Shin Hyun Bin’s Screen Time in ‘Reborn Rich’ Questioned by Viewers
Amid the drama's success, Shin Hyun Bin's screen time in "Reborn Rich" is being questioned by viewers.
The JTBC series continues to gain hype as the audience lauded its thought-provoking plot and stellar cast lineup. However, some pointed out the actress' lack of screen time considering that she is Song Joong Ki's female lead.
Is Shin Hyun Bin's Role in 'Reborn Rich' Not a Female Lead Material?
As raised by a media outlet, viewers noticed that rarely appeared in the drama despite her being one of the lead stars.
In the web-novel Shin Hyun Bin's character, Seo Min Young will be teaming up with Jin Do Joon to defeat Soonyang Group, run by Jin Yang Chul (Lee Sung Min).
However, as seen in the drama, Seo Min Young lacks a stronger presence despite the drama airing six episodes.
With this, viewers are looking forward to seeing more of Seo Min Young and her interaction with Jin Do Joon and Chairman Jin Yang Chul.
Apart from the screen time, viewers also pointed out the image of Shin Hyun Bin and her role.
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In the drama, Seo Min Young is a fearless prosecutor who is dubbed by others as the Soonyang Group grim reaper because she is determined to stop the illegal activities of the conglomerate.
However, despite the actress' amazing acting skills, some viewers pointed out that playing a tough prosecutor was not convincing.
In addition, Shin Hyun Bin's portrayal of Seo Min Young in her twenties reportedly looks "too mature" for the role.
Shin Hyun Bin Dramas Aside from 'Reborn Rich'
Viewers might recognize Shin Hyun Bin appearing in various dramas.
After debuting in 2010, she made her big break in the same year after landing a lead role in the movie "She's On Duty" with Kim In Kwon and Kim Jeong Tae.
As for her first K-drama appearance, Shin Hyun Bin is among the lead stars in the historical K-drama Warrior Baek Dong Soo opposite Ji Chang Wook.
From then on, her acting career blossomed and appeared in "Queen of Mystery Season 1," "Argon," and "Confession" but it was the medical K-drama "Hospital Playlist" that gained her much attention from the viewers.
Shin Hyun Bin took the role of timid resident doctor Jang Gyeo Wool with fans lauding her loveline with Yoo Yeon Seok who plays fellow doctor Ahn Jung Won.
It was followed by recognition as Best New Actress at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards and a lead role with Go Hyun Jung for "Reflection of You" and with Goo Kyung Goo Kyo Hwan in" Monstrous."
What to Expect in Song Joong Ki's Drama 'Reborn Rich'
Airing thrice a week, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, "Reborn Rich" episode 7 is scheduled on December 3 via JTBC, ViuTV, and Viki.
For the upcoming episode, it is set to feature an intense confrontation between Jin Yang Chul and Jin Do Joon after the latter revealed that he is the major shareholder of Miracle Investor who funded Choi Chang Je's mayoral run.
