may be he is also playing an alien who has no emotions- no better argument than this-

yunho don't do it. please

it's more like "Oh No! YunHo?!?" for me...

Oh dear god please NO!

He can't act... It was painful to watch him in Yawang and I was actually glad when he was gone :P He basically had the same expression for like every emotion ever... I would have felt bad for his character if only the acting had been better....

There are just so many other young actors with actual talent that would fit better...

I've only seen clips of his work in Yawang, which were pretty freaking hilarious. I can't honestly say if he's better or worse. Though I seriously laughed when I read this news given his reputation...

Lol...me too!! I was never on the Yunho bandwagon and when I saw this I thought "Why?" He's one of them ppl who should just stick to what he's good at...no offensive to the fans cuz I like him when he sings..lol :)

more of the reaction on kportals are "please.. don't do it" hmm but just wondering why with kim soo hyun and jeon ji hyun they need an idol actor as 2nd lead not that i didn't like yunho but really *i want to say the word please too* but still look forward to the show

Nowadays Idols are everywhere, Personally, I don't mind if they are casted in dramas but at least they should choose the best idol actors instead of footacting idols like Yunho.
I only watched Yawang because of Kwon Sang Woo, and honestly now I understand why they said Yunho is so awkward.

I watched yawang and although he started very awkward i think he was decent enough in the last episodes he was in it. So many idols doing worse and getting less criticism. But Anyway, if he will be in it or not, i'm really curious about that drama, i like Jeon Ji-hyun, going to watch.

NOOOO. And it's not just "a second lead". Being a second lead means that he will have many interaction with Jun Ji Hyun and I could imagine already how awkward it will be with his "..." acting to deal with Jun Ji Hyun A list sassy and comical acting.

Meaning: if he really that cruel to accept this drama, this drama will be ruined by at least a quarter.

I'm not hating. But really. Jun Ji Hyun needs someone that could match her comical acting. This is a comedy romance drama. Not tragedy :"(

Please. Just please. This drama will mark JJH's 14 years drama comeback. He could have his own drama with him as the male lead. I won't even rant if he really does. But not this one. Just not this one.

And again, why does anyone cast him in the first place while we have dozens capable actor (or even idol)?

SM eventually show their power after their success with SM C&C their idol easily gain main role in many expect to be popular dramas, no matter their acting skill is...shit..

yunho is really painful to watch, production side said they want to cast yunho because of his overseas selling power but before SM build SM C&C their idols rarely get big role in popular drama despite it popularity overseas

well they may try to push him more more toward acting since TVXQ is flopping hard in korea...so better they have something to do then nothing at all....

lulz.

The kdrama fan in me winces at this possible casting, but ngl the TVXQ fan in me kind of wants it just so I can imagine Yunho's inner fanboy spaz. Does he still cite Jeon Ji-hyun as his ideal type? It'd be cute if he could play her fiance.

But yeah, as far as acting ability, it ain't gonna be pretty.

(Who are we kidding, though, Jeon Ji-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun are the reason we'll be watching in the first place.)

Hhmmm I thought he suppose to be in Golden Rainbow? Uie's new weekend drama.

I like the old Younho in a drama I watched few years ago, Go Ara was his partner.

No. Just no.

I only have this to say "f*** nooooooooooooo" Worst acting idol! Complete worst!

oh please its a big NO!!

I am a fan of Yunho. But seriously .... 'No!' and 'Not again?!' I cannot bear to see him act in any drama. It's just awarkward when he acts and I just find it painful to watch his acting. I can't figure out the reason why .... he should consider focusing just on his singing career.

He just really shouldn't do this. And considering he's Jun Ji Hyun's fan, he really really shouldn't do it. This marks her return to dramaland in over a decade with two recent box office hits under her belt. Plus KSH is making his return to dramaland after the monster hit that was TMTETS and two recent box office hits as well. This is probably the most anticipated drama of the year given who these two are and also because it marks their onscreen reunion after THIEVES. I'd cut Yunho some slack if this was another drama, but not with this one. Second lead status in a drama with two actors who have movie star status and he hasn't even proven himself as an actor in dramaland yet? A second lead acting with KSH and JJH should be someone who at least has solid footing in dramaland. If the production team for this drama is hell bent on adding an idol for overseas sales, pick a popular one who knows how to act and let him have a supporting role instead. Their fans will still watch. And people wonder why Won Bin hasn't done a drama in years. I shudder to think what would happen with his comeback. Can't believe the production team. This is Jun Ji Hyun's comeback for goodness sakes.

This is the thing - from what I've observed (and yes, I have watched his performances in dramas) he just..tries...So...HARD.

He's painfully self-aware and it jars the viewer out of the experience.

