What are your thoughts on Cha Eun Woo's acting abilities as a member of the group ASTRO?

Cha Eun Woo from ASTRO has garnered significant admiration for his roles in well-known TV dramas, including 'ID: Gangnam Beauty', 'True Beauty', 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung', and most recently, 'Island'.

While his striking appearance never fails to captivate, opinions on Cha Eun Woo's acting talents have remained polarized among online users.

A netizen initiated a discussion thread titled "Your Take on Cha Eun Woo's Acting?" and further inquired, "Is [Cha Eun Woo] truly struggling [with acting]?"

Certain netizens found Cha Eun Woo's acting to be satisfactory and left these remarks:

"In my personal view, [his acting] is acceptable. His attractiveness helps overlook it."

"I followed 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung' and it never reached the point of discomfort. It was decent, in my opinion."

"He managed 'True Beauty' quite well. He excelled in conveying emotions, and despite some irksome moments in 'Island', on the whole, he did alright."

"He appears to have made recent improvements."

Other netizens believed that Cha Eun Woo could enhance his skills and shared these sentiments:

"I still find it average. He seems to be just floating by."

"Meh."

"Frankly, he lacks significant ability."

"It proves to be a challenging watch."

"To be honest, acting isn't his strong suit."

"He's not skilled in acting... If you're interested in his looks, just check out a photo. I can't bear watching his dramas."

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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