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T. sapphire is a writer who found her love for the Hallyu wave after watching the historical drama “Jumong.” She is mainly interested in Korean dramas and the history of Korea at large. Explore her pieces as she takes you on a journey through K-Drama recommendations and keeps you informed about the history of the Korean people.


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K-celebrities as Disney Characters (Royalty Edition)

Disney was a great part of our childhood and even adulthood, right?

Have you ever wondered what the Disney movie ‘Cinderella’ would look like if Korean actors were to jump on it?

I mean, I know that we have quite a few K-series like Cinderella and the Four Knights, The Heirs, and many more that have used the storyline, an adaptation, or even the name of the movie. Still, in one of many delulu episodes I wondered what it would actually look like if Korean actors were to act in the Disney version of Cinderella and yes, I came up with something.

Curious about what I came up with? I am going to try to fit a few Korean actors into each ‘Cinderella’ role and tell you why I think they deserve it.

Walk with me.

Park Min Young as Cinderella

Of course, we will talk about the highlight of the whole movie first and my choice is definitely Park Min Young (without second thoughts or other choices)

I am going to acknowledge the fact that I am biased in this choice. I mean, she was my only option right from the genesis of this idea because she’s my favorite actress, and yes; she has been with a lot of princes already from WWW Secretary Kim to Her Private Life, from Love in Contract to Marry My Husband, she seems to have had it all.

However, don’t you think that makes her the best candidate for the position? Apart from her beautiful face, her charisma fits a princess, right?


Hyun Bin as Prince Charming

At first, I thought of giving this role to Lee Jun Ho from 'King The Land' but after giving it more thought, Hyun Bin was just too perfect for the role.

I mean, judging from his character in 'Crash Landing On You' he gave the vibes of a prince that will look for his princess all over the world till he finds her (even the female lead of the series confirmed it).

What we need is a prince who would search for his Cinderella until he finds her even if it means disguising himself as one of the palace guards (passing through a tunnel to South Korea in the case of Hyun Bin)

Kim Hae Sook as Fairy Godmother

Grandma Kim Hae Sook is just the best candidate for this character.

I mean, I understand she was a 'not so good grandmother' in the series ‘Under the Queen’s Umbrella’ but did you see her play what I will call ‘A fairy godmother role’ in the series ‘Tomorrow’? She totally won my heart.

With her role in that series, she could pass for a wish-granting fairy mother in the Disney version of Cinderella.

Did you see that resemblance?

Lee Min Young as Cinderella’s Stepmother

From her character in the series ‘Perfect Marriage Revenge’, who else will fit in the role of Cinderella’s stepmother if not Lee Min Young?

I mean, for someone to kill her stepdaughter twice, what did Disney Cinderella stepmother do that Lee Min Young won’t be capable of?


Jun Kwang-Ryul as King

Although this opinion might seem outdated, I chose Jun Kwang-Ryul as the king because I am still so in love with his character from ‘Jumong,’ it’s so hard to get over it.

Another reason I am choosing him is the fact that he has the same build as the Cinderella Disney king (Am I being too mischievous?)

Should I apply to be a casting director? I think I'd crush it as a casting director, to be honest.

What do you think about these choices? And who's that one celebrity you think I should have included?


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