Yes, as a slave/run away, she should not be so clean, but I'm sure the director is trying to protray that her character is "pure". sybolism, it's a part of film making.

@mookie
Yeah, while I partially blame the writing, I also have to agree that LDH's acting isn't up to par either. She is obviously talented (Green Rose, My Girl) but something's missing here. Maybe a comparison could be made with Lee Young-ae who took a pretty static character Jang-geum and made her approachable and humanized her. I mean the script to Dae Jang-geum wasn't exactly spectacular, but the acting definitely elevated the story IMO. To be fair though, there are still 16? 12? more episodes left, so hopefully it'll improve.

Yeah, I agree with the first comment. I'm going to watch episode one right now to see what all the fuss is about.

Lee Da Hae's interview with KBS.

COPIED :-

Through an interview with KBS’ Entertainment Tonight, Lee Da Hae speaks up of how hard it is to be an actress.

She stated, “I’ve been hurt due to negative comments. I’m thinking about quitting the internet for awhile… I’ve experienced a lot from this recent incident.

I will work harder from now and will make Hye Won a better character, so please don’t hate me too much and look upon me favorably.”

Lee Da Hae has been receiving much criticism due to a certain clip from her new drama, Chuno. To what would have been a revealing scene, the scene was censored off with a mosaic effect. However, the censorship was apparently not enough as she received a lot of negative feedback.

To this, Lee Da Hae stated, “I think it’s hard living as an actress. I want to be born as a male actor in my next life.”

Not only has she been receiving criticism for that one particular scene, but she has also been getting negative comments regarding her painted nails. Some viewers have complained how her painted nails did not match the old setting of the drama.

To this remark, she explained, “My nails are on the thin side so even if I don’t paint anything, the lighting from the film set reflects off my nails and gives off a shine. This is really a misconception.”

However, despite the negative comments she has been receiving, there is a positive outcome from this drama. She gets to work with hot men!

Lee Dae Hae stated about two of her male co-stars, “Jang Hyuk is no doubt the best. Oh Ji Ho was just born with that body!”

listen, i like lee da hae as much as the next person,but she really just doesn't strike me as the sort of actress that would put *her craft* over her personal vanities. do you get that feeling? i just don't see her doing something like Yoon Eun Hye did in Coffee Prince-- remember that scene on the bus when she took off her wig, schlepped herself about in blue slippers from the garbage and cried her mascara's face to bits? ...javabeans even commented on that-- something about how there are so few actresses that would be willing to sacrifice their vanity in putting everything into a scene like that-- and i agree! ....just my opinion. sorry. :S

i hate these criticisms, it is not her fault that the drama production wants this. ps none of the main girls in the storyline look unclean, like isnt the second girl also a hiding from a group, and she is travelling with slave hunter,,,,,she still looks very clean too

I hope Dae Gil's love for Un Nyun will not be shaken and so too with Un Nyun.

Like what javabeans said "OTP" .

Oh ! ! waiting for that moment ......... will it happen?.

channeling the story to my dad (very avid Chuno watcher), his first question: is there a stat on who complained what and when? Clearly it's the ahjummas complaining about too much skin and another subset of the male and younglings complaining about the blurring. and now SBS pissed them off by 'drawing legs on the snake' <some Chinese proverb

I think LDH is a decent actress and I've been following the majority of her projects. Totally agree that her character here is as weak as the one in EOE.

But my rant is not about LDH. Gosh, by the same token, couldn't they have scrubbed the men down, oiled them bodies, tied their hair up in perfectly coiffed knots and salon-strengthened those manly nails, so that I can enjoy them in full view?

It's the disparity and inconsistency that's bothering me.

All having said, I agreed with JB. She is the one that are very rational, do just and objective in her opinions and writings.

I think i can passed the make up and prettiness. She is simply stunning but why not the dirtiness. I know is fusion seaguk but that too obvious. For example is one acted as a homeless, crazy who didn't shower and live by the street character, she/he should immersed and willing to look what the character supposed to. That what we called a brilliant actor or actress.

