Top drama stars paid too much, producers leaning towards 'cheap' rookie actors

With the Korean wave and investments pouring in from China, Hallyu stars' worth are currently on the rise.  Their appearances fees fetch anywhere from $8,700 to $87,000.  SBS "Saimdang: Light's Diary" was 100% pre-produced and received a $10 million investment from Hong Kong's Emperor Entertainment.  The lead actress, Lee Young Ae, reportedly received $87,000 per episode.  

The drama scene is becoming quite different though.  You don't see Hallyu stars like Lee Young Ae as often and it seems like more new faces are filling in the spots of lead roles.  Naturally, the average payout for lead roles are decreasing because of this change.  Insiders say the salary gap between lead actors is starting to get bigger and bigger.  

A starred in a drama on a public broadcast channel which gained a lot of popularity this first half of the year.  'A' received somewhere between $5200 to $6000 per episode.  'A' is rising as a top star, though it hasn't been long since A rose to a 'lead' level position so with that in mind, A's pay was much lower than expected.

New actors B and C have been appearing on a variety of public broadcast mini series and they've both been getting lots of love calls from drama producers.  The reason was because their fees are cheap.  Combining the fact that their faces are somewhat known, their acting skill is alright, and their fees are only around $2600 per episode... a nickname has spread among drama producers, half-jokingly and half-seriously they call them "actors that are a bang for your buck." 

With the after effect of China's ban on Korean entertainment, more of these "bang for your buck actors" are filling up the spots of lead roles.  A broadcast insider said, "Dramas aren't getting enough money without the Chinese market.  So naturally broadcast companies are tightening their belts.  The good days where you could spend almost the entire production budget on the actors' salary alone to make a drama are long gone."

"The reason we're leaning towards new faces is because we also want to give out spots to rookies but truthfully, the biggest reason is because their appearance fees are cheaper.  I think this will continue until the Korean-Chinese relations are resolved."

With that said, there are still actors receiving over $8700 per episode.  These actors are usually the ones appearing on dramas produced by CJ E&M (operates tvN, Mnet, OCN).  They've received a huge investment and have grown their cable viewers so they are able to give actors huge salaries.

D is an actor who isn't yet known to be a 'lead spot' worthy actor but D received a $43,000 contract.  This is something that would hardly be seen for public broadcast channels.  More Hallyu stars are pursuing cable dramas aggressively with the main reasons being they produce higher quality projects and their pay is much larger.

The huge gap between public broadcast and cable companies has formed a gap between salaries.  Another insider revealed, "The higher the actors' fees go up, the less there is for the production budget.  But we still have to offer top stars a huge sum of money.  So all the more, we would rather lean towards new faces to take the lead spots and stop this abnormal rise of salaries.  Even so cable TV channels are still offering large amounts of money so it's hard for public broadcast companies to co-exist with CJ E&M."

Daum: "From $2,612 USD to $87,000 USD.. salaries of small screen leads, a gap between the rich and poor"

1. [+1380, -82] Lee Young Ae ahjumma who can't act, isn't it shameful to take $87,000

2. [+810, -21] The sincere actors, singers, and artists can't get the spotlight.  The big bullies armed with dirty tricks, technique, and media play are the ones living well off the entertainment industry.  But rookies have no choice but to end up following the same cheap tricks and technique... so it's becoming a place filled with bullies.

3. [+642, -24] Lee Young Ae's photo is revealed front and centre~~ yet the other actors are A B C D

4. [+401, -4] Don't use top stars and start raising actors who have the skill... their salaries are way too high~~

5. [+345, -11] Please go to universities and recruit good actors.. don't just play around with companies and use idols..

6. [+248, -9] We need to get rid of entertainment programs that go out and have fun but receive lots of money.. they even film overseas~.. where's the money coming from?..

7. [+239, -11] Lee Young Ae and Song Seunghyun should return all that money if they have a conscience~

8. [+228, -4] That damn ABC is so annoying, at least reading the comments helped quench my curiosity..

9. [+159, -5] At least invest all that money you receive into practicing your acting... some of them don't even have the fundamentals as actors...

