Actor Jung Hae In has reportedly caused some trouble for a Japanese drama production after deciding not to take on a role he was seriously considering.

On November 26th, Japanese media outlet Post Seven reported that Jung Hae In's refusal to join the Japanese TBS drama has put the project in a tough spot.

The drama was supposed to be his next big project, but now the production team is facing difficulties. Jung Hae In's agency, FNC Entertainment, has not made an official comment about the situation.

The drama in question was meant to be a collaboration between Jung Hae In and Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro.

The story is about the growing friendship between a Korean lawyer and a Japanese veterinarian as they work through personal struggles and build trust.

The production team had planned to start filming in February, but now they are scrambling to find a new actor after Jung Hae In pulled out. It’s also reported that Sakaguchi Kentaro was surprised by the change.

Jung Hae In has previously worked with Japanese audiences in the 2022 Japan-Korea co-production Disney+ series Connect.

He has also recently gained more attention for his role in the tvN drama Love Next Door, which just ended.

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Kim Jung Hyun is under fire for his unexpected public apology to Seohyun at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, leaving many netizens furious and calling it "insensitive" and "self-serving".

On December 31, Kim Jung Hyun attended the event as the lead actor of Ironing Family, while Seohyun, a member of Girls' Generation and actress, was there as an MC. During his acceptance speech, Kim Jung Hyun brought up his past controversy involving Seohyun during the 2018 drama The Time.

Back then, Kim Jung Hyun, reportedly following demands from his then-girlfriend Seo Ye Ji, refused romantic and physical contact scenes with Seohyun.

This disrupted the production and caused emotional distress to Seohyun. Crew members shared that Kim Jung Hyun once scrubbed his hand aggressively with a wet tissue after Seohyun touched it for a scene. Witnessing this, Seohyun broke down crying on set.

The issue escalated during a press conference where Kim Jung Hyun embarrassed Seohyun by refusing to link arms with her during a photo session. Despite the humiliation, Seohyun remained professional and respectful.

Fast forward six years, Kim Jung Hyun addressed the controversy in his speech, saying, "I have much to reflect on. I’ve carried a heavy heart for years and wanted to apologize." While he didn’t directly name Seohyun, audience members noted that he bowed in her direction.

However, the apology has sparked major backlash. Critics slammed the actor for bringing up the issue during a public event where Seohyun had to remain on stage as the MC, unable to leave or respond.

Netizens expressed their outrage online:

"This isn’t an apology; it’s selfish. He reopened old wounds for Seohyun in public."

"He had six years to apologize privately. Doing this now feels like damage control."

"Seohyun had to stay professional while he just left after his speech. It’s so unfair to her."

Some staff members revealed that Seohyun reportedly shed tears backstage but quickly composed herself to continue hosting.

Many netizens are now calling for Kim Jung Hyun’s speech to be edited out of the awards broadcast, saying, "This is not the time or place for such an apology".

While Kim Jung Hyun’s agency confirmed the apology, they added, "He did not specify anyone by name." But for fans and netizens, the damage has already been done, and the backlash continues to grow.

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