The word ‘overrated’ here implies the actors who have done lesser projects but have a huge fan following due to their background. There are many idol-turned-actresses. These actresses have huge followings even before they make their drama debut. However, not everyone turns out to be IU. Many overrated actresses need to polish their acting skills. They need to act on smaller projects before getting lead roles. Many actresses lack adequate acting skills, such as Jisoo from Blackpink, Yoona from Girls’ Generation, and many others. Here is the list of the top 10 Overrated Korean Actresses.
1. Jisoo BlackPink’s
Jisoo didn’t have much acting skills or knowledge. However, despite her lack of experience and skills, she was cast in the Disney drama Snowdrop. She paired alongside highly experienced Jung Ha In and other actors. Due to her popularity as an idol, she got the lead role in no time and without much effort. Her fans brag a lot about her, but many fans find her overrated.
2. Yoona
Yoona is a member of the Girl’s Generation group. The group is highly reputed. Yoona is undoubtedly a brilliant singer with a beautiful voice. However, she lacks the skills needed to become a good actor. She went undermined in the drama The K2. Even in her latest drama, Big Mouth, she didn’t have much screen time.
3. Song Hye Kyo
Song Hye Kyo isn’t an idol, but she doesn’t act anymore. The fans think that her expressions and working both are wooden. She does not challenge herself with new roles. In her dramas like Now We Are Breaking and Encounter, she does the similar roles. She plays the heartbroken role of someone whose boyfriend or husband left her.
4. Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy and her dramas are entertaining and exciting. However, she does not act like an actress. Suzy overreacts in many scenes and sometimes pretends she knows how to work. In her every drama, she crosses the line of overacting and probably appears as the Drama Queen. Overall she is one of the most overrated actresses.
5. Kim So Hyun
Kim So Hyun and her drama lack something important. She fails to captivate the audience’s attention. The audience feels a disconnect with her. It happened when she appeared in Love Alarm Season 2 and School 2015. Even the supporting actors in her drama act better than her. She should go and do some theatre to learn working correctly.
6. Han So Hee
Han So Hee is known for carrying out professional and bold roles in Korean Dramas. However, she needs to get more experience, and make a proper decision by doing any project. She filmed many daring scenes with Song Kang, but her character Nabi was nothing more than a filthy person who begged for a boy’s attention.
7. Park Shin Hye
Park Shin Hye has been in the industry for over twenty decades now. She can act well and has been in many dramas. However, she calls a lot. She cries a lot in Korean Dramas. She performs well, but some fans believe she gets more than she deserves. She starred in dramas such as The Heirs, which promoted toxicity.
8. Jeon Yeon Been
Jeon Yeon Been started getting international fame and success after starring in the Netflix hit drama Vincenzo. She played the role of a corrupt lawyer in the world. She was an exciting extrovert, but her acting felt cringe to many people. Her role was overhyped and overrated. She got the attention that should be given to other actresses.
9. HoYeon Jung
Jung Ho Yeon had an unlimited amount of fame and recognition after starring in Squid Game. The fans loved her acting and character in the drama. However, her popularity doesn’t define her success domestically. She has appeared in only one drama, and netizens believe she should get more experience before doing a leading role.
10. Park Min Young
Park Min Young can be called a victim of typecasting. It means she’s doing similar roles for decades. Min Young runs errands as an office girl wearing her high heels. She gets herself in trouble due to her wild and daring nature. She should try a different range of roles otherwise, people would get bored of her.