10. [+124, -5] Please don't cast actors who can't even pronounce things right, can't act, and only stare at the screen with wide eyes.  The viewers can't understand what they're saying since they can't even speak Korean properly

SOURCES
Daum: From 3,000,000 KRW to 100,000,000 KRW.. salaries of small screen leads, a gap between the rich and poor
Soompi: 13 of the highest paid K-drama actresses and what they earn
Hancinema: 2015 actresses and their salaries
Billboard: China blocks Korean entertainment on streaming platforms over THAAD row
CJ E&M: No.1 contents creation & marketing company
XE Currency Converter [Used to convert KRW to USD]

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Korean actor drops out of American TV show due to racial wage gap

Korean-American actors Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park withdrew from the American TV series, "Hawaii Five-O".  It was reported that both actors received 10-15% lower than their white counterparts.  Though CBS offered 'large and significant' offers to both actors, they made the difficult decision of leaving the show due to the still prevalent wage difference.

Daniel wrote to his fans about the issue on Facebook, "Though I made myself available to come back, CBS and I weren't able to agree to terms on a new contract, so I made the difficult choice not to continue.  I'll end by saying that though transitions can be difficult, I encourage us all to look beyond the disappointment of this moment to the bigger picture."

"The path to equality is rarely easy.  But I hope you can be excited for the future. I am.  I've got new acting projects on the horizon, as a producer, my company has its first show... The Good Doctor, set to air this fall on ABC.  There's a lot to look forward to and I'll be sure to share it with you."

Daum: Korean actor, drops out of American drama series due to pay gap.. "Difficult decision"

1. [+9190, -31] It must have been a tough decision for them.  They seem to have thought about it from a bigger picture rather than just a personal decision.  Fighting

2. [+7489, -117] Let's start by not discriminating ourselves too~!!!  I need to start with myself.  We need to put ourselves in their shoes and think about how much it hurts to be discriminated against.

3. [+5185, -33] Don't discriminate.  It's annoying.

4. [+1210, -4] Hawaii Five-O won't be entertaining without them though?

5. [+1053, -5] It's not an easy decision but you receive big opportunities for the stepping stones you bravely start on.  Wise decision.

6. [+1035, -10] There's a lot of people who think everything America does will be great.  Truthfully if you've lived in the states, America says they're a country who is logical and rational.  But it feels like that only applies to white people.  Since there's more discussion on black issues, they seem to be headed towards a better direction.  On the other hand, the racism on Asian Americans is off the charts.  Please get rid of the perfect fantasies you might have about America.

7. [+768, -1] They made such a tough decision.

8. [+746, -5] They did good. The racial discrimination is really harsh.

9. [+725, -1] I'm a fan who has watched all the past seasons.  If both of these actors leave, the show won't be any fun at allㅠㅠ I can't believe I can't watch the new season. Now what do I watch?

10. [+656, -1] Let's give them a round of applause for their brave decisions!

11. [+501, -2] I'd get it if it was a pay difference between a lead and sub actor but if their roles are pretty much equal and they're getting 10% less, then I can't see that as anything else but a wage gap.

SOURCES:
Daum: Korean actor, drops out of American drama due to pay gap.. "Difficult decision"
Facebook: Daniel Dae Kim - A message to my fans about Hawaii 5-0
Variety: CBS on 'Hawaii Five-0' exits: Made 'large and significant' salary offers to Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park

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"Shortage of actors", no one to pick from to meet drama demands say casting directors

If you're a producer or a casting director for a new drama, you're sure to get a headache.  The reason?  There are no actors to cast, especially if you're trying to find actors in their 20s.  It's even harder knowing that most drama roles are about characters in that age range.  Just take a look at Fight My Way, My Sassy Girl, Bride of the Water God, Ruler: Master of the Mask, Suspicious Partner, or Duel.  

Even though casting directors try their best to find someone with the same age as the drama roles, they say the problem is "there are no actors for us to cast" or better yet, "there are no actors that can take on the lead role."  They say there's a shortage of actors in their 20s but why is this?

Male actors in their 20s or 30s have their military enlistment hanging above their heads.  A few examples include Joo Won who officially enlisted in the army after finishing My Sassy Girl, Ji Changwook is planning on enlisting after Suspicious Partner and Im Siwan's on the same boat too. 

The same thing is happening with actresses.  Those in their teens like Kim Yoojung and Kim Sohyun were recently cast for Moonlight Drawn By Clouds and Ruler, respectively.  An insider revealed, "A lot of dramas portray characters in their 20s or 30s but actors that are within that age range are very limited.  There aren't a lot to pick from so it becomes a battlefield.  A lot of male actors have to enlist in the army and as dramas are getting longer and longer, it's getting harder to cast people."

