The lead Netflix K-drama "Genie, Make A Wish," starring Suzy and Kim Woo Bin, has recently turned into a hot issue following criticism of the acting of its main actors in a provocative scene.

The K-drama, premiered on October 3, has already become a subject of scrutiny prior to release, and responses to its initial episodes have only further encouraged controversy.
suzy's character curses, leaving Kim Woo Bin's character openly shocked. Though the scene gained popularity among foreign fans for the surprise turn of events, it was more strongly reacted to in Korea.
When the clip went up on popular internet forum theqoo, some netizens wondered about the authenticity of the acting. One commenter stated, "It doesn't hit right LOL." Another added, "Both are just not good."
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Some users were frank about their criticism. One read, "They're both bad at acting." Another wrote, "Honestly, I think I could act that better myself."
Some of the reactions emphasized the strange tone of the acting. In one of the comments, "Both of them are weird lol. Why are both of their acting like that? Why is the acting so bad."
Others protested, however, that the strange acting style could have been deliberate, considering the plot of the drama.
A netizen posted, "Since they're supposed to be psychopaths, doing it emotionlessly like that kind of fits lol."
Another commentator opined that the problem lay not in the actors but in the script, commenting, "I think it's just because there's too much cursing in the lines that it feels weird — the acting itself doesn't seem awkward."
Koreaboo earlier reported that "Genie, Make A Wish" had been dogged by controversy ever since the announcement, with skepticism and anticipation surrounding it owing to its dark content and unorthodox strategy.
Now playing on Netflix, the drama continues to generate buzz throughout online forums and social media, as fans and critics argue whether the acting is a daring artistic move or evidence of poor execution.
Suzy and Kim Woo Bin's pairing remains under heavy public scrutiny for the time being, as "Genie, Make A Wish" attempts to balance intrigue with the gravity of increasing criticism.