Lee Ji Ah’s Acting in ‘Pandora: Beneath the Paradise’ Causes Disappointment Among Viewers
After making a comeback to the small screen, Lee Ji Ah is getting criticized for her performance in tvN's new drama "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise."
Apart from the lead star's acting, viewers seemed not impressed with the revenge drama's storyline.
Before the drama made its premiere, "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise" is getting quite a hype after veteran screenwriter Kim Soon Ok became part of the series as the creator.
Moreover, Choi Young Hoon who helmed Honey Lee's "One the Woman" is the director of the weekend series.
From the screenwriter to the director, the casting lineup of "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise" also sparked excitement among the public as it features stars from the hit series "The penthouse: War in Life" like Lee Ji Ah, and Bong Tae Gyu as well as award-winning actor Lee Sang Yoon, Park Ki Woong and Jang Hee Jin of "Flower of Evil."
Unfortunately, after airing its two episodes, viewers were dismayed with how the series was presented.
Viewers Disappointed at Lee Ji Ah's Performance in 'Pandora: Beneath the Paradise'
According to a media outlet, the public was disappointed with Lee Ji Ah's "awkward acting" as she plays the main character Hong Tae Ra.
Viewers pointed out that it was her "little facial expression" that made the performance off.
The report also cited that even in scenes where her character required full emotion, particularly when she discovered her identity, Lee Ji Ah's acting seemed "emotionless."
In "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise" the actress took on the role of a woman who lost her memory for 15 years after being involved in a tragedy.
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However, she discovered that she almost perfect life was orchestrated by a person who has a devious plan.
Hong Tae Ra's husband is a tech genius, Pyo Jae Hyun, played by Lee sang Yoon while Jang Hee Jin plays Lee Ji Ah's on-screen best friend Go Hae Soo.
Lee Ji Ah Spills Her Preparation for Her New Role
Ahead of the premiere, the actress shared the preparations she had to go through for her role as Hong Tae Ra.
In one of the interviews, Lee Ji Ah teased fans by saying "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise" "has a lot of entertaining visual elements."
She elaborates by explaining that even in technicalities, it is something that viewers do not see often.
"We're trying a lot of unique and new things, so I too am really looking forward to the premiere," she furthered.
As for her role, she said that she went through intense physical training since her character is exposed to various combat skills.
"Pandora: Beneath the Paradise" has officially aired its two episodes and had received a decent rating like its predecessor "Crash Course in Romance."