"We're at a state where the supply can't meet the demand.  So us producers can't help but worry when we have to do new castings and find new leads."

Daum: "There are no actors".. drama casting is a battlefield

1. [+2031, -21] I know they cast people based on popularity to get the ratings up but I hope they give a chance to unknown actors who have the skill.  They really need to dig out actors that are earnest and passionate for acting

2. [+1663, -20] Please give more unknown actors a chance rather than idols~

3. [+974, -17] Is that why idols and singers are popping up as actors?  Because supply can't meet the demand.........

4. [+600, -3] Actually they just wanna use the popular kids

5. [+592, -4] What they mean is there are a lot of actors but they don't really want to hunt them down

6. [+503, -4] There's so many students majoring in acting though?  There's so many people at university theatres?  You mean you just can't be bothered to find them

7. [+446, -7] Give unknown actors a chance

8. [+440, -2] So that's why model turned actors who can't really act are given leads...?

9. [+369, -2] If you listen to what actors say on variety shows, they're probably all just stuck at home

10. [+333, -2] They just pick the most obvious choices.. let's all give people a chance..

11. [+295, -8] There's gotta be actors. It's just that they're trying to find actors who are already stars.. you can't find an actor like Seo Hyunjin just like that.  Look at how Yoo Yeonseok got bigger after he was given the opportunity. I think there's a lot of people who can become stars as long as they do the audition well

12. [+191, -2] It's not that there's no actors it's that there are no actors who can earn money for these writers, producers and broadcast companies... there's so many skilled rookie actors!

13. [+162, -3] I actually think it'd be a fresh and exciting idea if they were to cast a good actor no one knew at all

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Top 10 actors you'd like to see get popular this year

1. Seo Jihye

2. Seo Hyorim

3. Yoo Inyoung

4. Jang Heejin

5. Jo Eunji

6. Shim Jiho

7. Lee Kyuhan

8. Im Joohwan

9. Im Jigyu

10. Jo Hansun

Naver Post: 'Should be popular by now!' Top 10 actors you'd like to see hit it big this year

1. [+942, -66] What do you mean they should become popular?  All of the people on this list are people who've already hit it big

2. [+856, -19] Do they think it's easy to have reached the level these actors have already?????ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. [+806, -27] Haven't these actors pretty much become successful at this level?

4. [+734, -17] Jo Hansun has already hit it big, he's just slowed down now, he's not someone to be on a list like that

5. [+540, -50] Im Joohwan has a great mask out of the actors on this list so no need to worry about him, personally I'd like for Yoo Inyoung to be more popular

6. [+457, -23] They're already pretty popular

7. [+323, -11] They don't have a certain piece of work that made a big impact in one go.. once you've got a supporting actor image, it's hard to get rid of it. ㅜ

8. [+282, -13] Just because you're pretty or handsome doesn't mean you'll make it big, you need a certain individuality and charm

9. [+274, -15] For me I'd like for Jang Heejin to do well!!  She played Lee Sangyoon's wife on 'On The Way To The Airport' and it was a very complicated character but she played it super well that I could relate to her!  She left a deep impression on me but her voice tone has a certain fussiness so I feel like she'll play the side villain a lot..

10. [+238, -12] Hoping for Im Joohwan to do well!!

11. [+165, -5] More than becoming a top star, I hope they create an individual colour in acting~ feels like they'll do just that~ I'll support them~ ^^

12. [+147, -5] Life doesn't always turn out the way you want it to..

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Knowing Bros: Seohyun, Lee Joon

Xsportnews via Naver: 'No-fun' Seohyun X 'Actor Disease' Lee Joon shake off those nicknames on 'Knowing Brothers'

1. [+2330, -141] Lee Joon's freaking likeableㅋㅋ He's an actor now but he was a male idol before and yet the comments' demographics are great and there are no hate commentsㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+2320, -144] Both of them are respectable, cool, and pretty.  Role model idols

3. [+1972, -112] Lee Joon's a polite young man and Seohyun's really pretty.  Both of them are loveable

4. [+1717, -106] Seohyun vs Lee Joon running while crawling was super funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+1541, -209] Today was super funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+375, -38] Surprisingly the back-running was funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+366, -40] Seohyun and Lee Joon are nice and funnyㅋㅋ

Naver TV Cast: Pure maknae Seohyun, "Dated with retired Mr. X!" (feat. ancient entertainment figures)

