Reader … That “Famous Journalist” is Me

Jae-Ha Kim

By Jae-Ha Kim
jaehakim.com
July 31, 2020

So … I wrote a little post on Instagram. It was a list of six Korean idols, who are also talented actors. I’ve pointed this out over the years in the reviews I’ve written about K-Dramas.

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One of the things I love about Korean idols is that they are trained like in the golden days of Hollywood: they can sing, dance and (a good many of them can) also act. Here are some of my favorite idol acting roles: 1. D.O. of @weareone.exo: If you haven’t seen “It’s Okay, That’s Love” (괜찮아, 사랑이야) yet, I highly recommend it. It’s one of the few #KDramas that I rated a 4/4. D.O. is spectacular portraying a sweet high school student, who turns out to be not who the viewers thought he was. He more holds his own against Jo In-Sung and @rovvxhyo. 2. V of @bts.bighitofficial: Kim Tae-Hyung (aka V) could’ve gotten by just acting cute in“Hwarang” (화랑: 더 비기닝). But he brought true acting chops in his role of an airy aristocrat who’s burdened by the weight of his family’s future on his slender shoulders. Behind his wide-eyed smile, he projected the pain and uncertainty his character was going through. 3. @phs1116 of ZE:A: He has so many great roles, but one of my favorites is “Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon” (힘쎈여자 도봉순), where he shared amazing chemistry with Park Bo-Young. He played his part with gusto and puckish charm. 4. @skuukzky of Miss A: Suzy has come a long way since her “Dream High” days. Playing a reporter who digs deep to uncover corruption in “While You Were Sleeping” (당신이 잠든 사이에), she has the role down pat. Yes, she was ensnared in the Second Male Lead syndrome that’s a huge part of K-Dramas, but she brought depth and believability to her role. 5. @dlwlrma: IU had a huge hit with last year’s “Hotel del Luna.” But the K-Drama that really showcased her acting range was the bittersweet “My Ahjussi” (나의 아저씨). Her character went through so much in an attempt to lead a normal, uneventful life. 6. @real__pcy of @weareone.exo: Park Chan-Yeol plays a game developer with just the right amount of terrified skittishness in the thriller, “Memories of the Alhambra” (알함브라 궁전의 추억). I knew he was in this K-Drama and yet it took me a while to realize it was actually him. It’s easy to overact in a part like this, but he did a great job in portraying a teenager who was scared of death. All of these K-Dramas are reviewed on my website. Link in my profile. 🔝

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… Which I then shared on Twitter:

And then this happened … 😂

ETA: I have no idea why this particular social media post has taken off, but outlets in various countries have covered it, including: Naver (South Korea), Daum (South Korea), Koreaboo, Dau Bao (Vietnam), KPopStarz, K-Pop (Romania), Kapanlagi (Indonesia), AllKPop, KStarLive etc.

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9 thoughts on “Reader … That “Famous Journalist” is Me”

  2. Well then you are just famous journalist, not a qualified journalist.

    From 6 idols, i only agreed on kyungsoo. Or maybe hyungsik too.
    IU i can consider her, at least she improved herself. Suzy? Nahhh. Zany face
    Chanyeol? 🙅🏼‍♀️ V?🙅🏼‍♀️

    Call me whatever but im choosy in this area

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    1. Why are you so pressed? It was an Instagram post. And who are you? Just because you don’t agree with her choices doesn’t make her unqualified lmao. Go write your own list.

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  3. Great list, Jae! I saw on the comments on your sns that the majority were EXO and BTS fans. They are vocal aren’t they. I’m glad they could be united in the good word of these singers.

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  6. Avec tous les acteurs idoles (qui savent aussi bien jouer, danser et chanter) qu’il y a, ce célèbre journaliste devrait revoir certains choix clairement 😁

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