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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Actress Go Yoon Jung is showing fans a different side of herself—funny, cute, and totally down-to-earth!

On April 25, Go Yoon Jung uploaded a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos on her personal Instagram with no caption, but her photos spoke for themselves.

The pictures were taken while filming tvN’s weekend drama A Life of a Resident That Will Be Wise Someday. In one of the photos, Go Yoon Jung is lying flat on the floor with her arms in the air, wearing a big T-shirt and loose striped pants. Fans couldn’t stop laughing at her relaxed and goofy pose.

Other photos show her wearing a doctor’s gown, getting ready for a surgery scene, and smiling alongside co-stars Han Ye Ji, Kang Yoo Seok, and Shin Si Ah. The mood on set looked warm and fun, and fans loved seeing the cast’s close bond.

People left comments like, “She looks like a sleepy baby,” “My cute doctor,” and “Even lying down like that, she’s still gorgeous!”

Go Yoon Jung plays rookie doctor Oh Yi Young in the drama, and fans are falling for her charming and relatable character.

Meanwhile, in the April 23 preview for You Quiz on the Block, producer Shin Won Ho made a funny comment, saying, “She’s a great actress, but she doesn’t fully act like a celebrity yet,” which made everyone laugh.

Go Yoon Jung’s down-to-earth charm is definitely winning hearts.

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