1. [+3046, -73] Kim Heechul: Even hitting me like this isn't any fun ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+2548, -130] Seo Joohyun and Bae Joohyun ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ The two top 'no-fun' ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They've become cuties

3. [+2233, -248] Not a lot of celebrities would turn red like a beet when they get teased like that... how pure~ Her face turned super red when she talked back on 'Strong Heart' too.. so cute~~

4. [+1657, -71] Heechul's teasing ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Seohyun's face turned so red ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+1214, -56] A hit at Irene

6. [+1423, -67] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Irene and Seohyun ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+1146, -45] I think she was just kidding?..ㅎㅎ

Naver TV Cast: Seohyun's 'character dubbing' skill!  'I'm getting really mad!!' at the old guy's encore shouts

1. [+1699, -57] I think Seohyun really got annoyedㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So cute

2. [+1126, -64] Aw what to doㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋAdorable

3. [+1068, -31] Wow she's really good

4. [+1011, -38] She's really good at dubbing though.. pretty, nice, and versatile.  She's living in her own world

5. [+875, -32] So cute when her face turns so redㅋㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+783, -31] She told them to look somewhere else ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ How freaking cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+711, -34] So funnyㅋㅋㅋ She's good at lots of things

Naver TV Cast: 'Running in Lotus position' Lee Joon, takes the win with an unexpected pose!!! (ft. confused ssamja)

1. [552, -19] It looks like the hyungs think of Min Kyunghoon so cutelyㅋㅋㅋㅋ The Lotus position is interesting, first time I'm hearing of it

2. [+475, -11] Ssamjaㅋㅋㅋ So funny because he looked like he really wanted to do it

3. [+437, -9] Ah seriously so funnyㅠㅠㅠㅠ Lee Joon's really jjangㅠㅠ

4. [+348, -5] ㅋㅋㅋ God-Soogeun, he knew exactly how Ssamja was feelingㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+321, -10] Kyunghoon's cute

6. [+271, -7] Cute Ssamja ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+231, -5] Min Kyunghoon's calves are so long, his legs are super long...

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More and more actors appearing on variety shows?

Munhwa Ilbo via Naver: Earning money and popularity... actors running towards variety shows

1. [+2165, -46] Singers turn to acting, so why can't actors do this kind of stuff too

2. [+1549, -19] So what, even announcers go on variety showsㅋㅋㅋ They'll go anywhere that'll give them money.

3. [+869, -67] Boarding House isn't it though.. Unnie's Slam Dunk was much better than I expected though

4. [+565, -19] I guess people are throwing away that mysterious concept~

5. [+148, -4] This show isn't that good... They've got Lee Soogeun, Park Suhong, and Lee Misook but something feels like it's missing.  Feels like they're forcing them too much to act like a family...

6. [+142, -5] Nothing else to say but this show is not fun at all

7. [+162, -14] Is it Um Hyunkyung on Happy Together?  She's been an actress for 10 years but after being on Happy Together, her fees have increased by so much.  So do you think they won't take the opportunity to go on variety shows?  If they have the chance, they'll do it for sure

8. [+91, 0]  If they come out on variety shows and act real and humble... their image will go up... public awareness will go up... and work will come up up up!!!... The acting they do on screen isn't what their daily lives are like~

9. [+83, -3] Top stars don't go on variety shows, it's the celebrities trying to hang on that go on them

10. [+52, -1] Of course... varieties are a place where you can advertise yourself in such a short period of time...

11. [+54, -3] But there are still people out there who hold the idea of "actors are the best"... and they still think that variety shows or variety people are at a lower level than actors

12. [+53, -3] It's just a variety show, doesn't matter if you're an actor, a gagman, or an artist, as long as it's funㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Moon Geunyoung recovering well after emergency surgery for acute compartment syndrome

TV Report: "Recovering health" Moon Geunyoung's agency "Successfully completed additional surgery yesterday (4th)... currently on recovery"

1. [+3171, -157] Everyone~ no matter how great money is, as expected being healthy is the most important thing.

2. [+2741, -81] I'm so relieved her surgery went well.... I hope she recovers soon and shows us her bright self~!!

