Jisoo is facing controversy after comments from director Kim Byung Woo regarding her role in Omniscient Reader: The Prophet.
On July 17, the director spoke out, addressing criticism of Jisoo’s acting. He stated, “I’m aware that there was criticism. But that also proved that she was well cast. If the role of Lee Ji Hye were played by someone else, the audience may not realize who she is.”
He continued, “Jisoo’s character appears quite late in the film’s storyline. But in the original novel, Lee Ji Hye is a very important character who undergoes significant development.” This remark sparked backlash, implying that Jisoo was cast more for her fame than her acting skills.
Korean netizens quickly reacted.
“Jisoo must feel humiliated…”
“What is the director doing throwing shade like that…”
“Wow, the wording is hilarious…Basically, he’s saying it doesn’t matter because she doesn’t have much screen time.”
“Why would a director say something like that… yikes.”
Many comments pointed out that the director’s words seemed disrespectful. Criticism ranged from concern about Jisoo’s portrayal to questions about the director’s promotional tactics.
“You can’t be an idol forever, especially not at 40…”
“I feel bad for Jisoo.”
The director’s comments have not only put Jisoo in a difficult position but also raised questions about casting decisions in film. Fans are eager to see how this plays out.
Here’s the full video from the interview:
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
