The first time I laid eyes on Kim Woo Bin a few years ago, I thought he was one of the oddest looking Korean entertainers to come around. His hulking frame and strong facial features took awhile to get used to, but once I saw his charisma through his acting then it was easy to get used to his unique looks. I have a feeling the same sentiments are pouring in for recent breakout newbie actor Ryu Jun Yeol, starring in his first major K-drama as one of the male leads in Answer Me 1988.
This week the K-media did an article comparing Ryu Jun Yeol’s physical features as similar to Kim Woo Bin, both men have single eye lids and strong chins creating a more masculine look in a sea of pretty flower boy types. The article also praises both men for their height and wide shoulders, saying they represent a refreshing break from the recent K-ent norms of male good looks. What do you guys think? I’m still banking AM1988 for a marathon so have no clue about Ryu Jun Yeol’s appeal as an actor, but is it similar to Kim Woo Bin’s acting style in any way?
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He is very good is all I'm saying. And I just likened him to Kim Woo Bin just a few days ago after seeing his very nerdy youth pictures.
However, seeing him next to Woo Bin in these set of pictures he looks fresh and naive and young even tough Kim Woo Bin is actually 3 years younger. Must be the longer experience in the industry that makes Woo Bin look more sophisticated and worldly.
Love then both!
Agreed about RJY's "fresh" and "naive" aura. You can tell he is a newbie. I like that though.
I saw KWB in school and heirs, while RJR only in replay 1998. I love both, but i think RJR is better actor, and i don't think he has star aura like KWB does.
Yup, KWB has more star power. And RJY has better acting skill.
I agree. Very aptly juxtaposition.
Totally agree!
RJY is definitely the better actor. I think his appeal lies in his acting + amazingly awesome character while KWB's appeal lies in his real-life persona and charisma.
Hoping great things ahead or RJY.
I agree ! Exactly my thoughts.
Aww, yeaaaa! RJY is definitely the better actor of the two. His eyes speak volumes. I'd say KWB was a successful model prior to making his foray in acting so he appeared to be more self-aware.
Fact: Answer series doesn't need flower boys appeal! All actors and actress who starred in this series got low expectations at first, nor do they look too pretty, too handsome but they all wowed everyone in charisma and acting! So refreshing watching this kind of dramas. Kudos to PDnim and sriptwriters! tvN -- trully contents trend leader!
i find woobin's chin/jaw is his weirdest facial feature. how come his chin is that large? guess the rumor that he made jaw surgery is true.
What? His jaw line looks the same as it has when he started out in White Christmas...
He had an underbite correction, which is an actual medical procedure. His chin and jaw are far from being the pointy V shape that's the trend in Korea, so the claim of plastic surgery is a bit far-fetched.
i find woobin's chin/jaw is his weirdest facial feature. how come his chin is that large? guess the rumor that he made jaw surgery is true. all in all, i dont find him good looking. but he got his own aura.
What on earth do you mean? He looks just fine - a nice, manly jaw. You don't want a man with a jaw shaved so pointy that if he rests his chin on your shoulder, you're in pain.
I agree RJY is a better actor though I like KWB to death:D
RJY is a better a much better actor than KWB and this coming from a Woob fan. RJY says so much in his silent moments. AM 1988 is pretty long episode hour count to marathon so good luck to koala on that. I'm sure you'll enjoy it and fall for him and his character like many others have.
Well i don't get KWB vibe on RJY. Also i'm Glad to see i'm not the only one who thinks that Ryu Joon Yeol silent moments in Reply 1988 conveys so many emotions with just his facial features alone. So i do get where his breakout-star is coming from and why people easily fell for him.
I don't think their acting styles are comparable. I always found Kim Woo Bin to be a refreshing actor, especially since I've seen him already in quite a few dramas/shows (A Gentleman's Dignity, School 2013, The Heirs, Twenty). So far Ryu Jun Yeol is still playing the typical male lead with the tough exterior and a soft heart – only, that he doesn't have the usual flower boy looks of leads who typically play that role.
But it's true, I felt the Kim Woo Bin vibes when I first saw Ryu Jun Yeol in Answer Me 1988. Although I agree that Woo Bin has that star aura more – for now.