It maybe nitpicking or pettiness but when a GREAT actor/actresess which are brilliant in their work they wouldn't come into this term or situation. LDH for my taste is not that strong actress herself. She has the potential but not just yet. Step to the ground i wanna see.

The problem is may some of it is the production which I can overlook since I thought CHUNO is awesome and what with the other actress KES. But here when I read

http://kfrenzy.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/current-events-part-2/,

in others dramas, in awards ceremony we can she is kind of want/ try very hard to look pretty/center of attention. I hate to say this since I like her when I saw her.

Well, LDH has lots of fans so the other way around. Its normal when we love someone we tend to overlook or can take it easy of certain things. My take, watch it if you want or don't watch if you can't take or disturbed by LDH's weak acting, character etc. Above all, CHUNO still stands out of its own.

@ maria: listen, i like lee da hae as much as the next person,but she really just doesn’t strike me as the sort of actress that would put *her craft* over her personal vanities. do you get that feeling? i just don’t see her doing something like Yoon Eun Hye did in Coffee Prince– remember that scene on the bus when she took off her wig, schlepped herself about in blue slippers from the garbage and cried her mascara’s face to bits?

"but she really just doesn’t strike me as the sort of actress that would put *her craft* over her personal vanities"

Indeed. That what I thought too. YEH. I'm not a fan. But i really impressed with her professionalism. LDH is on my watch list since I can't really get into her yet no matter hard I try though she is potential as an artist.

its pretty dumb that people complain about stupid things like this. JEEZ GROW UP! who cares???? its just a showww!!!!! celebrities always looks nice on tv and movies!

Now I know where the hater coming from, some just give a clue intentionlly/unintentionly.

Don't know why ?, Lee Da Hae always get slammed - up and down !

left and right !. But she is still not jobless !!! marvelous actress.

I don't think people are jealous or being unreasonable about LDH and her "editorial like" look. I stopped watching at Ep 3 because she is a main character and was not believable to me. If she played a princess then her look would be perfect but she plays a slave. This is not a fashion video. It's a drama about slave hunters and slaves???

As fas as I am concerned, the personalities between UN/HW is different than that to SH due to their backgrounds. Eventhough she is a slave, she has a quiet and calm disposition. She carries herself with a bit more dignity. SH came from a different background and has had to learn to toughen herself up. So her personality is different. Moreover, there are implications that she is a gisaeng(sorry for the misspell, if any). Both of them has endure their own misfortunes and they wear it differently. That's all. If would not at all be interesting, if bith characters have the same personalities. Variety is what makes it interesting...

As far as dirty is concern, why is the criticism directed at SH since she has been as clean as UN/HW. The same applies for looking made-up. SH is as made-up as UN/HW is and she too travels with the boys.

Correction;
As far as dirty is concern, why isn't the criticism directed at SH since she has been as clean as UN/HW. The same applies for looking made-up. SH is as made-up as UN/HW is and she too travels with the boys.

Wait till you see Seol Wa's gypsy look !!!
Her character, seventeen years old girl spending money on her clothes and make pretty for the riding men. Interesting "species".

"seriously, her scenes are such a bore. the ones with sulhwa are so much more fun and kim ha eun is a better actress."
i agree to that...
sulhwa character + KHE acting = A+ ( she's an street performer, so for me it's kinda make sense if she wears make up)
UnNyeon is supposed to be an ex-slave duh..!! can she please acts a little un-princessy-like? her screaming is frustrating me! "ah..ah..ah" bohooo..everytime sometimes happens, she can only scream scream and scream..and she's getting on my nerve
her weak character annoys me tooooo much + LDH acting seems 'fake', and out of place + super clean clothes and neat hair and make up = C-
the scenes with dae gil, general choi and wang son (+ sul hwa too) are the most enjoyable

I really got to start watching this show, heard too many good ravings about it! and lee da hae is gorgeous but i wouldn't mind if her character revealed less celvaged and make up looks okay (from the pictures) but it always annoys me when an actress is wearing nail paint on set, clearly that hadn't been invented yet, please keep it real, at least on set. (:

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she actually doesn't wear noticeable makeup..i can only detect her lip gloss
look at sulwha or the lady boss of the dancing troupe..they really wear alot of makeup
i think da hae looks pretty in a simple way. since her enslavement was in the past anyway and now she's a noble i don't think she had to be "dirtier"

Chuno is not for kindergarden level of thinking, most of the characters are mysterious to me-to some KSE character is interesting (Yes), but no depth and very easy to play (suitable for children to love it), UN/HW is more complicated, reserved and passive, fragile and most importantly very ladylike and sometime she shows intelligent side of her. I love this character-very new to me, and rarely seen in kdrama world. Being an experienced actress and already prove how versatile she is in her previous work, I'm glad LDH willing to venture another character eventhough is a weak character, and she has done a good job so far.,---- she acts a lot with her eyes. My favorite is her her amazing chemistry with both actors JH and OJH, one of the best, overshadowed her chemistry with Lee Dong wook.

Just thinking, if KSE is the main actress, will she give the same impact on excitement of CHUNO-can u imagine Jang Hyuk and Oh Ji Hoo going crazy over her character and look. Think about it ya. Anyway, I love KSE and her character here, but just for fun, not something to think abt and remember. CHUNO is more for people who appreciate art and quality.

Some people are just so JEALOUS OF LEE DA HAE that they are waiting like vultures to get a bite of her! NO WONDER SOME SHOW BIZ STARS CAN'T TAKE THE CONTINOUS NIT PICKING ANYMORE.

I have not been able to watch any more than a few segments of the first episode. I have been reading about it, but have not become too excited, yet. This complaining about Lee Da-hae does not surprise me. I winced and experienced dyspepsia when I saw and read that she would be acting in it. I have not been watching Korean Dramas very long. I watched her in "East of Eden" and was very relieved when she left the show. I just do not like her. I am not sure I will be watching this drama. One reason I love Korean Dramas so much is because they are void of sexual innuendo. It is so refreshing when I compare it to American television.

Wow, those are some revealing shots of her bust, more than i've seen in any kdrama - but definitely not uncommon in american tv shows! LOL @ blurring out those scenes, maybe they need to switch this drama to an HBO type of station then since viewers and producers can't agree on what is right. I agree with LDH looking too refined for a peasant, she needs to look dirtier and more plain, kinda like lee yo won before her queen days. I'm only on episode 2 but i guess I have a lot to look forward to!

I hope that Lee da Hae does not get discouraged or shy away from acting on any Kdramas. Maybe that's what those nit pickers expect her to do.
She is suppose to be wearing her underwea! How is she suppose to hide part of her boobs to make it look more natural than this. Tell the director to hand her a towel to cover her front so the viewers dont see? Why reject to look at beauty? her (underwear) attire is not vulgar!
Why pick Lee da-hae as if this is all her fault. Is she the only one responsible for her presence & performance on screen? She's even nit picked for her beauty!!!
Did she do her boobs?? I can't believe these narrow minded nit pickers.
Why doesn't anybody nit pick the other casts like the female slave who smiles with perfect white teeth & flirts & carries on with her chores happily with no trace of burden!!! What about the gisaeng with the slave hunters? Should Hye won bath in the mud at the temple? Besides, she was well groomed as a bride. Bathed in perfumed water not mud!
How can you enjoy Chuno if all you think about is think how to nit pick Lee Da Hae. As for me I want to enjoy Chuno. Its not perfect but its one of the best historical drama I have seen. The main cast are beautiful! The scenery is magnificent. Truly breathtaking! THANK YOU CHUNO!
LEE DA HAE IS A BEAUTY!

It's seems like LDH is taking the criticism too personally. The netizens are complaining about a character's look and not her acting. She needs to lighten up. I'd be happy If the only criticism about me is that I look "too pretty" :D

So far, LDH's character is nothing more than a pretty damsel in distress, waiting for her man to come rescue her - which I find disappointing but I guess thats why the title is called "Slave Hunters" and not "My Girl".