3. [+1876, -67] What a relief

4. [+1436, -59] I really hope she finishes all the surgeries safely

5. [+1478, -64] Isn't health the number one most important thing?  You have to be healthy in order to work, hoping she recovers quickly

6. [+182, -10] What a relief, honestly what a relief.. hope she doesn't have to go through any additional surgeries.  Hope to see her back on her feet again

7. [+163, -9] I'm so glad her surgery went well.  Hope she receives treatment well and gets stronger from this

8. [+167, -15] I think she had such a huge burden for her stage role, hope she gets well soonㅠ

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Movie 'Confidential Assignment' sells more than 5 million tickets

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News 1 via Naver: [Movie & Talk] 'Confidential Assignment' over 4 million sales
(t/n: I'll just refer to the movie title in Korean, 'Gongjo', for the following comments since its easier.)

1. [+13,219, -338] Gongjo's story isn't structured well or isn't super fun but it's enjoyable and Hyunbin's action scenes are so visually pleasing.  Also, Kim Joohyuk's acting is very good, I didn't know Gutaeng hyung was this good at acting....

2. [+9258, -365] When Yoona was being jealous in her bedroom, and Yoo Haejin laughed, that scene was so funny ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. [+8381, -404] Hyunbin and Yoo Haejin's acting skill is jjang... let's go over 10 million!!!

4. [+6238, -335] Gongjo is super fun

5. [+5074, -287] It's really good

6. [+1945, -99] "Unnie, I haven't seen your face a lot I was seriously so.shocked"ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+1713, -90] Seriouslyㅋㅋㅋㅋ I watched it yesterday and the line "that woman, do you love her a lot??" made all the audience in the movie theatre break out into laughter, I think Yoo Haejin's laugh was real ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

8. [+1661, -110] This is a movie that will bring Hyunbin back ㅋㅋㅋㅋ He was so cool when he shot the gun from the car's side

9. [+1610, -115] Hyunbin and Kim Joohyuk are so cool, Yoo Haejin and Yoona are funny and there wasn't an acting hole so you could really focus on the movie.  It's a really good film.  There were a lot of funny scenes when Yoona came out.  Our country's so stingy when it comes to compliments, let's say they did a good job when they really did a good job.

10. [+1478, -93] "That woman... you love her???"

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Lee Dongwook should do more sageuk dramas?

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News1 via Naver: 'Dokkaebi' Lee Dongwook's sageuk "we really want to see it"

1. [+8927, -85] It was the best.. Lee Dongwook's sageuk.. wow~ since it's Lee Dongwook, I could feel how classy sageuks are.

2. [+6517, -74] His first three second scene was so powerful already but yesterday was seriously daebak ^^~ He acts so well.  I'm seeing him in a new light.  He has jjang charms, jjang acting, and Lee Dongwook's jjang^^~

3. [+6129, -59] I'm seeing Lee Dongwook's acting in a new light because of Dokkaebi.  He honestly fits sageuks so well and he did a great job portraying King Yeo's pathetic and sad character.  I want to see him in another sageuk drama.

4. [+4714, -77] Lee Dongwook is the best!

5. [+4200, -60] He's such a good actor... seriously let's go for another sageuk!!

6. [+835, -16] His eyes are unstoppable. You can really see the sadness in them.

7. [+764, -14] I think this will become Lee Dongwook's life drama~ or it could become the stepping stone to another legendary sageuk drama for him..

8. [+744, -14] He's not just "handsome actor Lee Dongwook", I discovered that he's "Lee Dongwook who acts well with flaming passion!

9. [+736, -21] Lee Dongwook's super cool. Gong Yoo for the start and Lee Dongwook for the end~ (thumbs up)

10. [+676, -19] He has this sexiness to him

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Why is Lee Dongwook's 'grim reaper' character on Dokkaebi so popular?

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OhmyNews via Naver: <Dokkaebi> Why is the grim reaper popular... the answer lies with the writer

1. [+12,673, -159] Lee Dongwook isn't someone to only be a supporting actor, so I was wondering about that. But he knows how to be humble so I think he's receiving good luck.

2. [+10,316, -96] Kim Eunsook wrote the character well but Lee Dongwook brought the role to life... his stare is so naturalㅠ Also, I think the fact that Gong Yoo and Lee Dongwook are close made a big contribution to their chemistry as the goblin and the grim reaper. If you watch the behind the scenes videos, you can see that they're comfortable and discuss things with each other since they're close.  They both make and receive each other's ad-libs which brings their characters to life.

3. [+7989, -92] They didn't go with the cliche love triangle between the female lead and second male lead, so it was even more eye-catching. To be honest, we're all tired of the love triangle cliche.

4. [+4759, -218] Lee Dongwook picked a good project, his acting was surprisingly good, and he also reminded us of how handsome he is.

