As it is difficult to find a drama these days that does not have an idol star in it, idol power is coming on strong on tv. Trendy genres targeting teens is a given, but weekly dramas and even daily dramas, “acting idols” are increasingly showing their range and scope. For the few box office hit idol stars, they are handling continuous drama offers. However, there are also situations in which idol stars are unskilled in their acting ability. If that’s the case, what do the people on the front lines in the entertainment industry think about these idol stars?
Sports Seoul asked drama CPs from the 3 broadcast channels and representatives from the film industry and experts to rate idol stars in the categories of acting ability, box office hit, and growth potential, assigning a maximum of 5 points for each. Among the active 11 idol stars who are either currently or were recently acting in a drama, Lee Seung Gi (23) and Mickey Yoochun (24) received the highest marks. Among the female idol-actors, Nam Gyu Ri (25) received the highest marks.
Lee Seung Gi, Mickey Yoochun – Acting ability. Box office hit. Growth potential. Ranked 1 and 2.
SBS My Girlfriend is a Gumiho’s Lee Seung Gi received the highest points in each of the categories. He ranks in at number 1. Lee Seung Gi’s acting ability was the category the experts pointed out the most. Averaging 4.2 points in this category, 2 of the experts rated him at the maximum 5.0 points. Currently debuting in KBS Sungkyunkwan Scandal and also having his eyes set on films, Mickey Yoochun received high marks with a 4.0 average in acting ability. Also, SBS You’re Beautiful’s Lee Hong Ki and SBS’s Oh My Lady’s Choi Si Won received favorable marks with 3.4 and 3.2 averages respectively. Among the female idol-actors, SBS’s Life is Beautiful’s Nam Gyu Ri was rated at a 3.4 in acting ability.
KBS Moon Bo Hyun CP said “I have more affection for Mickey Yoochun because he is not your typical flowerboy. Even though he is still young and still lacking in his acting, he knows how to implement his acting plan and shows charisma as an actor.”
Kim Hyun Joong, Ji Yeon – Box office hit yet low in growth potential.
In the areas of box office hit and growth potential, there was a mixed reception. Usually stars receive more favorable marks in growth potential compared to the box office hit category, however the cases for Kim Hyun Joong (24) and Ji Yeon (17) were reversed. Having recently participated in MBC’s Playful Kiss, even though Kim Hyun Joong received an average 4 points in the box office hit area and ranked 3rd in this category behind Lee Seung Gi and Mickey Yoochun, his 3.4 points in growth potential category was lower than Choi Si Won and Nam Gyu Ri. Among the female idols, Ji Yeon received the highest average (e points) in the box office hit area but received an average 2.7 points in growth potential.
In regards to active idol female stars, SBS Choi Moon Suk CP said, “It may be different for supporting roles, but I don’t think there really is anyone that has potential as a lead actress yet. Performing on a music stage and having a pretty appearance is completely different from displaying good acting.”
Source(s): Sports Seoul via Nate; lsgfan.wordpress
Well, my ladies, the reason why I bring this up is that yesterday, I came across AllKpop reading this article, I spotted some KHJ's butthurt fans praising his acting and singing and said Yoochun could not act and sing. Even though they are one in a million, I couldn't help but was pissed off with these pathetic people. For me, bias aside, I don't even think LSG is better than Yoochun, not to mention KHJ the "best" of the "best" IDOL. So our topic today is discussing about TOP 3's talent and potential in dominating Kshowbiz not only in acting but also singing.
1. SKKS is an ancient drama, dialogues are longer and harder to memorize due to difficult words and phrases compare to the other two dramas that LSG is in.
2. Shining inheritance and My girlfriend is a gumiho are both modern dramas, dialogues are modern, shorter and easier to memorize.
