Last week, we featured an article on which female idol stars could best play American TV characters. This week, it is the male idols' turn! �
Although the two TV cultures are pretty different, we managed to scrap up a list of the best fits for the Korean version of American TV programs. �Check out who made the list below!
SEE ALSO: Which female idols could act as prominent American TV characters?
1. Siwon as Clark Kent (Smallville)
Clark Kent is a sweet farm boy of sorts who is a well-built, nice guy. �Siwon would be great for this role because he also has a sweet, gentlemanly attitude and�the fit body. �It also wouldn't surprise anyone if he turned out as heroic as Superman, ready to save not only the city but the woman he loves constantly without fail. �He just seems like that type of good guy.
2. �Seungri as Shaggy (Scooby Doo)
Shaggy is a super goofy but lovable character who provides a lot of harmless comic relief. �Seungri, likewise, can be pretty silly at times. �If you look at the below gif, Seungri is totally ready to be scared!
3. �Jo Kwon as Chang (Community)
4. �T.O.P as Michael Westen (Burn Notice)
Whenever I see a spy (or I guess in this case, an ex-spy) role, I think T.O.P. �He just has that whole vibe down of kicking ass while looking good. �Plus 'Burn Notice' can have some lighthearted parts that I think T.O.P could pull off rather smoothly amidst the action and suspense.
5. �Yonghwa as Dawson Leery (Dawson's Creek)
Dawson is sort of an idealistic dreamer who wants to become a film director. Yonghwa very recently played an idealistic chaebol�who studied and made movies as a film student in the drama 'The Future Choice.' �Okay, a bit of a stretch, but either way, both have that excellent boy-next-door vibe that is vital for the show. Cue random gif!
6. �Sung Yeol as Sheldon (The Big Bang Theory)
I just really wanted Sheldon on the list because he is one of the most unique and well-known TV characters out there right now. �The person I could best see playing him was Sungyeol, who is just as tall, gangly, and somewhat awkward. �Knowing Korea, they would make the actor look as nerdy as possible to play a nerd. Sheldon wears no glasses, but Sungyeol probably would in the Korean version--so he has that look down! �Also, Sheldon, while endearing, is also very annoying. �The Korean version would probably UP the endearing part for a more goofy, adorable rendition of "nerd" rather than annoying. �(If this were to really become a thing in Korea... good luck, subbers!)
Scene: Sungyeol comes into the room and sees someone sitting on his precious spot on the couch. �Sungyeol says, "That's my spot," but of course in the more over-the-top comedic way that is Korean TV.
7. Heechul as Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother)
Barney is another popular TV character who just has to be on the list. �He is a smarmy yet lovable womanizer to whom people go for wisdom and interesting one-liners. Heechul likewise has that smarmy look but lovable personality. �He certainly gives out a lot of advice, appears to have a worldly intelligence, and could also play the sort of bad boy/playboy type.
8. �Taecyeon as Ned Stark (Game of Thrones)
Ned Stark is the loyal, tough guy who follows orders unless he feels like they may harm his loved ones. �As he seems like a sweet but strong and protective beast of a man, I thought of the 'beastly' idol group 2PM and decided Taecyeon would do a good job because he is both big and portrays that sort of sweetness where you want to hug him like he's a friendly bear.�
Would you like to see any Korean versions of these popular TV shows and have an idol play the lead? �Let us know which male idol stars could play some of your favorite TV characters below!
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