DEX'S DRAMA DEBACLE: SINGLE'S INFERNO STAR FACES FIRE OVER "THE DEFECTS" ACTING
"What happened to him here? Who broke him?"
VILLAIN ROLE BACKLASH
ENA’s gritty new K-Drama The Defects
premiered with Dex (Kim Jin Young) as cold-blooded killer Jung Hyun—but
fans and critics alike are roasting his "wooden" performance. While his
action stunts impressed, his emotional delivery and physicality sparked
instant controversy.
THE WALK THAT BROKE THE INTERNET
Social media erupted over Dex’s "robotic" movements and stiff line reads. One viral thread dissected his awkward gait:
"That’s some rigid acting… Dex gets paid while practicing? Lucky him."
"I watched and froze—everything from his walk to his stare felt off. Who told him to limp?"
"His eyes looked totally blank. Hilarious, but painful."
Others debated intent: "Maybe he’s trying to walk like a gangster? Still… yikes."
MIXED DEFENSES & NEW DRAMA RUMORS
Amid the pile-on, a minority pushed back:
"His gaze was decent! Not terrible for a rookie."
"Better than expected—cut him slack!"
Yet
scrutiny intensified as rumors swirled about Dex’s next project: a
potential pairing with A-lister Suzy. With his agency already scrambling
to address critiques, the pressure’s on.
FINAL VERDICT?
"It’s not ‘bad acting’—it’s ‘non-acting.’ He’s stiff as a board."
"Why is he even trying? Stick to variety shows."
As The Defects rolls on, all eyes are on Dex: redemption arc or career implosion?
