Upcoming ‘Strong Girl’ Spin-Off Garners Negative Reactions Due To Possible Change In Main Character
Viewers were thrilled upon hearing the news regarding the new "Strong Girl" spin-off. However, after JTBC aired the "Strong Girl Namsoon" finale, fans seemed to have had a change of heart regarding the forthcoming series.
JTBC to Release Male Spin-Off of 'Strong Girl' Franchise
In a report, viewers are unsure if they'd like the upcoming "Strong Girl" spin-off.
Although JTBC has yet to officially update fans regarding the details of the "Strong Girl" spin-off, viewers predicted that there would be a lot of changes in the forthcoming series.
Based on the "Strong Girl Namsoon" finale, the show hints that the possible main character will be a male and speculates that it will be about Strong Man Choong Dong.
Due to this, viewers expressed their dismay about the upcoming sequel and its possible premise, noting that the "Strong Girl" series will not be the same anymore.
As mentioned by the outlet, fans are having second thoughts about JTBC changing the focus of the upcoming series, with some pointing out that having a female main character is the essence of it.
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Some even considered skipping the male spin-off, while the majority of networkers said that it "defeats the purpose of the franchise."
Amid the negative reaction of viewers, the "Strong Girl" series has neither confirmed nor denied the public's predictions regarding the sequel.
'Strong Girl Namsoon' Scores New Milestone After Airing Finale
On the other hand, the 2023 spin-off of "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon," which stars Lee Yoo Mi, ended on a successful note.
After joining the rating race with equally-amazing K-dramas, "Strong Girl Namsoon" episode 16 reached its new personal best.
In a report, Nielsen Korea recorded an average nationwide rating of 10.42 percent. From its personal record of 9.7 during the show's fourth episode, the rom-com series saw a huge increase during the finale.
The spin-off "Strong Girl Namsoon" was headlined by Lee Yoo Mi, Kim Jung Eun, and Kim Hae Sook, who took on the roles of three generations of strong women.
In the K-drama, the trio uses their powers to help eradicate crime, especially the drug trade, in their area.
The villain, Ryu Shi Oh, was played by Byeon Woo Seok, who portrayed the role of Doogo CEO, who was behind the huge drug circulation in Seoul.
The JTBC series also featured Ong Seung Wu as Kang Nam Soon's love interest.
Other than the lead stars, "Strong Girl Namsoon" also showcased a cameo by Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young, who headlined "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon."
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Written by Geca Wills
