The gorgeous actress famous for her villain role and white dress scene in The Glory, Cha Joo Young, will finally take her first lead role in a new drama. However, many began questioning whether Cha Joo Young would be able to handle the role after her severe acting issues and controversy in her recent performance. In the following report, find out more about what happened to Cha Joo Young.
THE GLORY “White Dress” Actress Cha Joo Young to Take First Lead Role in New Drama
One of the most memorable moments of The Glory Korean drama is the gorgeous actress Cha Joo Young and her bravery in multiple scenes. Firstly, actress Cha Joo Young impressed viewers with her gorgeously voluptuous appearance wearing an elegant tight white dress in early episodes of The Glory Korean drama. Then, she made a massive breakthrough with a shocking nude scene in The Glory Part 2.
Her appearance was not only controversial but also highly memorable in an impressive way. Many viewers couldn’t fathom that Cha Joo Young had actually performed a character with totally opposite characteristics of her real persona, making us clap in standing ovations for her brilliant acting.
Today, her impressive performance has finally gained more recognition.
Actress Cha Joo Young will finally graduate from “the actress wearing a tight white dress in The Glory” to a female lead character in a new drama.
On May 9, Sports Chosun exclusive report stated that The Glory actress Cha Joo Young would soon debut her first leading role in a new drama.
An official from the entertainment industry revealed to the Korean media that the actress would become the main character of a historical drama. And what is more exciting is that she would be taking the role of a Queen!
What is the New Drama About?
Further in the report, Sports Chosun revealed that Cha Joo Young new historical drama had a tentative working title: Won Kyung. According to the report, Won Kyung tells the story of a mighty Queen with the same name: Queen Won Kyung.
600 years ago, the powerful Queen Won Kyung managed to rise in power by joining hands with King Taejeong Lee Bang Won. In the official historical record, Queen Won Kyung is famous for being a lady full of desire and jealousy.
In this new drama, Cha Joo Young will take on the role of Queen Won Kyung herself. Born in the most prestigious family in Goryeo, she married the 2-year-younger Lee Bang Won and raised him to the throne. And in her efforts, Won Kyung certainly does not hide her desire for power.
Previously, this character appeared multiple times in various historical dramas, including The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won, and Six Flying Dragons (The Roots of Throne).
Still, the idea of actress Cha Joo Young portraying the role of Queen Won Kyung is definitely the most ideal. That is because Cha Joo Young has proved to perform the perfect embodiment of a Queen’s charismatic elegance and the fierce determination of a woman in power. Therefore, viewers highly anticipate Cha Joo Young’s impressive performance as the gorgeous and ambitious Queen Won Kyung.
Cha Joo Young Acting Issue & Controversy Despite Being the Famous THE GLORY “White Dress” Actress
At the same time, some other Korean drama enthusiasts started questioning Cha Joo Young’s acting skills and proficiencies after her recent performance.
Despite being highly famous as The Glory gorgeous villain in white dress, actress Cha Joo Young has faced issues and controversies for her acting in her latest drama, The Real Has Come.
Cha Joo Young is Losing Her Charm
Ten Asia reported on May 9 that actress Cha Joo Young had been showing acting skills that were below expectations in The Real Has Come. The report also questioned whether actress Cha Joo Young was simply lucky to meet a good script and character in The Glory because her performance in The Real Has Come had no charm and no special impression at all.
According to the report, Cha Joo Young had lost her charm in The Real Has Come new drama. Her performance in the drama was dark and gloomy. Also, she made inaccurate pronunciations multiple times that didn’t fit the tone of the weekend drama. As The Glory’s fame and glory are fading, fans began put Cha Joo Young’s acting skills in judgment.
In her unappealing performance, the main issue was—according to the report—the character’s lack of depth. Therefore, as she performed a character that was poorly crafted, Cha Joo Young could not shine like in The Glory.
On top of everything, Cha Joo Young also seemed like she couldn’t fit her acting into the drama.
It is commonly known that an exaggerated acting approach is the key point of performances in weekend dramas. However, The Glory “white dress” actress Cha Joo Young reportedly failed to perform big time.
Ten Asia mentioned that Cha Joo Young had caused massive frustration to the viewers with her dull expressions and melancholic low-pitch voice.
At the end of the day, while she was supposed to be the villain who elevates the tension with her viciousness in the drama, her appearance made the whole scene boring and unattractive instead.
Will She Bounce Back?
Finally, it doesn’t mean that Cha Joo Young’s acting had simply declined. As a matter of fact, Cha Joo Young met such harsh criticisms due to meeting the wrong script and character in The Real Has Come.
After all, as acting skills are the most crucial, meeting the right projects and characters is equally essential to becoming a good actor. That is why Cha Joo Young may need to enhance her ability to carefully choose her next script. That way, she will be able to gain back the viewers’ trust in her skills.
So, what about Won Kyung? Did Cha Joo Young accept the offer for this new historical drama?
An official from Ghost Studio told Star News on May 9 that Cha Joo Young was positively reviewing the offer. Therefore, if no imminent issues of scheduling conflict happen, The Glory “white dress” actress Cha Joo Young will most likely star in the new drama.
“Cha Joo Young has received an offer to appear in Won Kyung. She is reviewing the offer positively.”
Ghost Studio.
Knowing how much the character would suit her, it is highly likely Cha Joo Young will be able to make a breathtaking comeback in Won Kyung new drama.
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