Byeon Woo Seok is facing a new wave of criticism online, this time over his so-called “physical acting” skills in the controversial drama Perfect Crown.

The actor has already been under intense scrutiny throughout the show’s run, with many viewers criticizing his facial expressions and emotional delivery. Some netizens argued that his performance lacked subtlety and nuance, while others claimed his acting made dramatic scenes feel emotionally flat.

Now, however, criticism has shifted toward his body movement and action performance.

A recent viral post on the Korean forum Theqoo focused on a particular scene from Perfect Crown in which Byeon Woo Seok’s character practices archery. In the drama, his character is supposedly highly skilled with a bow, but many viewers felt the scene looked awkward from start to finish.

Netizens specifically mocked:
his posture,
how he held the bow,
his stance,
and the way he released the arrow.

The clip quickly spread across Korean online communities, where viewers joked that the scene looked unnatural and unconvincing for a royal character portrayed as experienced in archery.

The criticism intensified because Byeon Woo Seok is currently attached to the upcoming live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, a project heavily dependent on action choreography and physical performance.

As a result, many comments began questioning whether he could convincingly handle a physically demanding role.

Some reactions online included:

“How is he going to do Solo Leveling like that?”

Others referenced his awards recognition, expressing disbelief that he had received major acting nominations despite the backlash surrounding Perfect Crown.

A number of comments became especially harsh, with critics arguing that he lacks even the “basic fundamentals” of physical acting.

The discourse surrounding Byeon Woo Seok has become significantly more intense following the finale of Perfect Crown, which already faced major controversy over:
historical symbolism,
world-building choices,
and acting performances.

Because of that existing backlash, even smaller performance details are now being heavily dissected online.

At the same time, many fans continue defending the actor, arguing that viral clips are often taken out of context and exaggerated once online criticism reaches a certain level. Some supporters also pointed out that archery scenes can look awkward without proper editing, camera angles, or stunt coordination.

Still, the criticism is spreading rapidly because physical acting is considered especially important in Korean historical or fantasy productions, where audiences tend to pay close attention to:
weapon handling,
combat posture,
horse riding,
and traditional movement techniques.

That’s why the archery scene ended up becoming such a major discussion point.

And with Perfect Crown already under fire from multiple directions, the clip has only added more pressure onto Byeon Woo Seok ahead of his next major project.