"Captivating The King," a fresh weekend K-Drama on Netflix produced by tvN, featuring A-list stars Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung, is causing a stir among viewers. The focus of the controversy lies in the portrayal of the female lead.

Shin Se Kyung's character, Kang Hee Soo, is the daughter of the Chief State Councillor. In her quest to gather ransom for captives taken to Qing, Kang assumes the identity of Kang Mong Woo, a man, and engages in betting as an unnamed baduk master.

An @star1 review drew attention to Shin's "full face of makeup," deeming it the least convincing aspect of the K-Drama. Online communities, such as theqoo, have become platforms for viewers to voice their opinions.

The critique acknowledged Shin Se Kyung's efforts to depict a woman pretending to be a man but claimed that her attractive appearance hindered the believability of the role.

Hwang Yeon Do from @star1 remarked, "Shin Se Kyung's face, even in the guise of a male character, radiates beauty. "

He added, "From her smooth skin to arched eyebrows and rose-pink lip gloss, there's nothing masculine about the character meant to deceive others."

Some viewers joined the conversation, pointing out the excessive makeup and comparing Shin to other actresses who successfully portrayed characters disguising as men, like Moon Geun Young, Yoon Eun Hye, and Park Eun Bin.

Netizens shared diverse opinions:

"I saw it as her portraying a delicate aristocrat man. People might see it differently."

"Actresses can't change their faces. Just enjoy the drama."

"It's a K-Drama; watch it for what it is."

"Should she change how she looks?"

"Men can be beautiful too, right?"

However, some criticized the critic for focusing on her beauty:

"Admit it. You all think the makeup is too much."

"I don't care about the makeup, but Park Eun Bin did a better job portraying a disguised female character."

"Color makeup for a character disguised as a man?!"

"Yoon Eun Hye in Coffee Prince nailed the 'disguise as a man' role. Shin Se Kyung is wearing too much makeup."

What are your thoughts?

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Actress and singer Suzy is set to bring heartache to the big screen in her upcoming film Seven O'clock Breakfast Meeting for the Brokenhearted.

On January 13th, the production team behind the film revealed that Suzy, along with Lee Jin Wook, Yoo Ji Tae, and Geum Sae Rok, will star in the emotional story.

The movie is based on the novel of the same name and follows characters dealing with the pain of breakups and the struggles of moving on.

Suzy will play Sa Kang, a flight attendant who falls in love with someone she can’t have. Her character's journey is deeply connected to her breakup with Jeong Su, portrayed by Yoo Ji Tae. The heart-wrenching breakup promises to showcase Yoo Ji Tae’s emotional depth in his role.

Lee Jin Wook will take on the role of Ji Hoon, a consultant and professional lecturer, while Geum Sae Rok will play Hyun Jung, a teacher who has been in a long-term relationship with him. Their characters explore the reality of long-term love and its ups and downs.

The movie also boasts a stellar supporting cast, with veteran actors like Jeon Hye Jin, Bae Jong Ok, Lee Seong Wook, Park Se Jin, Lee Ga Seop, Jeon Seok Chan, and Mi Ram, who will share their own stories of love and life.

Directed by Lim Sun Ae, known for her work on 69 Years Old and Love at the End of the Century, the film is expected to delicately explore the emotional experiences of its characters.

Seven O'clock Breakfast Meeting for the Brokenhearted began filming on December 29th and is scheduled for release in theaters later this year.

Fans are eagerly waiting to see Suzy's portrayal of heartbreak and the complex emotions that come with love.

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