Lee Jong Suk has been confirmed as the male lead in "Iseop's Romance," a romantic office drama based on the popular web novel and webtoon series. Lee will play Tae Iseop, a third-generation chaebol whose life seems perfect in every way except when it comes to love.

Fans are arguing about the casting news online. Some people weren't sure if Lee was right for the part as it was written in the original story.

A user on the site theqoo commented, "IDK if he suits it, but I'm welcoming a romcom from him." Another commented, "Ah... He doesn't suit Tae Iseop. His acting... He doesn't suit it... Ah...This isn't what I pictured.... Hmm..."

Some fans defended Lee Jong Suk's casting even though there were criticisms. Fans on Koreaboo talked about how well he has done in romantic roles in the past. A fan said, "Lee Jong Suk has a proven ability to reinterpret characters, and I trust he will bring something fresh to Tae Iseop."

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Others mentioned his upcoming drama in "Remarried Empress," emphasizing his experience in romantic drama performances.

With people discussing the issue on social media, it is clear that the expectations for the adaptation of popular web novels and webtoons are high. Many people want to know if Lee Jong Suk can really bring Tae Iseop to life and make long-time fans of the source material happy.

Producers haven't given a timeline for when the movie will be made, but people are already excited about Iseop's Romance, which shows that there is a lot of interest in the adaptation even before filming has started.

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