Top Actor Deemed “Ugly” And “Too Old” For New Series Triggers Debate Over Visuals 

Another of her co-stars was also criticized in the same way.
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While talent is important, visuals also play a part in a star’s success more often than not. In the case of actors, this is sometimes so true that handsome actors cast in roles after often criticized for their talents not lining up.

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Recently, an actor was criticized for the opposite ahead of a series due to his co-star’s visuals.

Earlier this year, JTBC confirmed the airing of its next K-Drama series, titled We Are All Trying Here.

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A jealous, envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to succeed.

— IMDB

Actress Go Youn Jung plays Byeon Eun A, a producer known for her sharp film reviews, while actor Koo Kyo Hwan stars as Hwang Dong Man, an aspiring film maker who feels behind his peers.

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Go Youn Jung | JTBC
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Koo Kyo Hwan | JTBC

The show’s first previews recently were shared, and have been discussed online. One viral post discussed the two actors visuals and ages, complaining that Koo did not “match” Go’s.

Koo is 42, while Go is 29.

Some agreed, questioning why an actor with talent and less of a “visual difference” in their opinion couldn’t be selected.

In response to the viral post, many debated that having a talented actor over one considered to be more “visual” was more important. Many defended the actor as well, expressing their own feelings about his visuals.

 

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