By comparison - Song Seung-heon (aka hand-towel) has the ability to charm the audience even while clearly out of his depth -- you can literally see the wheels turning in his head as he thinks "Ok, now it's time to make a grimace face, then I'll wow them with roll-y eyeballs and I'll top it off with a flourish hand gesture!" "The crowd will LOVE it!"

It's like he's *in* on the joke and is actually driving (and owning) it. He's a limited actor you can enjoy without feeling bad about it, because he's having such fun.

Yunho - is more like watching a toddler running at the edge of a swimming pool. It makes you nervous and angsty that disaster will strike at any moment.

If he does take this role, I really hope someone he trusts guides him to "Let it FLOW" don't be so wound-up that you make the audience uncomfortable with your over-attempt to be good, really reallllly gooood.

I actually liked his acting and was kind of drawn to him in YAWANG. I'm in no way a cassie and generally dislike idol actors. but I really did not find him terrible as some here are making him out to be. and call me crazy but I don't see anything special in some "regular"/ "original" actors either. this includes Kim Soo Hyun (puts up a flame shield)
I did not have much interest (UFO! BOO HOO!), but might check it out now.

Yunho, you? NO!

he's one of those people who would actually spoil a drama for me

saw him in Yawang and cringed. his voice was kinda annoying too.

My problem with him is his voice, it just doesn't fit him ...

Why does SM keep pushing him as an actor? He really CANNOT act, I say this as a fan. He's my second bias, but man his acting makes me cringe. Not only that, but he's up against JJH and KSH? Jesus have mercy.

Ha,ha. All these people claiming not be a Cassie. Most of us nonfans have no idea what a Cassie is, so thanks for the denial-affirmation that you truly are a Cassie.

I think yunho is great as himself and I really respect him but as an actor..... it's sad to say but I think I would prefer kim hyun joong over him any day.

yunho's problem is actually over-acting lol he's far from wooden but over-emoting is not a good thing either. he sort of reminds me of goo hye sun.. which is not a good thing.

Phew. I thought I was the only one who dislike him as an actor. But as a singer, that dude has talent. Yunho, please just stick to singing and dancing. Those are your talents and are enough to make you popular. Acting will only decrease your popularity if you must pursue. He was a turnoff in Yawang: Stiff and blank.

You know Yunho...I think you should sit this one out buddy

oh god no, yunho...

Nooooo. Nobody is excited about this news, especially his fans. Why does SM keep trying to make him as an actor happen.

This is news writing, offering the news and criticism without being overly dramatic and without using profanities to nail the point like other drama blogs out there. I love you, gf!

That said, Yunho, please don't do it. PLEASE!!! Why not try variety like Changmin did. He's doing great, maybe you will too.

I don't know about Yunho but I can't stand Kim Soo-hyun's acting and I'm not exactly a fan of Jeon Ji-hyun neither so I won't be watching but maybe Yunho should join so the fanboys and fangirls of the main two can cry a river.

Go Yunho!
Nvm the comments here. I doubt the majority even watch K-drama anyway, there are here mostly to bash cos they enjoy putting others down (yeah, they're sad but what can you do?) I'm definitely looking forward to this. Hope he'll accept the role.
Wishing you all the best and good luck. TVXQ's 10th anniversary is coming up soon so i'm looking forward to that too.

Please God don't let yunho act in this drama. I cringe every time he acts. Just stick to your dance moves.

Go Yunho!!!
He was pretty good in Yawang. To improve in acting you need to continue act. So, Go My Yunho!

I said this once I will say it again. I cannot, for the life of me, fathom how can such a gorgeous face be so bad at emoting / acting? I desperately want him to succeed and improve but it's just not helping. He's so self aware.

LOL .... Yunho ... Yunho .... Yunho .... please don't please .... I am laughing all day today because all the hilarious comments fans wrote about his acting .... Nobody hates him but nobody wants him to act in the drama ....
As a DBSK fan for 6 years I used to like him and all 4 other members like Crazy ..... By the way I love K drama more than K POP ... Only one group I like was/is DBSK/JYJ. Then around 2009, this leader of DBSK played a lead role in drama called "Heading to the Ground" .... Oh lord his acting was so bad I cried like almost for week ... Seriously ... I just hate him and whole DBSK .... It was stupid but his acting really hit me ... Not in positively though .... Then they broke up .... Than SKKS happen and again I became super crazy fan of DBSK/JYJ ....

What I mean is HE is GOD as DBSK ... U- KNOW what I mean ... He is amazing singer and dancer and concert performer and lovely human being ... BUT ACTING PLEASE. NOOOOOO .... I don't know why SM wants to make him Joker .... They are freaking making tons of money by their concert ....

So.. never seen this guy act.
Can someone rank him amongst other sucky idol actors like jung yong hwa, taecyeon, kim hyun joong in order from best to worst?