Kim Sung Cheol changed Yoo Ah In after the latter was dropped for his drug scandal.
The second season of Netflix‘s celebrated Ok-Drama collection, Hellbound, was revealed on October 25, 2024, amid excessive curiosity in how the primary season lead actor, Yoo Ah In, would get replaced after he was sentenced to jail.
Actor Kim Sung Cheol, greatest recognized for his roles in hit Ok-Dramas (but additionally the “Tiramisu Cake” music), took over the function of Jung Jin Soo, a cult chief who “dies” on the finish of Season 1 and is resurrected in Season 2—mentioned to function a purpose for the apparent change in Jung Jin Soo’s look.
The much-anticipated launch is off to a strong begin, incomes constructive evaluations from viewers and critics alike.
That mentioned, viewers watched re-filmed variations of Yoo Ah In’s most impactful scenes from the primary season. A tweet exhibiting side-by-side comparisons of Yoo Ah In’s unique and Kim Sung Cheol’s take has since gone viral, capturing the variations within the two actors’ interpretations of the character and Hellbound.
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연기 같은 장면 비교(2) : 의자 바로 잡아 앉아서 시연 당하는 장면 pic.twitter.com/wOyGWtaFYA— ଘ☁コミニョン(💙)ଓ (@ehayo1on9) October 25, 2024
Reactions, based mostly on feedback throughout on-line communities like theqoo, confirmed a deep divide between viewers who most well-liked Yoo Ah In’s performing vs. Kim Sung Cheol’s. Some commented that Yoo Ah In’s model of Jung Jin Soo has now been deemed irreplaceable, whereas others commented that Kim Sung Cheol did unbelievable, given the state of affairs.
- “I favored Kim Sung Cheol’s tackle the character. It felt extra real, haha.”
- “Let’s not examine. Kim Sung Cheol’s performing was superb.”
- “Wasn’t Kim Sung Cheol introduced in mid-shoot after Yoo Ah In’s case went public? Given the state of affairs, I believe Kim Sung Cheol did nice.”
- “Yoo Ah In is sweet, I can’t disagree… Why did he must be a druggie?”
- “Kim Sung Cheol’s model looks like musical theater.”
- “Yoo Ah In’s performing is best… Too unhealthy he was a druggie.”
A major quantity of feedback have been hostile, mentioning that evaluating Kim Sung Cheol to “a druggie” was “unfair,” and condemning Yoo Ah In for his prison cost—in addition to those that most well-liked Yoo Ah In’s performing for “supporting a prison.”
- “Given it’s the identical character, I believe Yoo Ah In’s take felt uncooked and really loopy. Kim Sung Cheol’s take wasn’t as dramatic. It left me wanting extra.”
- “Kim Sung Cheol’s performing feels very theatrical. Yoo Ah In’s feels methodical. For Hellbound, I believe Yoo Ah In was higher.”
- “Yoo Ah In didn’t have some irreplaceable expertise in performing. It was a drug-fueled craze, LOL. Don’t credit score him a lot.”
- “Why are we even evaluating a druggie to somebody who isn’t? Yoo Ah In is a prison and we’ll by no means see him once more. Are we making an attempt to see if we’d wish to give him an opportunity to return?”
- “Doping fueled Yoo Ah In’s performing, so…”
- “Kim Sung Cheol was nice, however Yoo Ah In appeared like he was truly loopy. He was an unbelievable actor, I’ll give him that.”
Regardless, Kim Sung Cheol talked about on the press convention that he was merely “pleased to painting” Jung Jin Soo within the second season, whatever the first season’s success.
I’m additionally a fan of Hellbound Season 1. I loved it rather a lot. So, I’ve all the time needed to work with director Yeon Sang Ho, and I’m glad we might collaborate for Season 2. The Jung Jin Soo character was very interesting to me, and I used to be pleased to painting him.
— Kim Sung Cheol
Will the second season of Hellbound be capable of high the primary? Watch the official trailer right here to resolve:
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