Rapper Swings is stepping into the world of acting!

On January 11, Swings surprised fans by sharing a video of himself practicing a scene from the critically acclaimed film Burning (2018, directed by Lee Chang Dong) at an acting academy. Swings delivered an intense performance while analyzing the scene with passion and depth.

The day before, on January 10, Swings had already hinted at this new chapter. He shared, “I’ve been taking acting classes for a month now, and I’m doing this every day. It’s so much fun! I’ll share clips occasionally, so please look forward to them.”

What caught even more attention was when Swings addressed rumors about Squid Game 2. He reposted an article titled “Swings Enrolls in Acting School After Missing Out on Squid Game 2 Casting” and clarified, “I’m really grateful, but actually, I started acting lessons a month before that. So it’s not as urgent as it sounds.”

This comes after Squid Game 2 director Hwang Dong Hyuk recently revealed that T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) was cast as the character Thanos. He also admitted, “I considered friends like Swings for the role but couldn’t fully trust their acting ability.”

While netizens speculated that Swings’ acting lessons might have been fueled by this missed opportunity, the rapper is clearly moving forward with determination.

Fans are already cheering him on, with comments like, “Swings is proving there’s nothing he can’t do,” “His commitment to learning is inspiring,” “Let’s aim for Hollywood next!” and “We’re rooting for your success!”

Could we be seeing Swings take on major acting roles soon? Only time will tell, but his journey is already turning heads!

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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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