Girls’ Generation’s YoonA is set to star in the upcoming tvN K-Drama, The Tyrant’s Chef. Initially, Park Sung Hoon was chosen for the male lead role. However, he has since left the project. Rising actor Lee Chae Min is now being considered as his replacement. This casting news has led to mixed reactions, mainly focusing on the age difference between YoonA and Lee Chae Min.
The Age Gap Discussion
YoonA was born in 1990, while Lee Chae Min was born in 2000, making them ten years apart. This ten-year age difference has sparked debate among netizens. Some express concerns about whether the pairing will work due to this gap. They question the on-screen chemistry and believability of a romantic relationship between characters with such an age difference.
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On the other hand, some netizens argue that this criticism is hypocritical. They point out that older male actors are frequently paired with much younger female actresses in K-Dramas without similar discussions arising. They believe there is a double standard at play, where age gaps are only scrutinized when the female lead is older.
Fan Reactions and Previous Casting
Despite the age gap discussion, many fans have welcomed the casting of Lee Chae Min. They are reportedly relieved that YoonA will no longer be working alongside Park Sung Hoon due to a recent controversy surrounding him. The article references a previous article for more details on this controversy, but it is not provided in this source.
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