I like her acting here, if the first ep doesn't suit you then try something else
I found both her comedic timing and her chemistry with Chaemin great, so I think the only people who could have issues would be those who didn't like her to begin with.
"Lee Chae-min embodies the image of an absolute monarch with his strong eyes and firm vocalization, while delicately depicting the human side shaken by trauma and loneliness, completing the tyrant Lee Heon as a three-dimensional character. Furthermore, the-for-tat chemistry created by working with Lim Yoon-ah, who plays Yeon Ji-young, and the various emotions behind the tyrant's ruthlessness were naturally brought to life, doubling the charm of the character.
Lee Chae-min, who established himself as a next-generation actor by showing off his youthful face in his previous work, proved his expanded acting spectrum through this 'Tyrant's Chef'. His ability to perfectly integrate into the character in the first broadcast alone by filling in the majesty and humanity of a tyrant in detail was enough to confirm his growth as an actor and turn viewers' expectations into confidence." (https://star.mbn.co.kr/entertain/11401263)
Everyone doubted him and he proved them all wrong in *one* episode đ
It is not enough for an actor to have only an amazing personality; strong acting skills are also essential, which…
These are the directorâs comments, and he seems to disagree with you. But it will be clear soon enough if he's nailed it or not. He looks great in the trailers. Perfect deep voice.
Looks like this will follow Would You Marry Me? which premieres in October. The premiere for this being on Nov 21 seems like it still may be accurate then.
"This [the ML casting] happened during pre-production before the filming of the drama. There were many candidates, not just him (Park Sung-hoon). Usually, dramas don't always cast the actors they want. I think it just happened during the process. He wasn't the actor I had in mind from the beginning, but I'm 100%, no, 120% satisfied with Lee Chae-min, whom I met later on. He was so wonderful."
"All actors, when they're new, give it their all with passion and dedication, but that doesn't always translate into good results in the final product. However, Lee Chae-min not only prepared diligently, but also delivered. I think many people will be able to see that on screen."
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Lee Chae-min, who established himself as a next-generation actor by showing off his youthful face in his previous work, proved his expanded acting spectrum through this 'Tyrant's Chef'. His ability to perfectly integrate into the character in the first broadcast alone by filling in the majesty and humanity of a tyrant in detail was enough to confirm his growth as an actor and turn viewers' expectations into confidence."
(https://star.mbn.co.kr/entertain/11401263)
Everyone doubted him and he proved them all wrong in *one* episode đ
Great start! Best first episode rating for a tvN weekend drama this year!
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The premiere for this being on Nov 21 seems like it still may be accurate then.
"This [the ML casting] happened during pre-production before the filming of the drama. There were many candidates, not just him (Park Sung-hoon). Usually, dramas don't always cast the actors they want. I think it just happened during the process. He wasn't the actor I had in mind from the beginning, but I'm 100%, no, 120% satisfied with Lee Chae-min, whom I met later on. He was so wonderful."
"All actors, when they're new, give it their all with passion and dedication, but that doesn't always translate into good results in the final product. However, Lee Chae-min not only prepared diligently, but also delivered. I think many people will be able to see that on screen."