
Idol-turned-actor Rowoon raised eyebrows after revealing the “actual” purpose he left the Okay-pop boy group SF9.
Was his purpose legitimate?
Rowoon Explains Leaving SF9 Was for Him to Be ‘Extra Severe’ in Appearing
Actor and former idol Rowoon expressed his feelings after leaving the group SF9.
On October 30, a manufacturing presentation for the KBS’s new Monday-Tuesday drama, “The Matchmaker,” was held together with PD Hwang Seung Ki and the primary solid, Rowoon and actress Cho Yi Hyun.
This can be Rowoon’s first return in a sageuk (historic drama) following his 2021 hit KBS collection, “The King’s Affection.”
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Through the interview, Rowoon talked about his dedication to change into a full-fledged actor after leaving the Okay-pop boy group SF9. Though he mentioned that sageuk is a style he isn’t assured about, Rowoon confirmed his enthusiasm for performing, saying:
“I strongly needed to beat what I’m not assured about. I’m 27 years outdated this yr and I need to do performing for a very long time.
I’ve this need to be acknowledged, no matter whether or not I do properly or not.
Is it pure to get in hassle earlier than being acknowledged? I attempt to tackle this problem and work tougher for what I’m not assured about.”

(Photograph : Rowoon (ANDZ)
Relating to the true purpose for his withdrawal from SF9, Rowoon defined:
“I need to be extra severe about my profession as an actor.
There can be some individuals who can be upset. Nevertheless, it is one thing that I’ve already determined whereas contemplating it in thoughts. I believe (performing) can be a stepping stone for good progress if I had been to make them perceive, so I made a tough alternative.”
FANTASYs Upset At Rowoon’s Motive for Leaving SF9

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Rowoon
Following the manufacturing presentation, Rowoon’s interview circulated on social media platforms and on-line communities.
Whereas some FANTASYs (SF9 fandom) sincerely cheered on the idol-turned-actor’s determination to career-shift, many nonetheless confirmed bitter reactions to his rationalization.
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The phrase “be extra severe” about performing did not sit properly with some, they usually criticized him that a variety of idols, comparable to ASTRO Cha Eun Woo, EXO D.O., SNSD YoonA, 2PM Junho and extra, stay of their respective Okay-pop teams regardless of being “severe” of their performing profession.
Others then accused him of solely utilizing his preliminary reputation as an idol to change into recognized within the performing discipline and he wasn’t really absolutely dedicated to doing it.

(Photograph : Rowoon (ANDZ)
- “He isn’t even one of the best actor within the group. “
- “I believe he must suppose extra about why followers had been upset, slightly than attempting to make them perceive.”
- “If he had been extra severe as an idol, there would not have been so many individuals annoyed.”
- “Even when it is not that case, it appears like he used his standing as an idol as a ‘stepping stone’ to debut as an actor.”
- “Have you ever ever needed to be extra severe in performing? However you had been so negligent as an idol.”
- “Is not the staff extra essential? You need to have debuted as an actor from the start.”
- “You are simply throwing extra salt on the wounded followers.”
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
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