it might also be as simple as pledis not doing their job right and keeping his fame potential to a minimum, because he doesn't have any tattoos, doesn't wear earrings unless a shooting calls for it, hasn't dyed his hair in the longest time... everything hints to the fact that he's trying to get a gig! and I've watched enough kdramas starring idols to know that a great face can get you far— and since everyone tells him he should get into acting cause he has the face for it... let him audition i don't know!