[TRANS] 100729 ‘Hallyu Idol Challenge' – Yoochun vs. Hyun Joong

Moving from the stage to television dramas, SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong and DBSK’s Yoochun are now competing in a “Hallyu Idol Challenge”, where their self-pride is the reward for the ultimate champion.

SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong will once again be displaying his acting skills in MBC’s Mizuki drama [It Started With A Kiss] (broadcast begins 1 September) while DBSK’s Yoochun will transform into an actor in KBS’s television drama [SungKyunKwan Scandal] (broadcast begins 30 August), which will be screened every Monday and Tuesday. Both Hyun Joong and Yoochun, who are currently going through a tough time in terms of issues with their management companies and with their group, have caught the attention of the masses by marking their new start with acting. So far, Kim Hyun Joong and Yoochun have been competitors in the area of music. Hyun Joong proved his acting abilities in his perfect portrayal of senior Yoon Ji Hoo in [Boys Over Flowers]. Despite that, he was criticized for his lack of expression and pronunciation, and these will be the main obstacles he needs to overcome in the upcoming drama. Even though the current character is a 180-degree change from the one played in [Boys Over Flowers], Hyun Joong still hopes to play the character perfectly. In [Boys Over Flowers], senior Yoon Ji Hoo was often described as gentle, but the character in [It Started With A Kiss] is one who is cold-blooded and nonchalant towards all things.

After having seen both Taiwan’s and Japan’s versions of the drama, Kim Hyun Joong is now feeling the pressure of having to play out a character that is completely different (from his previous role). Yoochun, who is involved in the drama [SungKyunKwan Scandal], is also starting out his path as an actor with a lot of pressure. Even though he has been recognized for his abilities in the area of music, Yoochun is still considered a newbie in the area of television dramas. Yoochun is extremely gentle as an actor, a complete opposite from the strong disposition he carries when he is in DBSK. In [SungKyunKwan Scandal], Yoochun plays the lead role of a man who is perfect in everything and lacks in nothing.

Amongst the fans of television dramas that are based on original novels, a heated discussion has opened up around two mains points about Yoochun’s character – “Best Role” and “Similarity of The Character Played by Yoochun and Yoochun’s Personal Character”. In order to play the role out better, Yoochun, who is challenging acting for the first time, donned on the ancient costume required for the drama and cheerfully attended the press conference. Both colleagues and competitors at the same time, the television drama duel between both Kim Hyun Joong’s and Yoochun’s acting skills will definitely be something to anticipate and look forward to.

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