Amid reports that "Goong (Princess Hours)" will have a remake in 2024, THIS Red Velvet member is earning approval from K-Netz to take over the throne of Yoon Eun Hye, who was the original idol to play the main role.
Earlier in February 2023, rumors of a remake of the hit 2006 drama have been circulating among internet users and fans. In October then, K-media confirmed that "Group Eight" production company is set to embark on a rebooted drama for "Princess Hours."
It is expected to start production in early 2024 and to air in the second half of the year. While there is news that actors have been auditioning for the project, internet users are skeptical that K-pop idols will be picked to play the cast.
Among them, only one female idol is mentioned to be perfect for the role.
'Princess Hours' Remake in 2024: Should K-pop Idols Play the Role of Chae Kyung?
Amid the excitement of fans all over the world, Koreans have conflicting views on casting idols, expressing that they want to see fresh and new faces of actors.
As a quick background, the 2006 drama is based on a manhwa set in an alternate 21st century Korea where monarchy still exists, and was written by Park So Hee.
The story revolves around Shin Chae Kyung (Yoon Eun Hye), who is an ordinary student whose life changed 360 degrees after finding out she was betrothed to the nation's crown prince, Lee Shin (Ju Ji Hoon).
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Fans want to see actual actresses like Kim Hye Yoon, Shin Ye Eun, Roh Jeong Ui, Go Younjung & Kim Yoojung play the bubble role of Chae Kyung, who contributed to why the drama was loved around the globe.
For drama fans, idols shouldn't be cast for the main roles due to their acting skills, fearing that it would turn out to be the quality of web dramas instead.
However, some people are in favor of it, pointing out that even Yoon Eun Hye, a former Baby V.O.X member was once an idol as well.
K-Netz Approve of Red Velvet Yeri to Succeed Ex-Baby VOX Eun Hye as Chae Kyung in 'Princess Hours'
Regarding this topic, there is one idol who has been gaining the nods of K-netizens to play as Chae Kyung, who is none other than Red Velvet Yeri.
During the SMTOWN Halloween party in 2021, Yeri once cosplayed Chae Kyung as the crown princess, and people were surprised at how it suited her!
Not only visually, but web commenters also agreed that Red Velvet Yeri could rock the role due to her impressive acting skills, which have been seen in her performance for her successful dramas, "Blue Birthday" and "Bitch X Rich."
Some of the comments left say:
- "It suits her."
- "She'll suit it and her acting as well."
- "She's cute so it will suit her well."
- "Just by looking at her face, she matches Chae Kyung. She reminds me of Yoon Eun Hye during her palace days."
- "Yes, she's pretty and she has that lively image. I saw Blue Birthday and her acting was great."
- "Oh, I didn't even think about it, but seeing this, it will turn out okay."
- "The image seems to fit well."
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
