Article: Park Hyung Shik's reps "Cast in 'The Heirs'? We're discussing it positively"

Source: Mydaily via Naver

1. [+181, -7] His visuals are for acting rather than singing... It would've been better for him to debut as an actor from the start ㅠㅠ

2. [+138, -5] From Nine to Real Men and now even a new drama~ Do even better and don't forget to remain humble~

3. [+128, -7] Had no idea he was an idol group when he was in Nine.. Just thought he was an actor. His acting was okay in Nine.

4. [+117, -9] I trust him. I hate idols who go for lead roles without consideration for their skills or status but I remember seeing him in an old drama special called Sirius and he left an impression on me.

5. [+87, -5] Hyung Shik, make sure you do it!!! His acting's good, regardless of the fact that he's an idol. He did well in Nine! Looking forward to it!

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Article: Park Hyung Shik to possibly cast in 'The Heirs', love call received from scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook

Source: Newsen via Nate

1. [+243, -20] His tone was great in Nine ㅋㅋ I'm kind of scared that he'll lose the high streak he's on with 'Real Men' right now if he goes into acting ㅋㅋ But then again, I guess this is more proof that he's a trend right now since he was only known as the rich kid when Kwanghee and Siwan were popular

2. [+191, -45] Whether or not Park Hyung Shik has a positive image, I just don't want idols being used. Give these chances to rookie actors.

3. [+69, -2] Oh... he was in Nine ㅋㅋ

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Article: Krystal 'The Heirs' casting confirmed, joining the line up of scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook

Source: Newsen via Nate

1. [+380, -82] Must they use an idol

2. [+304, -55] Do scriptwriters not read articles? We're all asking them to choose rookie actors

3. [+295,  -58] SM has been media playing a lot about this since the beginning of the casting so they obviously worked hard to get her a slot. Kim Eun Sook will always say so if she cast someone herself. Lee Min Ho, Park SHin Hye, and Choi Jin Hyuk were cast by Kim Eun Sook and Krystal's just lobbied in there by SM. And of course they'll media play it as the producers wanting her... ㅋ

4. [+93, -88] When Sohee was cast in the short drama, people praised her for working her way up instead of landing lead roles in full dramas... Krystal did well in High Kick and she's not even the female lead in this. Why would Kim Eun Sook just choose an idol without making her go through an audition...;; I think this is better than idols who take lead roles right off the bat.

5. [+90, -88] People are always asking dramas to use rookie actors but rookie actors aren't guaranteed to be talented. I don't know why people react so sensitively to idols... There are veteran actors who can't act and actors who get cast purely based on their beautiful faces. The real problem should be actors who can't act, not other professions joining the acting profession. And idols have a limited lifespan, you can't expect them to stick to being an idol for the rest of their lives? It's natural to switch career paths once it no longer puts food on the table.

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