The striking difference in skin tone between actors Ju Jihoon and Lee Jong-suk is drawing attention.

On November 11, Disney+ released preview stills for episodes 5 and 6 of its original series, "The Remarried Empress."

The stills capture a tense, high-stakes moment in which Sovieshu (played by Ju Jihoon), Emperor of the Eastern Empire, and Prince Heinrey (played by Lee Jongsuk) of the Western Kingdom point their swords at each other. Having engaged in a subtle war of nerves over Navier (played by Shin Minah), the two men have finally come face-to-face in a direct confrontation.

Amidst this, the striking contrast in skin tone between Ju Jihoon and Lee Jongsuk drew significant attention. In the released photos, Ju Jihoon exudes a heavy, intense aura with his bronzed skin and sharp, deep-set eyes. In contrast, Lee Jongsuk displays a different kind of charm with his fair complexion and gentle features.

Following the release of the first four episodes of "The Remarried Empress," Ju Jihoon’s skin tone sparked various reactions online. Because his complexion appeared noticeably darker than that of the other actors, some even jokingly speculated whether he might be suffering from poor liver health. Netizens commented, "Why didn't they do any color grading?", "They really should have used more reflectors," and "Some post-production touch-ups are urgently needed."

The contrast between the two actors became even more pronounced as scenes were unveiled showing a direct confrontation between them, highlighting the difference between Ju Jihoon and Lee Jongsuk, the latter of whom has long been noted for having a complexion even fairer than that of many actresses.

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This is the best // It's warm // Ridiculous // I'm upset // I'm mad

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1. [+316, -21]
He’s like an older Sovieshu whose liver has gone bad

2.[ +333, -71]
When Soo-ae read the lines for this project a few years back, that’s when they should have started filming, with Lee Joonhyuk as her co-star. It’s not just Ju Jihoon who’s the problem; Lee Jongsuk is a complete mismatch, and Shin Minah’s thin, mosquito-like voice is just bizarre

3. [+199, -66]
Still, I like Ju Jihoon more

4. [+33, -3]
His complexion is yellowish... Could there actually be something wrong with his liver? I’m not joking, I’m being serious

5. [+27, -5]
Ju Jihoon should use his appearance fee to cover some touch-up costs... if he’s going to look that washed out!!!!



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