• BoA Faces Backlash for Acting Debut in 'Marry My Husband' - Netizens Share Mixed Reactions

    Singer and actress BoA recently made her debut appearance on cable channel tvN's 'Marry My Husband' in episode 10, where her character Oh Yu Ra made a strong impact with a surprising revelation and a bombshell statement.

    BoA's brief yet impactful scene left a lasting impression, and in episode 11, she escalated to become the ultimate antagonist, initiating threats against Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young) and assuming the role of the final villain.

    Portraying the chaebol Oh Yu Ra with sharp charisma, BoA captured attention with her relaxed eyes and haughty demeanor, marking her return to the small screen after a seven-year hiatus. However, her performance has sparked ongoing debate about her acting prowess, with some viewers expressing dissatisfaction and labeling her casting as a miscast.

    There were mixed reactions to her character, with some finding it unattractive or improbable.

    Despite the initial high viewer ratings, subsequent episodes witnessed a slight decline, prompting speculation about BoA's ability to win over audiences in the remaining episodes. The ongoing debate surrounding her acting proficiency and the portrayal of her character adds intrigue to the series' future direction.

    Korean netizens shared their thoughts on a Korean online community, expressing varying opinions about BoA's performance and her character's role in the series.

    Some found her acting awkward or felt the character was unnecessary, while others questioned the choice of the character and provided feedback on specific aspects of her performance.

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  • RIIZE’s Wonbin Reveals Surprising Story Behind His SM Casting—‘I Was Just Lying in Bed When I Got the DM’

    The casting stories of SM Entertainment stars like aespa’s Karina, RIIZE’s Wonbin, and NCT WISH’s Sion are now out, and they’re all pretty wild!

    On February 1st, the second part of SBS’s K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30 aired, shedding light on SM’s casting system—from the 90s street casting days to today’s high-tech methods.

    Fans were shocked to learn how some of their favorite idols got discovered in the most unexpected places!

    The head of SM's Artist Development Center shared how dedicated the team is, saying, "We go everywhere teenagers might be—schools, academies, and even social media! We’re everywhere." This is how Karina, Wonbin, and Sion got their big breaks.

    Karina revealed that she was first contacted by SM through an Instagram DM when she was in middle school and again in high school.

    Zion shared his story too, saying, "I made an Instagram, and SM saw it and DM’d me." But it was Wonbin’s story that really stood out!

    Wonbin confessed, "I was lying in bed after school when I got a DM saying it was from SM. I thought it was a scam, but I decided to go to the audition just in case."

    The head of the Artist Development Center shared more, saying, "When we first saw Wonbin’s video, they told us he was from Ulsan. I told them, ‘Pick him up at Seoul Station.’ Normally, we don’t do this, but we made an exception and had him brought in."

    Looks like you never know when the next big star could be discovered—even while lying in bed!

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