Controversial Actor Faces Harsh Backlash Following K-Drama Comeback
Jung Woo Sung is facing backlash over his acting in Disney+’s new K-Drama Made In Korea.
The controversy began as fans expected Jung Woo Sung’s comeback to repair his image after personal life issues. Instead, viewers are now blasting his performance as “subpar” and “distracting.”
In Made In Korea, Jung Woo Sung stars as Jang Geon Young, a prosecutor chasing down criminals. But his acting is getting dragged hard, especially compared to co-star Hyun Bin. Hyun Bin’s “restrained yet ambitious” performance is winning praise, while Jung Woo Sung’s skills are being torn apart.
Viewers are saying his acting hasn’t improved since his Padam Padam days and that he fails to keep up with his co-stars.
A viral post on theqoo collected harsh reviews from Korean online communities like Naver and Daum. Comments include:
“Jung Woo Sung has basically never been good at acting. He only got roles because of his looks… and now that he’s older and his reputation has tanked, there’s really nothing left.”
“Made In Korea was decent right up until Jung Woo Sung appeared in Episode 1… His acting is so bad it’s distracting. Feels like he hasn’t improved at all since Padam Padam.”
“Seriously, when you watch it, Hyun Bin is good, but Jung Woo Sung keeps f*cking the whole thing over, LOL.”
“Just watching short clips, I can already tell it’s subpar… Meanwhile, Hyun Bin bulked up and his masculine presence is no joke.”
The drama is still booming globally, topping Disney+’s TV Show Top 10 as of January 7, 2026. It hit #1 in Hong Kong and Taiwan and ranked #2 in Japan and Singapore, despite Jung Woo Sung’s shaky reception.
Check out the intense reactions and visuals below.
Actor Jung Woo Sung in “Made In Korea” | Disney+
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Expect more heat on Jung Woo Sung if his acting doesn’t improve. Meanwhile, Made In Korea continues to sweep Asia with its buzz — even if some stars are getting knocked down along the way.
Source: Sports Khan, theqoo