Recently, actor Park Seo Joon appeared in director Go Chang Seok's online entertainment program. He shared about the harsh comments he had received regarding his appearance, and the fact that they almost did not affect him.
In the conversation, singer O3ohn commented: Park Seo Joon is an underrated actor in terms of acting, his appearance seems to overwhelm real talent.
Park Seo Joon surprisingly replied: Actually, I am the one who is criticized a lot for my appearance. But I really don't care.
Director Go Chang Seok was so surprised that he could not believe his ears: did I hear wrong? Seo Joon was criticized for his appearance?
O3ohn further explained that some netizens may say statements such as: He does not have the appearance of a male lead, and countless other diverse opinions, sometimes completely baseless comments.
According to the media, Park Seo Joon's calmness and composure when faced with criticism on social media shows his maturity in facing glory and fame, proving his status as a brave actor, allowing his work to speak for its value.
When appearing on the show "You quiz on the block", Park Seo Joon once revealed that when he first entered the profession, he had to listen to many comments criticizing his appearance.
"My eyes are my biggest concern. I received a lot of criticism because I could hardly debut at that time. People prefer people with special looks over people who look like me. Therefore, I have heard comments like: Where did this child come from?
I was even advised to have plastic surgery, which gradually lost my confidence. I often think, 'What's wrong with me? Is this not the way for me?", the actor recalled.
The star born in 1988 is famous for the series of films "Pretty Noona", "Finding Your own", "How is Secretary Kim? , "Youth Struggles", " Itaewon Class", "Cops", "Parasite Parasite", "Gyeongseong Creature"...
In 2023, Park Seo Joon joined the Marvel Cines Universe, with a supporting role in Captain Marvel 2: The Marvels. Despite only playing a small role, Park Seo Joon being the 3rd Korean actor to appear in a Marvel film is still a source of great pride for the Korean media and public.
Park Seo Joon is preparing to return as the lead in the romantic comedy Surely Tomorrow, which aired on December 6.
