Park Eun Bin's recent role in "Castaway Diva" has sparked mixed opinions about her acting. The drama has gained popularity not only for its captivating storyline, but also for the return of Park Eun Bin after her impressive performance in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," which earned her the prestigious Daesang award earlier this year at the Baeksang Awards.

In "Castaway Diva," Park Eun Bin portrays the character Seo Mok Ha, who is completely different from her previous role as the autistic Woo Young Woo.

With such a diverse role, Park Eun Bin seemed poised to captivate audiences once again. Seo Mok Ha is a girl who has been scarred by familial violence and stranded on a deserted island for 15 years. She returns to society at the age of 31 with dreams of starting a new life in Seoul.

However, as the drama unfolds, viewers are finding it difficult to separate Park Eun Bin's current portrayal from her previous character.

Fans were initially excited about "Castaway Diva" because they anticipated Park Eun Bin's dynamic range and expected her to bring another complex character to life. But as the drama progresses, some viewers have noticed similarities between Seo Mok Ha and Woo Young Woo, leading to discussions about whether this is an intentional acting choice or a directorial influence. From her style, expressions, to her walk, Park Eun Bin gives off the impression that she hasn't been able to fully escape her previous character.

This has resulted in divided opinions about her acting, something that she has not experienced in her career before.

In addition to the negative reactions, some viewers believe that Seo Mok Ha's difficulty in social communication, due to her time on the deserted island, is the reason behind her actions resembling those of Woo Young Woo.

Overall, Park Eun Bin's performance in "Castaway Diva" has generated mixed reviews, highlighting the challenge of separating her current role from her past success.

Only time will tell how her portrayal of Seo Mok Ha will evolve and whether she can overcome the comparisons to her previous character.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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