Lee Jong Suk’s Casting In Upcoming Webtoon Adaptation Faces Criticism

Actor Lee Jong Suk has been confirmed as the male lead for the upcoming drama Iseop’s Romance, but the casting is already sparking debate among netizens.

According to reports, Lee Jong Suk will play Tae Iseop, a third-generation chaebol known for being perfect in every aspect except romance, in the office romance based on the popular web novel and webtoon.

While many viewers expressed excitement about Lee Jong Suk’s return to a full romance male-lead role for the first time in years, others questioned whether he fits the character described in the original work.

• IDK if he suits it, but I’m welcoming a romcom from him.
• Ah… He doesn’t suit Tae Iseop.
• His acting…
• He doesn’t suit it…
• Ah…This isn’t what I pictured…. Hmm…

However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans defended the casting, noting Lee Jong Suk’s proven romance acting and ability to reinterpret characters. He will also soon be starring in Remarried Empress, a dramatic romance.

As discussions continue online, Iseop’s Romance has already begun drawing attention ahead of production, highlighting the strong expectations surrounding adaptations of popular web novel properties.