Will he prove the critics wrong?
Big news for K-pop fans! Ahead of the eagerly awaited release of DreamWorks’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, AB6IX’s Lee Daehwi has been announced as the voice for the main character, Hiccup, in the Korean dubbing. This is a huge step for him, and fans are buzzing about this new “side quest.”
Of course, while AB6IX fans are celebrating, other moviegoers are expressing disappointment. They expected a seasoned voice actor for such a beloved role. Many were hoping for familiar names like Oh Seung Yoon—who lent his voice in the original 2010 movie—or the renowned Shin Yong Woo from the TV adaptation back in 2012. So, when the news hit about Lee Daehwi’s cast—well, let’s just say, reactions have been mixed.
While the announcement got this enthusiastic response from fans:
“AB6IX Lee Daehwi to Join Korean Dub of Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon
Movie Title: How to Train Your Dragon
Release Date: June 6, 2025”
— @ab6ix_official/Instagram
Others had some choice words, like:
- “Use actual voice actors. The problem is celebrities taking jobs away from professionals just because they’re famous.”
- “I clicked in thinking it would be a professional voice actor… turns out it’s an idol.”
- “If you’re going to cast someone, at least pick someone well-known. I don’t even know who this is.”
However, there are also voices defending Daehwi, pointing out that the production choice isn’t his fault. One commenter said:
“If you want to complain, complain about the production company that cast an idol instead of a voice actor. It’s not like he stole someone’s job.”
So here’s the scoop: can Lee Daehwi pull it off? The world premiere of DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon takes place in Korea on June 6, 2025 (KST). Will he win over the critics and fans alike, or will the backlash from previous idol casting in movies like Trolls Band Together haunt him?
Stay tuned—the verdict’s still out!
