Another of her co-stars was also criticized in the same way.
Koreaboo
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While talent is important, visuals also play a part in a star’s success more often than not. In the case of actors, this is sometimes so true that handsome actors cast in roles after often criticized for their talents not lining up.
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Recently, an actor was criticized for the opposite ahead of a series due to his co-star’s visuals.
Earlier this year, JTBC confirmed the airing of its next K-Drama series, titled We Are All Trying Here.
A jealous, envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to succeed.
— IMDB
Actress Go Youn Jung plays Byeon Eun A, a producer known for her sharp film reviews, while actor Koo Kyo Hwan stars as Hwang Dong Man, an aspiring film maker who feels behind his peers.
Go Youn Jung | JTBC Koo Kyo Hwan | JTBC
The show’s first previews recently were shared, and have been discussed online. One viral post discussed the two actors visuals and ages, complaining that Koo did not “match” Go’s.
Koo is 42, while Go is 29.
no hate to him and I know he is a good actor but give her a male lead worth of her visuals and one that matches her age?? https://t.co/bR4xXCnogy
— swaraa (@ladydiorz) March 10, 2026
Some agreed, questioning why an actor with talent and less of a “visual difference” in their opinion couldn’t be selected.
people be jumping on you but i totally agree😭 yes he is talented but why cant her male leads be all talented, equally as attractive as her and not too old for her
— gurbahj (@gurbahj2) March 10, 2026
They stay casting her along side ugly ass men…. good thing i watch them bcz of her pic.twitter.com/fGpxdH1spQ
— beth (@revivaIpinks) March 10, 2026
In response to the viral post, many debated that having a talented actor over one considered to be more “visual” was more important. Many defended the actor as well, expressing their own feelings about his visuals.
people like you are exactly why kdramas keep casting dudes who got nothing going for them except a face and zero acting skills. then everyone wonders why the acting is mid. please just shut up. https://t.co/imCuaS1pyt
— 🗯️ (@hyepepi) March 10, 2026
The obsession with “matching her visuals” is so weird… this is a drama not a couple photoshoot. Acting + chemistry matters more than your personal visual rankings….REST PLEASE! https://t.co/2M86qCo8h5
— harii (@hailsjbbb) March 10, 2026
The number of likes are speaking how K-drama fans tear down actors with actual range & hype pretty faces who can barely deliver a line & still wonder why the quality keeps dropping. The irony writes itself. https://t.co/QUivMcMi52
— AiSh TLG 🦋 (@MeeeAisha) March 10, 2026
imagine choosing looks over talent. the funny thing is, he’s not even the ugly man you want him to be. the real problem is that some of you prefer actors who are “handsome” (according to some of you) but have botched faces and can’t even act properly in front of the camera https://t.co/VLPQNyXV4A
— 𝑳𝒖𝒏𝒂 ☾⋆⁺₊ (@mnly_lunarr) March 10, 2026