[ASKKPOP] Actress Cho Hye Jung receives flood of hate for being cast as female lead of 'Imaginary Cat'

Rookie actressCho Hye Jungmight have thought being cast as the female lead in upcoming drama 'Imaginary Cat' withYoo Seung Howould be a turning point in her career. And it still might be, but not without some obstacles.

As soon as it was announced that she was cast in the drama, she has been receiving continued hate and criticism for getting a lead role so quickly.

She was first shown on broadcast throughSBS' variety show 'Take Care of My Dad' as the daughter of actorCho Jae Hyun, who has starred in dramas likeAssemblyandPunch.

So far, Cho Hye Jung has some acting experience, and she's currently in theOnStyledrama 'My First Time' withSHINee'sMinho. 'Imaginary Cat' will be her fourth production as she began acting last year.

Netizens are saying Cho Hye Jung was able to become the female lead with so little experience because of her famous father and for appearing on a variety show. The hate has gotten so bad that she's since deleted herInstagramaccount.

You can take a look at her cuts in web drama 'Alchemist' to get a sense of her acting skills. What do you think?