Kim Jong Oh, the owner of a popular fish-shaped bread shop and Jung Hae In's, has captured the hearts of viewers after making a surprise appearance on Morning Yard.

On January 6, KBS 1TV’s Morning Yard aired an episode featuring non-celebrity guests, including Kim Jong Oh, who’s been compared to actor Jung Hae In because of his strikingly similar appearance.

The 27-year-old, who also works as a freelance model and café owner, became an internet sensation after a video of him baking fish-shaped bread went viral.

Kim Jong Oh revealed, “When I first started selling fish-shaped bread, I posted a video of me baking, and it reached over 40 million views! I never expected it to blow up like this.”

He also shared why he decided to start selling this popular treat. “Fish-shaped bread has always been my favorite winter snack. But recently, many street vendors selling them have disappeared due to high living costs, so I thought, ‘Why not give it a try?’”

While fans couldn’t stop complimenting his good looks, Kim Jong Oh explained, “I didn’t expect to get this much attention. I usually run my business in Sinlim-dong, but that day I decided to visit Haebangchon and dress up a bit to sell. It’s a busy area, so I guess I stood out more.”

Local singer Lee Do Jin, who lives in Haebangchon, also shared his excitement. “I saw a new fish-shaped bread shop on my way home last Saturday. The line was so long, I thought they were filming something! I never expected to see him on a broadcast!”

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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