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The idol-turned-actors' awkward acting has caught the attention of viewers and media outlets alike, sparking some heated debate online. According to the reports, the idol's "amateurish" acting are stirring whispers that it's a detriment to the drama and that he has negatively impacted the term 'idol actor' by giving all idol-turned-actors a bad name.�

In one particular scene in the episode that aired early morning on July 5, Nam Tae Hyun acted out a scene in which he rued his character's circumstances through tears.�Some people severely criticized Nam Tae Hyun's acting as "being more awkward than the acting that idols showcase on variety programs" and have even parodied the idol's 'foot acting.'�

Some netizens remarked, "These days everyone is appearing on TV without preparation saying that they're idols it's an eyesore maybe if they had some talent," "Nam Tae Hyun: but I'm acting!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~," and "Seriously if you're not Siwan, please don't act it's not a joke why is everyone trying to act."�

The reports also state that rather than attracting attention for its distinctions from the Japanese original, the cinematic quality, and the message the drama is supposed to relay, 'Late-Night Restaurant' seems to be sparking greater debate around Nam Tae Hyun's acting.

'Late-Night Restaurant' still has 28 episodes left and though it may not be considered professional to learn the ropes of acting through a drama, there is hope that Nam Tae Hyun's acting will improve in the later episodes.