After the K-drama “Lovely Runner” finished, individuals began discussing the director, Yoon Jong Ho, rather than the actual show. He expressed a few things about the lead actor, Kim Hye Yoon, in a meeting that certainly stood out enough to be noticed.
Kim Hye Yoon worked effectively in “Lovely Runner.” She played her personality all around well, and individuals cherished watching her. Her acting abilities and difficult work made the show a success, and fans truly loved her.
But in the meeting, Director Yoon Jong Ho expressed a few things about Kim Hye Yoon’s acting that made certain individuals upset. Some thought he was being discourteous about her performance, while others thought he was simply offering his perspective.
His remarks got everybody talking, particularly on social media and among fans of the show. Many fans defended Kim Hye Yoon, saying how incredible they thought she was. Others thought the director’s words were pointless and discourteous.
Directors Opinion on Kim Hye Yoon’s Appearance
During his interview, the director discussed working with lead actors Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon on the drama “Lovely Runner.” He explained that playing their characters at various ages (secondary school, college, and adulthood) required unique consideration. For instance, the secondary school renditions of their characters talked in somewhat higher voices than their more established adaptations.
Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon endeavored to change their voices. The cast and group gave close consideration to everything about ensuring the characters were depicted well. While the director applauded Kim Hye Yoon’s acting abilities and recognized her standing, he felt she expected to work on her appearance. He accepted that for a rom-com, the female lead was expected to look exceptionally interesting to cause the crowd to have confidence in the romantic tale.
The director said that assuming the part of Im Sol had exceptional difficulties past acting. Since Im Sol is the female lead in a lighthearted comedy, it was significant for her to look appealing enough for viewers to accept that Sun Jae would fall for her at first sight. The director needed to exhibit Kim Hye Yoon’s excellence and frequently pushed her to work on her appearance.
The director noticed that Kim Hye Yoon accepted his recommendation genuinely and began dealing with her appearance, utilizing methods like “camera massage.”
Fans Angry Over Director’s Remark
After the director’s remarks, fans have firmly criticized him, calling his perspectives critical. They have blamed director Yoon Jong Ho for being chauvinist and shallow, particularly for his evaluation of Kim Hye Yoon’s appearance, which could have upset her.
the audacity to speak in such a way about the female lead and actress that brought so much success to your project i would be ashamed
— rea ★ (@jangukchoyeong) June 1, 2024
everybody's angry but you know what? i'm sad atp. because this is just so sad. she worked her ass off for 9-10 months and now here we are, asking for her basic rights and justice to her and hy herself can't even say a word because well… she's a WOMAN!
— xima☆ (@afairytael) June 1, 2024
Director Yoon Jong Ho’s comments caused a major reaction from fans and society. Many individuals took to social media to communicate their resentment, saying that focusing on Kim Hye Yoon’s looks is unfair and demeaning. They believe this shows a bigger problem in the entertainment industry, where female actors are often judged more harshly based on their looks than male actors. Critics argue that this focus on appearance undermines the hard work and talent of actresses like Kim Hye-yoon.
Individuals blame director Yoon for sexism, accepting that his remarks mirror a cultural issue where women are esteemed more for their looks than their capacities or accomplishments.
