The much-anticipated period horror "Gyeongseong Creature" on Netflix is getting terrible reviews from both critics and internet users.

The press got to see six parts of "Gyeongseong Creature" on December 21, one day before it aired around the world.

95% of the reviews from big K-media outlets afterward were bad.

One news source said that one of the main characters, the "creature," "lost direction," and that the leads of the story, Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee, didn't have good chemistry with each other.

"Watching part one did not make me curious about part two," said someone else.

Many drama fans who had been looking forward to the new show voiced similar disappointment after it premiered on Netflix.

Some people thought that setting the story in Gyeongseong in 1945 was "meaningless" to the story.

Some people were upset with actor Park Seo Joon and said that his playing didn't fit with the historical setting.

A huge budget of about 70 billion KRW (~54 million USD) was also attacked for "gobbling up" the money.

People in an online group said:

What a mess it was because they tried to fit way too much into one piece.

It's surprisingly dull for a movie set in that time period.

"The set design was so half-done…"Park Seo Joon TT was the main issue.

With all of his experience, how could an actor spend so little time getting ready for a part TTTT?

He didn't fit in at all with the scene because his Japanese was so bad…"

"I thought I was watching 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?' but set in 1945."

"It's not good as a monster thriller or a story about the independence movement in the past."

It's not centered at all.
"To be honest, it's not very interesting."

The ending of Part 2 doesn't bother me much.
"Where did they spend all that money if they put so little effort into the set design?"
"Everyone in the secondary roles is so great.

The two stars are too different from them…" "Park Seo Joon's character seemed like they couldn't be serious no matter how dangerous things got."

As the shows go on, it gets stranger.
"Is Park Seo Joon having a bad day or something?" He is acting worse than ever before.

'Gyeongseong Creature' Part 2 will come out on January 5.

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WINNER's Song Min Ho is facing criticism after photos of him partying and traveling surfaced during his military social service period, where he cited social anxiety, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder as reasons for medical leave.

According to officials from the Mapo Resident Welfare Facility, Song Min Ho was assigned to a role limiting public interaction due to his conditions. A supervisor shared with Dispatch, "Song Min Ho has a fear of crowded places, so we placed him in a low-visibility area."

However, Dispatch revealed photos suggesting otherwise. The rapper was seen enjoying camping trips and parties in Gangwon-do, including a DJ party at a popular café in Goseong in August 2023. At the time, Song Min Ho was reportedly working for the Mapo Facility Management Corporation.

In the photos, Song Min Ho sported long hair, wore shorts, and appeared shirtless, showing off his tattoos. Notable ink included "Proper Posture" on his left shoulder blade, "Clear Mind" on his right, and "PLAY BOY" across his waist.

A partygoer told Dispatch, "He was drinking and smoking, fully enjoying the party. There were no signs of anxiety or discomfort."

This isn't the first time questions have been raised about Song Min Ho's social anxiety. Reports revealed he joined a running crew during his service and even completed a 20km marathon.

A member of the crew emailed Dispatch, saying, "We run together regularly. He’s been working hard on his fitness and lost a lot of weight."

An official from the welfare facility added, "He’s preparing for his return by losing weight and building his physique through personal training."

Despite these efforts, Song Min Ho is now under investigation for alleged incomplete service. On December 23, the Military Manpower Administration referred the case to the Mapo Police Station.

Authorities plan to review evidence, including CCTV footage, entry logs, game data, and testimonies, to determine whether he neglected his duties.

As fans and the public weigh in, Song Min Ho’s medical leave and his social activities continue to spark heated debate.

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