Okay, fellow fans — things got heated fast. Suzy is taking heavy criticism after the first episodes of the new fantasy romance K-drama Genie, Make A Wish aired. The show’s premise is cute and high-concept: a lonely woman accidentally awakens a mysterious genie and sparks an unexpected romance between the human and supernatural worlds. But while expectations were high for the star-studded cast, many viewers say Suzy’s performance is the weak link.
Online reactions flipped negative almost immediately. On forums and social feeds people called her emotionless or accused her of “coasting on visuals” after over a decade in acting. Here are some of the blunt reactions making rounds:
- “She’s acting like a robot, not a psychopath.”
- “Until when is she going to coast on her visuals? She’s been acting for over ten years now.”
- “Feels like she can’t pull off the role.”
- “It’s different from Anna. This time, she’s being chewed out even on drama-focused communities.”
Some fans tried to defend her, pointing at writing and directing as possible issues rather than the actor. Still, the general online consensus so far is overwhelmingly negative — and with the show still early in its run, all eyes are on whether opinion will shift as the story develops.
Quick context for newer fans:
- Bae Suzy debuted as a member of girl group miss A in 2010 and later transitioned into a solo music and acting career.
- She’s been acting for over a decade and is known for dramas like Dream High (2011) and While You Were Sleeping (2017).
- Genie, Make A Wish is a fantasy-romance with a supernatural premise that raised expectations because of its cast and concept.
As a fan, I hate to see this level of backlash — everyone deserves the chance to grow into a role — but I also get why people are vocal when a big-name lead doesn’t land the character. I’ll be watching to see if Suzy and the production can turn the tide in later episodes.
Source: Koreaboo
