Lead roles for the film adaptation of "Cheese in the Trap" are already filled following Yoo In Young's selection to play as Baek In Ha. However, it seems like fans are not happy with the casting.
According to Allkpop, Yoo In Young's agency confirmed her participation in the upcoming movie on Friday. "Yoon In Young is currently in the final negotiation stages of appearing in "Cheese in the Trap" as Baek In Ha," Fly Up Entertainment revealed.
The actress will play as the melodramatic and materialistic sister of Baek In Ho, which will be played by Park Ki Woong. Model-turned-actress Lee Sung Kyung previously played as Baek In Ha in the TV adaptation of "Cheese in the Trap."
In the upcoming movie, Park Hae Jin will reprise his role as Yoo Jung, while Hong Seol's character will be played by Oh Yeon Soo. After confirming that main cast members, "Cheese in the Trap" received mixed response from the fans.
Soompi cited most of them thought the lineup does not fit the characters in the story. Fans pointed out how the production has decided to cast actors who are in their 30s, knowing that these celebrities will be portraying characters who in their college years.
Previously, Park Hae Jin was also criticized for taking the lead role despite his age. The "Doctor Stranger" actor will turn 33 on May 1. On the other hand, Oh Yeon Soo is turning 31 this year, while Park Ki Woong and Yoo In Young are 33 and 34 years old, respectively.
Although there may be fans who are displeased with the lineup, others are just looking forward for a better ending in the film adaptation of "Cheese in the Trap." It can be remembered that most of the viewers of the TV version were disappointed after it ended without telling what happened between Yoo Jung and Hong Seol.