Lee Jong Suk’s casting in upcoming webtoon adaptation faces criticism

Actor Lee Jong Suk has been confirmed as the male lead for the upcoming drama Aesop’s romancebut the casting is already sparking debate among netizens.

According to reports, Lee Jong Suk Tae Iseop, a third-generation chaebol known for being perfect in every aspect except romance, will star in the office romance based on the popular web novel and web toon.

While many viewers expressed excitement over Lee Jong Suk’s return to a full romance male lead for the first time in years, others questioned whether he fit the character described in the original work.

• IDK if he fits it, but I welcome a romcom from him.
• Ah… He’s no match for Tae Iseop.
• His acting…
• He doesn’t fit it…
• Ah… that’s not what I suggested…. Hmm…

However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans defended the casting, noting Lee Jong Suk’s proven romance acting and ability to reinterpret characters. He will also play soon Remarried Empressa dramatic romance.

As discussions continue online, Aesop’s romance has already begun to garner attention ahead of production, highlighting the strong expectations surrounding adaptations of popular web novel properties.