[instiz] LEE JANGWOO, IS IT PROBLEMATIC TO GAIN WEIGHT...COMPLAINS "I CAN'T GET CAST"

Actor Lee Jangwoo, who recently garnered attention for his noticeably fuller appearance, has come under fire for remarks he made regarding casting opportunities.

On the September 17th episode of the MBC variety show “I Live Alone”, Lee Jangwoo expressed frustration over not receiving drama offers, saying, “I’m not getting any roles.” However, after his appearance on the show showcasing his fuller figure, some viewers criticized his comments as “complaining from a place of privilege.” Others suggested it might be better for him to focus on variety shows rather than dramas for the time being. This also brought renewed attention to comments he made last month about casting.

On August 26th, Lee Jangwoo appeared on the YouTube channel “Jeong Jun-ha Haha” and shared the behind-the-scenes story of being cast in the drama “My Only One.” He revealed that after completing his military service at the age of 33, no dramas were offering him roles. In response, he sent a long message to writer Kim Sa-kyung, expressing his eagerness and readiness to work hard.

Writer Kim replied by telling him to wait a little. Eventually, after production of the drama was temporarily paused, Lee Jangwoo was confirmed for the cast. However, this process sparked controversy, with some accusing him of using “personal connections” to land the role. Since the casting was finalized late in production, there was speculation that another actor may have been replaced to make room for Lee.

Lee Jangwoo also stirred debate over his appearance while playing the role of Darren Wang in the drama. In an interview, he said, “The writer and director wanted me to lose weight, but I purposely didn't,” explaining that he wanted to maintain an appearance that fit the character. However, this statement led to further criticism from some online users, accusing him of using connections and lacking self-discipline. On the other hand, some netizens defended him, saying, “Gaining weight isn’t inherently wrong; the criticism is too harsh,” and “As long as he’s happy, that’s what matters.”

Due to this, many fans have expressed disappointment in Lee Jangwoo, who seems to be waiting for casting calls without showing clear signs of self-management for roles. Now, attention is focused on how he will appear in front of the camera going forward.

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/213/0001324826

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1. Just lose weight...

2. Please lose weight... If you're gonna do variety shows, at least be funny... If you're gonna just try to emotionally appeal us, then just go shoot dramas instead

3. He begged a writer he was close with and got the lead role on the condition that he'd lose some weight, but then he just decided on his own that having some weight would add depth and suit the character better, so he didn't lose any and went ahead with filming. That's seriously legendary

4. Please lose weight...

5. Even people who are all pampered and put together are struggling in the industry and moving on to other fields, but with that kind of weight… No way there's work coming in. Might as well stick to doing business.

6. Why does he complain so much

7. If only he worked hard and lost the weight, he could be so handsome, but the thing is his image gets in the way too much...

8. Do you think other actors are fools? Just go work harder on losing weight

9. Go lose weight... He even knows the reason why he's not getting cast...

10. I thought he wanted to stop being an actor

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