SM Entertainment idols taking lead roles in dramas stirs up argument on fairness

Nowadays it's common to see idol turned actors on movies and dramas. However, it's still definitely uncommon to see them take lead roles only on their third, second, or even very first production. As this unusual case continued to occur with severalSM Entertainmentidols, an argument on fairness is taking over online communities.

In upcomingMBCdrama 'Missing 9',EXO'sChanyeolwill playing one of the superstars who ride on the airplane that ultimately crashes on an island. He may not be the main character, but he plays a crucial role.Another EXO member,Kai, will be taking the lead role in upcomingKBSdrama 'Andante'. Netizens have alreadyshowered him with criticismfor playing the main male character. And just yesterday,Red Velvet'sJoyannounced that she'll be playing the lead in upcomingtvNdrama 'The Liar and His Lover'.