3. Lee Sun Joon is a harder role to play, it's a compex character, required both facial expression as well as body language to portray a noble, elite and cold character in the beginning to, a more turmoil, internal conflict, emotional and romantic later in the drama. Look at the way he sits, stands and talks, it needs to be proper and correct position all the time. Whereas LSG's role is a modern man, simple and does not need body language as such. He has an air or an aura with the role LSJ.
4. LSG has two dramas under his belt whereas SKKS is PYC first drama, hard to compare when one is already experienced to a newbie.
5. To me LSG's roles are not that stand out, after watching two dramas, I dont see an aura in his characters, I think anybody can play LSG's roles, where as if you talk about SKKS, I cant imagine anybody play Lee Sun Joon's role but PYC.
Well I think I should voice my opinion, since I watched both of their actings :D. I'm gonna be objective ^^, this comparison is not fair itself because:
1. Lee Seung Gi already had 3 dramas. Yes 3, he acted in the very famous drama "Infamous Princesses". And it was a SUPER LONG drama, and he was not the main character but also a VERY IMPORTANT one, so his screen-time was no less than in those 2 dramas "Shining Inheritance" and "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho". So after IP and SI, he could have gained ENORMOUS experiences, no doubt he could perform so well in MGIAG.
2. MGIAG and SKKS are totally different. As u girls said above, SKKS is a much harder drama to act.
However, for now, I can not say who is better. LSG has only portrayed easy roles, it does not necessarily mean that he can not act in difficult drama like SKKS. So the answer for me is we do not know YET. But I'm really happy that with only ONE drama, our Chunni's acting ability is 4, just a tiny bit lower than LSG, and his potential is equal to LSG's. So he's already the BEST!!!
I am not an expert when come to commenting on acting, but I want to voice my opinion not as a Chun's fan but a person who have watched both LSG and PYC in dramas. I have never heard Lee Seung Gi sings by the way.
In my humble opinion I think PYC is a much better actor than LSG. There are a few reasons why I think so.
1. SKKS is an ancient drama, dialogues are longer and harder to memorize due to difficult words and phrases compare to the other two dramas that LSG is in.
2. Shining inheritance and My girlfriend is a gumiho are both modern dramas, dialogues are modern, shorter and easier to memorize.
3. Lee Sun Joon is a harder role to play, it's a compex character, required both facial expression as well as body language to portray a noble, elite and cold character in the beginning to, a more turmoil, internal conflict, emotional and romantic later in the drama. Look at the way he sits, stands and talks, it needs to be proper and correct position all the time. Whereas LSG's role is a modern man, simple and does not need body language as such. He has an air or an aura with the role LSJ.
4. LSG has two dramas under his belt whereas SKKS is PYC first drama, hard to compare when one is already experienced to a newbie.
5. To me LSG's roles are not that stand out, after watching two dramas, I dont see an aura in his characters, I think anybody can play LSG's roles, where as if you talk about SKKS, I cant imagine anybody play Lee Sun Joon's role but PYC.
Well I think I should voice my opinion, since I watched both of their actings :D. I'm gonna be objective ^^, this comparison is not fair itself because:
1. Lee Seung Gi already had 3 dramas. Yes 3, he acted in the very famous drama "Infamous Princesses". And it was a SUPER LONG drama, and he was not the main character but also a VERY IMPORTANT one, so his screen-time was no less than in those 2 dramas "Shining Inheritance" and "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho". So after IP and SI, he could have gained ENORMOUS experiences, no doubt he could perform so well in MGIAG.
2. MGIAG and SKKS are totally different. As u girls said above, SKKS is a much harder drama to act.
However, for now, I can not say who is better. LSG has only portrayed easy roles, it does not necessarily mean that he can not act in difficult drama like SKKS. So the answer for me is we do not know YET. But I'm really happy that with only ONE drama, our Chunni's acting ability is 4, just a tiny bit lower than LSG, and his potential is equal to LSG's. So he's already the BEST!!!
statement===>I cant imagine anybody play Lee Sun Joon's role but PYC...I'm so AGREE!! I drop MGIAG after watching first 2 episode..=P
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