5. [+1157, -19] The writer drew up the character well too but I think Lee Dongwook portrayed both the grim reaper and the king with such charm.  There's a huge difference between him as the king and as the grim reaper, but he's able to connect the two.  He's incredibly cute when he's the grim reaper and sexy and sorrowful as the king.

6. [+1040, -20] The grim reaper's pretty much the male lead too.... he's the best second male lead that Kim Eun Sook's made.....

7. [+981, -20] Lee Dongwook's amazing.  He was persistent to be cast as the grim reaper.  He's got an amazing mindset.

8. [+1012, -39] It was Kim Woobin's role at first but I heard Lee Dongwook chased after the writer all the way to an airplane because he wanted to play the role. So cool of him to be so passionate like that ㅠㅠ

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Park Ha Sun and Ryu Soo Young announce their upcoming marriage

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Daily Culture: [Exclusive] Park Ha Sun - Ryu Soo Young, "We're getting married"... in January

1. [+18939, -108] The two of them match so well together with their good looks. Congratulations, live happily.

2. [+12734, -91] They both look really kind and they're a great match. Congrats~

3. [+9836, -87] Hul daebak... congratulations!

4. [+8663, -90] Congratulations, both of them are likeable

5. [+7132, -76] Congratulations to you two!!!!!

6. [+1585, -23] Eung, was it yesterday or today? I think there was news that Park Ha Sun wanted to get married when she was 34

7. [+945, -21] It was just a few hours ago that I saw an article about Park Ha Sun not wanting to get married until she was 35ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyway, whatever

8. [+945, -21] Eung? On the article put out today she said she didn't want to get married until she was 34

9. [+804, -21] Didn't she say she wanted to get married at 34

10. [+806, -26] But you said you're going to get married at 34?


(t/n: She is 29 and she has clarified that the interview [about her wanting to get married at 34 years old] was done months ago but was only recently released.)

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Cha Taehyun opens up about his panic disorder, has been taking medicine for 4 years

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"It's something a lot of celebrities have to go through, you have to be able to overcome it. Otherwise, if something happens, you can faint. I know that feeling really well. I was like that. I've been to the ER a lot of times. I suffer from panic disorder and I've been taking medicine for 4 years now. It was really bad before I got married and it got better after I got married. There's no cure, I'm just bearing with it."

Sports Seoul via Naver: Cha Taehyun also goes through a panic disorder, "Taking medicine for 4 years... got better after getting married"

1. [+5507, -85] To think someone as bright as him is suffering from a disorder like that... the fact that there's no cure and you just have to withstand it.. he seems like such a good actor and a good person. Fighting Cha Taehyun!!

2. [+3550, -72] Cha Taehyun fighting!!

3. [+2605, -50] ㅠㅠ He's been suffering like that? ㅠㅠ Please be happy~~!!!!

4. [+2496, -71] He seems like someone with a good personality

5. [+2060, -67] You're awesome~

6. [+2062, -67] Even at that age, Cha Taehyun has this boyish charm to him

7. [+308, -6] He's so family-oriented and respectful.. there's a lot of good people around you, so I hope you continue to be bright and happy as you are now~^^

8. [+308, -7] Kind and good-hearted people are typically the ones that easily get disorders like these..

9. [+316, -10] He's one of the celebrities that really seem put together. I'm supporting you.

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Nam Joohyuk cast as lead for tvN's new manhwa-based drama 'Bride of the Water God'

Bride of the Water God Summary (Source)

Soah is a girl from a small village suffering from a long, devastating drought. In order to appease the Water God, the most beautiful girl from the village must be sacrificed. Soah is chosen to become Habaek's bride, but instead of dying at the hands of a monster, she is unexpectedly rescued by Habaek and brought to his Kingdom.

As Soah learns to live in a strange new world filled with gods, she is caught up in various intrigues surrounding Habaek and finds it increasingly difficult to know whom she can trust. In the midst of such trouble, she finds she has fallen in love with Mui, unaware that he is the true form of Habaek.

My Daily via Naver: Nam Joohyuk cast as male lead for tvN's 'Bride of the Water God'

1. [+2414, -86] Oh.....? Oh????????

2. [+2426, -100] Habaek has a sexy and fatal aura to him though and Nam Joohyuk... seems only cute and fresh 

3. [+1884, -95] Bride of the Water God daebak...... his image roughly matches him but will he able to act the role... there's a lot of parts where he has to be cynical

4. [+1447, -176] Oh Nam Joohyuk's super handsome. Even from a guy's POV, he's handsome. But I still don't know about his actingㅜ

5. [+1568, -266] Hope he improves on his acting for it..

