Cha Joo-young's acting skills controversy, she laughed with 'The Glory' and cried with 'Jijanga'

Was it 'luck' to meet a good script and a good character? Actress Cha Joo-young, who rose to stardom with Netflix's 'The Glory', is showing off her acting skills below expectations in her next film. From the dark and gloomy appearance that doesn't match the tone of the weekend drama to the inaccurate pronunciation, there's nothing in it that reminds me of the stewardess Hye-jeong in 'The Glory'. Now that the glorious halo of 'The Glory' has faded, Cha Joo-young's acting skills are up for judgment.

For Cha Joo-young, 'The Glory' is a work that turned her acting career around in one go. This is because he, who had previously only played urban characters with distinct features, an exotic face, and a low-pitched voice, now stands in front of the public with a completely new face.

It delicately depicts a two-faced character who is both superficial and snobbish, feels insulted by ridicule but quickly puts a fake smile on her face out of vanity, and pretends to be infinitely chaste in front of her wealthy prospective mother-in-law while blatantly trampling on those weaker than her. Cha Joo-young left a deep impression on me. Although he is one of the perpetrators of school violence, he received great praise for his acting skills that cannot be hated.

It is natural that interest is also focused on Cha Joo-young's next work, which shows off her various charms. What he chose was the KBS weekend drama 'The Real Man Has Appeared'. This time, it was the same villain as 'The Glory', but the outcome was completely different. The biggest difference is that the characters have no three-dimensionality at all. Is it because I met the wrong character? Cha Joo-young's acting skills were also completely different from 'The Glory'.

Jang Se-jin, played by Cha Joo-young in 'The Real Thing Appears', is a corporate secretary with an elegant appearance, but in reality, she is a person who does not hesitate to lie to get what she wants. He appears as a regular in regular weekend dramas and plays the role of a villain who interferes with the love between the main characters.

However, Cha Joo-young's acting somehow seems like she is playing alone. As with weekend dramas, exaggerated acting tones are common, but Cha Joo-young alone causes frustration with his low-pitched, gloomy voice and dull face. The tension of the play needs to be heightened with viciousness, but it's hard to erase the feeling of eating a sweet potato every time Cha Joo-young appears.

Acting skills are important, but this part clearly shows what it means for actors to match their work and characters well. Cha Joo-young, who was flying around in 'The Glory', is sitting down in 'The Reality Has Appeared' without even being able to properly reveal her presence. As a result, it is inevitable that one's faith in the actor's acting skills will be shaken.

Cha Joo-young, who is on the judging panel, plans to challenge for the title role immediately after 'The Glory' and 'The Real Man Has Appeared'. Cha Joo-young is currently considering the offer to play the role of Queen Wongyeong, the main character in tvN's new historical drama 'Wonkyung'.

Cha Joo-young still has a high mountain to climb. There are still about 4 months left until the end of 'The Real Man Has Appeared'. We must keep in mind that if we fail to show something here that will captivate viewers, the glory of 'The Glory' may be fleeting.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr