Recently, well-known South Korean actors like Song Joong Ki and Gong Yoo faced some tough criticism at the 8th Raspberry Film Festival, which focuses on the worst movies and performances in South Korean cinema. This festival was organized by Sports Kyunghang and featured votes from important film journalists.
Song Joong Ki’s Performance Critique
Song Joong Ki, famous for his role in “Vincenzo,” was named in the “Worst Acting” category for his role in “My Name Is Loh Kiwan.” Critics pointed out that his acting lacked consistency and his accent was not convincing. He shared this spot with Song Seung Hun, who was criticized for his flat performance in “Hidden Face.” The actor Kang Dong Won took the top spot for his lack of emotional delivery in his movie “The Plot,” which earned a low IMDb rating of 4.8.
Actors with Poor Manners
In the “Worst Manners” category, actor Jung Woo Sung topped the list due to a recent controversy surrounding his personal life. Fans were also not pleased with Youn Yuh Jung, an Academy Award winner, for being rude during interviews. She was criticized for her comments about journalists’ ages and for smoking indoors.
Other stars like Jeon Do Yeon and Lee Sun Kyun shared the third spot for their unprofessional behavior during film promotions. Kwak Do Won made headlines for a DUI incident, and Gong Yoo received backlash for praising former President Park Chung Hee and giving tone-deaf comments in interviews.
The Worst Films of 2024
The festival also named the worst films of 2024, with “The Plot” taking the top spot. “Amazon Bullseye” and “Project Silence” followed in second and third places. The movie “Wonderland,” featuring big names like Park Bo Gum and Gong Yoo, was among several films tied for fourth place
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