6. [+270, -9] The minute the drama goes off from the original writer's story, the drama's going to fail ㅇㅇ

7. [+256, -8] ...? Isn't someone with a really sexy aura better.... plus this drama is kind of a distinct fantasy... I think it won't be so good if it's turned into a drama..... there aren't a lot of funny points either... it's not a movie either and it'd be weird if they added comedy into itㅠ

8. [+246, -6] Please for dramas based on something else, don't adapt it however you like. Even if you cut off some small bits that's whatever but what are we supposed to do if you make it completely different;;

9. [+237, -15] If they change the setting to Seoul, then what difference does this have with Deokkaebi

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Requests: Kim Yoojung and Lee Minho receive awards at the KBS, SBS Acting Awards

My Daily via Naver: [KBS Acting Awards] Song Il Guk and Kim Yoojung, male-female excellence awards winners... proxy accepts Kim Yoojung's award

1. [+1348, -62] Those who deserved it got the award. Congrats to everyone

2. [+1294, -153] Yoojung-ah, congrats congrats congrats on the award~ I'm happy

3. [+1070, -135] Kim Yoojung congrats!!!!!!!!!!

4. [+1002, -136] Kim Yoojung congrats! Hope you get better soon!!!

5. [+858, -91] Yoojung-ah congrats!! I wanted to see Yoojung in a dress too ㅠㅠ

6. [+374, -46] True, Kim Yoojung deserves something more than a rookie award ㅜㅜㅜ Yoojung finally ㅜㅜㅜ Hope she gets well soon! Congrats on the award!!!!

7. [+296, -24] Yoojung-ah congrats, congrats to Song Il Guk hyung-nim too

8. [+285, -24] Yoojung-ah, you worked so hard filming for your projects, she must be so upset that she couldn't go to the end of the year awards ㅠㅠ She's barely 18, it makes my heart hurt ㅠㅠ Let's forget about it and see each other in a good project soon

E-Daily via Naver: [SBS Drama Awards] Lee Minho shows consideration, 'Best Manner Award'

1. [+730, -5] Lee Minho's acceptance speech was really respectful. He's a cool actor who has a good personality, congrats on the awards. Tuning in to Legend of the Blue Sea, fighting!

2. [+641, -5] Lee Minho's speech was good and easygoing so it was nice to watch

3. [+603, -4] He's a cool actor, Lee Minho

4. [+592, -5] He really isn't lacking anything, from his face, to his proportions, and even his personality. Lee Minho fighting!

5. [+563, -3] Congrats on the excellence award

6. [+234, -2] It's not easy to be that respectful and good-mannered at the level he's at

7. [+231, -1] I've heard of Lee Minho's personality here and there but I really found that he was so respectful after his speech

8. [+226, -2] He has really good manners and he's witty. He's an actor with a handsome face and an even more beautiful heart

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Viewers surprised that SBS didn't give Jun Jihyun a proper award

Requested!

Xsportnews via Naver: SBS Acting Awards, Jun Jihyun's 'acting award', suspicious that she didn't get one

1. [+685, -32] Yeah, it was weird.. She got a daesang 2 years ago, and it's not like they can't give her the top or high excellence awards.. She acted well and the ratings were high. She attended the events too.. the person who got the excellence awards acted well enough to receive it but it's just weird that Jun Jihyun didn't get one..

2. [+650, -29] Jun Jihyun seriously filmed in such cold weather underwater, and she acted well so I don't know why they won't give her an award; Are they joking around or something ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. [+586, -23] I'm not Jun Jihyun's fan but I find it hard to believe that they didn't at least give her an excellent acting award. Let's just go to a different broadcasting station, not SBS.

4. [+402, -14] The award categories were really divided so uselessly so I thought they were going to give everyone awards but ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ What's up with them

5. [+444, -37] Jun Jihyun and also Kim Rae Won, he's been put down for 2 years without any reason

6. [+171, -10] They gave out so many awards, and only Jun Jihyun didn't get a proper one

7. [+161, -12] SBS is such a fool. Jun Jihyun worked so hard filming underwater in cold weather..

