@dncingemma: Not deluded, disappointed. And rightfully so. I believe we should continue being vocally disappointed about such tropes instead of becoming complacent, and demand better and more diverse stories. Not that a few international fans on an internet blog could have any industry impact, but it helps us viewers be more critical about the media we consume and what kind of stories we consider important.

@dncingemma: I hope you are in a working environment where you can pace yourself in a healthy manner and stay motivated. Work is exhausting so I’m glad to see that us beanies can make your day better even in such a tiny way.

Times like these I wish I had your talent for writing messages of kindness. Your ones never fail to make me feel better.

Thanks! Back at ya and all the lovely folks here at DB!

Yes, may our wishes be granted. Dramabeanies Genie, please grant all our wishes ok!!

Likewise! There aren't many places to discuss dramas in a perspective that doesn't exist in a vacuum. We are fans of dramas and actors second, if that makes sense. And I think that spills over to the discussions, and its nice to have a holistic conversation that digs deeper into it!

Junho isn’t exactly waving the revolution flag so we probably are wishing things for his career which he wouldn’t want. Sigh. I know, I know. We still like his acting, and, importantly, it allows you and I to kvetch about the world and commiserate. I like this just as much:)

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He doesn't get much say in it

@songxrising: Soompi mentioned post TRS, Junho was offered over 100 scripts, and this was chosen? What defective alchemy led to this? Maybe like in Hollywood, post the mega success of TRS, he got variations on TRS and this was judged as the best? /*shudders at the thought*/.

Yeah. I'm a bit bummed ngl. I expected him to do a film (He wants to debut in Hollywood/go to Cannes). But he's clearly striking when the iron's hot, and that is to take a rom-com where he's the fancy guy.

As for scripts, don't know if Red Sleeve changed it. But when 2 PM still held concerts, he said that he had time in his schedule for 1 acting project per yr. Also that he had a full choice in his acting projects, and JYPE had no say in that matter overall. But that was in 2018, so don't know if things changed since.

You hit it! Since 2PM no longer holds concerts, and acting is the full job. It's apparent he and his agency want to market him as a Hallyu superstar, note the Youtube/2nd Twitter page. I don't know if that'll occur, but doing it now at his age is better late than never.

@dncingemma I think the '100' scripts thing is something all actors say to increase hype for their clients. I mean, Joo Won also said the same thing post-military and he chose Alice lmao.

Wok of Love, for all its flaws, was almost avante garde for a romcom. It was more like a melo/romcom hybrid with subversive elements (hence its original - better - name Greasy Melo). It was by the writers of the wildly popular Jealousy Incarnate and co-starred Jang Hyuk and Jung Ryeo-won.

No, no .
I love Junho and stan him as both Idol and actor.
I love Yoona as an idol ,but haven't fallen with her acting yet.

But that stage costumes of Senorita are very ugly on both of them.
Junho's outfit looked big on him.
And his make up made him into a ghost.
Yoona's one just looked bad on her.

I like their practice video on Yoona's YT channel much better.

I get it, but general public likes, well, general stuffs. I personally think he’s trying to cement his status and gather fans from general public so he can have more freedom in choosing more meaty roles in the future. As fas as I know 2PM members didn’t have much choice early in their career as they were the cash cow of JYPE. They had no choice but going on tours every year (sometimes twice a year) to generate money. And those crazy schedules did limit a lot of Junho’s acting project choice.

Omg. I finished that a while back, and omg, Song Yoon-ah stole the show from me in K2. She blew me away in that show. Her role and path were quite the journey.

Yoona did well in Prime Minister & I and had good chemistry with Lee Beom-soo, one of my favorite k-actor. Yoona is not oscar worthy actress but she is decent actress. She built a name for herself in the movie industry. She is getting nothing but praises everywhere except here. It's understandable not to like her but the hate and inferior comments makes you look nothing but bitter oppa fans. K2 was like 6-7 years ago, get over it. Yoona has done good projects since then and have improved a lot. I can't wait to watch when this airs. Junho and Yoona both had good success this year and I wish them the same success next year.