Low rating that plagued "Uncontrollaby Fond" will not affect the next project for Kim Woo-Bin. He is now listed among the most popular model-turned-actor in K-drama landscape.
Kim is one of the top name in the list of model-turned-actors, which took television drama by storm as reported by Yonhap News Agency.
Along with Kim, there are Lee Tae-Hwan and Lee Jong-Suk who plays together in the recently ended drama "W: Two Worlds." Also Nam Ju-Hyu, Hong Jong-Hyun and the star of "Cinderella and Four Knights" Ahn Jae-Hyun.
Kim's latest drama from KBS "Uncontrollaby Fond" suffered a serious problem as with continous decrease of its rating until the last episode aired on Sept. 8. The final episode suffered a rating below 8 percent both nationwide and in Seoul metropolitan area, in both TNMS and Nielsen Korea rating.
Many speculations loomed about the cause of the decreasing rating, and one of the unexpected target is actor Lee Min-Ho. Although Lee is not a cast member, but many people believe he played a role in the decrease of the series popularity. He is the boyfriend of Bae Suzy, Kim's partner in "Uncontrollaby Fond."
It is speculated that his jealousy toward Kim has made Suzy failed to perform wholeheartedly. Such speculation may seem exaggerated, as Lee is also an actor. Therefore, Lee, as one of the most renowned actor in Korea, he should know that it is unlikely he would be jealous to have Suzy act romantic scene with Kim in a drama.
Lee is now in Spain to start shooting his new drama with veteran actress Jun Ji-hyun, also known as Gianna Jun. The drama "Legend of The Blue Sea" is a fantasy drama which tells the tale of mermaid in Joseon era, and its connection with modern day. Lee will play dual role as a noble family in the Joseon era, and a con artist in the modern day.
Along with Lee and Jun, "Legend of The Blue Sea" also stars Moon Sori, Lee Hee Joon, Shin Hye-Sun, Na Young Hee and Lee Ji-Hoon.
Meanwhile Kim has already begun shooting in his fifth movie "Master" with top actors Lee Byung-hun and Kang Dong-won. "Master" is scheduled to premiere in 2017.