8. [+132, -7] What the heck is a Mukbang award ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋWhat kind of meaning is that, so annoying seriously.. bet Jun Jihyun was annoyed too

9. [+94, -4] Lee Minho got one too, only Jun Jihyun was left out, this isn't right

10. [+143, -22] Jun Jihyun acted so well though

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Trendy celebrities born in the year of the rooster

Flower Boy Actors: Park Bogum, Yoo Seungho

Rising actors: Lee Sunbin, Ryu Hwayoung

Vocal Colour Gangsters: Park Hyoshin, IU, Ha Hyunwoo

Idol boy group and girl group trends: 

AOA Mina, Winner Mino and Kang Seungyoon, VIXX Ravi and Hongbin

Sports Joseon via Naver: 'Year of the Rooster', trends were born in the year of the rooster: Park Bogum, Yoo Seungho even Winner and AOA

1. [+1880, -104] Same-age actors Park Bogum and Yoo Seungho. Both are good actors, handsome, and respectful.  Hope they both become more successful

2. [+1334, -92] I can't wait to see what's in store for Park Bogum next year, I'm waiting for the release of his film... hope all the year of the rooster celebrities do well

3. [+1287, -115] Yoo Seungho's "Ruler" and Park Bogum's next movie, I'm really looking forward to both of these! I want to listen to IU's new songs as well as Winner's new albumㅋㅋㅋ I'm cheering everyone who was born in the year of the Rooster

4. [+1226, -116] I hope Park Bogum does well this year just like last year, without any greed!  I don't have anything to worry about as his visuals and acting are on par!!  Can't wait for his new projects~

5. [+1127, -101] I've been really happy this year because of Park Bogumㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Thank you! I'm looking forward to next year too

6. [+376, -52] Hope the upcoming year is only filled with happy events. Can't wait for Park Bogum's film

7. [+318, -37] Park Bogum let's work hard this year too

8. [+376, -57] Park Bogum~ let's be more successful this 2017~~~

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Jo In Sung was put down for his looks by a show's PD when he was a rookie?

(Photo: Compares Jo In Sung to Song Seungheon, Kim Gura says that Jo Insung isn't really the traditional handsome man.)

During Jo In Sung's rookie days, a broadcast PD said, "What are you acting for" and showed a different actor's photo, "Is your face more handsome than this [photo], what do you have that's better?" The photo was of Song Seungheon.

Daum Cafe: Something that happened during Jo Insung's rookie days

- What??? He's so handsome though???

- Well, that was the generation where everyone liked that "flower boy" look, they're both handsome!!

- I don't get the comparison, they're completely different

- Song Seung Heon's dad is freaking daebak though....

- Kim Gura, look in the mirror please

- I really dislike Kim Gura ㅠ Can he look at his own face please ㅠ I feel bad for him ㅠ

- Can that PD and Kim Gura say those words again while looking at themselves in the mirror?

- Jo In Sung is the complete package, both his proportions and his face ♡
Love that he's so tall

- What kind of bullsh*t is this? If Jo In Sung isn't the traditional handsome man ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ then he must be a freaking God blessed for his looks.....

- Jo In Sung's so handsome and he's an awesome actor too;;

- What's up with Kim Gura... who's he to judge someone else's faceㅋㅋ Jo In Sung is the typical handsome man

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Teaser revealed for new drama 'Ruler' starring Kim Sohyun and Yoo Seungho

Naver TV Cast: [Actors Awards] Teasers for upcoming 2017 dramas! Don't miss it~~

1. [+182, -7] Out of all the teasers, Kim Sohyun and Yoo Seungho looked so pretty and handsome, Ruler!!

2. [+144, -9] I feel like Ruler will be super funㅋㅋ Bet they'll go over 20% in ratings

3. [+121, -5] Kim Sohyun and Yoo Seungho❤ I really can't wait for Rulerㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ They've only shown a glimpse but their chemistry is already amazing ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ  They both looked so good today in black!!!!!!

4. [+99, -4] Kim Sohyun and Yoo Seungho~ Ruler~ what a great match-up~^^

5. [+91, -5] Kim Sohyun's so pretty seriously

6. [+83, -3] Kim Sohyun and Yoo Seungho, this is daebak....

7. [+77, -10] Ruler seems so fun....it gives me a DOTS feel?

8. [+71, -3] Ruler's going to be released next year, hurry up ㅠㅠ Fighting to Sohyun and Seungho

9. [+63, -4] Sohyun's pretty

10. [+60, -3] They look so good together, actors Seungho, Sohyun and Ruler fighting~

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