Lee Min Ho was criticized for his English abilities at the Pachinko promotion in the US, his pronunciation was far behind the female lead
Lee Min Ho’s foreign language ability was said by netizens to be quite flawed.
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Recently, the interview clip of Lee Min Ho and Kim Min Ha while promoting the drama Pachinko suddenly became hot again on social networking sites. What especially attracts netizens’ attention is the English ability of the two main cast in the drama.
In the interview clip, while Kim Min Ha constantly impresses viewers when answering interview questions in English fluently and comfortably like a native, shake their heads in disapproval every time it’s turn. However, they should remember that he is Korean and that his pronunciation is similar to the majority of English-speaking Koreans and should not be mocked by Americans.
Kim Min Ha speaks in English like a native speaker
Lee Min Ho’s English pronunciation in the clip is considered a bit clumsy and unclear by US netizens. With simple questions, the handsome actor also had to ask for the help of a translator. This seems to disappoint viewers as Lee Min Ho is one of Korea’s top male actors. Therefore, foreign language ability is one of the things that this actor needs to improve.
Netizens American!! You should remember that he is Korean, born in Korea and speaks Korean as his mother tongue, He isn’t an American anyway and that is known!!
Who cares about his accent?? He got criticized by racists but the fact that he is min ho..he will alwaye be loved… You
Because someone makes a comment against someone you idolize does not make them a racist. Please STOP calling everyone who says something other than your personal viewpoint a racist.
Once upon a time, many decades ago after World War II was fought for freedom for the world – and won for the world BY AMERICANS –
there used to exist the ability for everyone to have their own personal opinion – and the courtesy to grant everyone else the same right.
This is a practice that must return, before we repeat the atrocities of WWII by labeling other human beings in a demeaning way that then makes the steps to their annihilation easier.
The Nazis started this by demonizing Jews, Gypsies, blacks, etc., and using similar language to calling someone “racist“ to bring that demonization about.
My generation grew up with a phrase, “NEVER AGAIN!“ – and that is why I took the chance to put this here.
The world cannot afford to start down that slippery path once again by hurling epithets at someone who doesn’t think like you, look like you, live like you.
Please STOP this practice, and share WHY with those around you.
I am a many years retired university faculty at the main university in my US state. I cannot sit by and idly watch the repeat of the horrors of history as the American press does exactly what the German press did in the 1930s – through their words inflame division between human beings.
May today’s generations learn and keep high the torch of:
“NEVER AGAIN!”
Put here in the spirit of peace.
You don’t need to speak English. We love you no matter what ❤️
I agree you on that.
There is nothing wrong with using your native language when interviewed. Remember, foreign language is not part of Koreans education curriculum unless taught by a Filipino English teacher. Thus, he cannot fluently speak in English. Speaking foreign language is not required to his field of profession. Let’s respect Lee Min Ho and other races.
Where are these criticisms online? I haven’t been able to find any, please provide your source..
It’s just a language like any other language it’s not a big deal did they can understand Korean and speak well no right, for everyone their mother language is best that their wish weather to learn other language or not so shut your mouth and go we all love Lee and support him always sarangayooooo Lee Min Ho OPPA❤️
He’s foreign born so why would you expect him to speak perfect english cause native english speaking countries can’t even speak perfect english so why expect it from him. as long as he can communicate and can act his movie role good he will be fine. He’s an excellent actor. People love ❤️ him. Go go go Lee Min Ho. don’t let negative comments or people get you down. Believe in yourself 👍❤️🥰😍😃😆
How rude to criticise Lee Mn Ho for his lack of speaking English. I for one am glad a translator was used to fully express his depth of feeling and understanding of the character. The host’s over dramatic commentary didn’t make it any easier to listen to and I’m English! Be proud of yourself Lee Min Ho for a wonderful performance in Pachinko and tell the Americans to learn Korean if it’s such a big deal.
You can speak Korean all you want. That is why I am watching Korean drama, movies, listening to Korean music. You don’t need to listen to this people who criticized. They can go watch English movies instead. Lol. Min ho may not be able to speak fluently but can understand English. Try speaking in Korean let’s see if you can….
A person ability is not judged by his fluency in english. It’s high time we do away with language chauvinism particularly english speakers. I find it regressive in this age of Globalisation. Stop giving english a special treatment. Love you Lee Min Ho !
Who cares to his accents,he is Korean not american.i love lee min ho not bcoz he fluent in English,I love him bcoz he is lee min ho,one of the best Korean actors ♥️
Lee Min Ho can’t be perfect at everything! He is already highly talented. I am sure he speaks his native language perfectly and that his English is way better than most English speaking people’s Korean. I come from an English-speaking country (not the USA) yet, I was struggling with some of the pronunciation of the American interviewer. Keep up the fantastic work Lee Min Ho – you bring joy to a lot of the world.
Loved him always, in every movie/drama he’s been in. Negative people will always be NEGATIVE! LMH don’t sweat it. You got love from every corner of the earth. ❤❤
The interview showed Kim Min Ha’s English was impeccable , but not for the lead actor who seemed uncomfortable. Well , he should have been more prepared now that the drama is a lot more international with the help of Netflix . It’s not just good acting but being able to communicate is important too .
The Series is literally in Korean language with subtitles and were watched by non korean speaking people. Now all of a sudden it’s a problem that he can’t speak perfect English? How bout you adjust to him and learn his language instead? No? Ok. Stfu then
So unfair. Min Ha and others are Korean-Americans who grew up in the US while Lee Min Ho grew up in Korea. Dumb comments.
I do not see why the American netizens comment as they do. Many Americans are monolingual so Lee Min Hi is already is ahead of them. Again the lead actress is an American Korean so her English language abilities are a given and not the result of additional personal skill or study! From my personal perspective of a trilingual European, a fluent British English speaker but whose native tongue is Semitic, who is proficient in Italian and has studied French, the Americans have a narrow notion of language skill acquisition and are totally dismissive of languages belonging to other u familiar cultures & traditions. The comments posted by the American netizens highlight this fact and are a direct reflection of their narrow minded view of the world, not just in linguistic terms, but overall.
All over the whole world, you will find very judgy people, not just Americans. English
is my second language and I still find myself very nervous when speaking it. So maybe
he was overwhelmed when being interviewed about his newest movie. He is a great
actor and I love his dramas.
So what if he didn’t speak English. He was able to fully express his feelings and thoughts by using his native language instead of just giving a simple canned English answer because of a
language barrier. If people want to criticize something how about the fact that the host kept calling him Lee instead of Minho? If you’re going to interview someone please take the time to properly learn their name and how to address them.
So what if he didn’t speak English. It was great that he was able to fully express his thoughts and feelings because he uses his native language instead of giving simple English canned answers because of a language barrier. If people must criticize something how about the fact that the host kept calling him Lee instead of Minho? If you’re going to interview someone please prepare properly and learn their name and how to address them.
Which stupid viewers are they referring to.. There’s nothing wrong with him in fact anybody if they can’t speak good English. There’s always translator for that. As long as he’s good at what he’s doing he can speak English however he wants or speak Korean… Doesn’t matter to me.
So what if he’s accent is not good lets take this what if you asked a random Hollywood actor that grew up in us and ask him to speak hangul do you think he’ll be able to speak the language without being critizized about his accent?
Stop criticizing talented actors just because theyre having a hard time speaking a language they dont grew up using .
who cares the accent or the pronounciation??as long as we csn undetstand him,,its ok,,,you put his sitiution in our own’ sample we live in amirika or any country”then we go to korea dba we dont know how to speak thier language too??
i ammmm sa mad ryt now😤😤😤nowi love minho since 2009,,even i ddont have any small chance to meet him in person but i respect and truely love him,,,,we dont need to make him perfect especislly the way he speak even us we dont know too how to speak english or any language fluently??maybe those netizen who critisize minhoo,,drop here in philippines and what they did to minhoo,,we did them too especially to push them how to speak tagalog
Ι’m American & it is downright ridiculous to expect someone from another country to speak English clearly! How many Americans are fluent in a second language? I’m not talking about those who already have a 2nd language because their family are immigrants. He could’ve just let the translator handle everything but he’s trying. That’s much more than what I can say for many whose English is their first language and they don’t even know how to spell. Stop picking on people for not speaking perfect English, when they are clearly Korean & this is their second language. Many Americans are not even good at English and it’s supposedly your first language, please see enough proof all over the internet & their/they’re and your/you’re are the least of the problems we see online. Korean is his first language-you can pick on him if he makes mistakes in that language. This is so ridiculous that a foreigner be made fun of for not speaking English to their liking. Chill & stop being so critical!
What a racist Native American for mocking my Idol Lee Minho because his not an English speaking person. First of all he is born and race in Korea it’s natural to have a translator even in a pageant industry translator is a must for easier ways to understand and express himself. What about you guys go to Korea and speak English and no one understand you how does it feel then you go back to America. I am a Filipina living here in USA.. since English is my second language and I live here I have to speak English well for a day to day conversations it’s going to be natural if you are definitely living in USA. But for my idol Lee Minho he’s just visiting here in USA so guys don’t expect him to speak fluent English without accents. So please stop criticizing my idol he’s famous all over the world anyway.