Shining Again After Being Hit by Scandal, These 5 South Korean Artists Remain Relevant - Including Kim Seon Ho!

Kapanlagi.com - In South Korea, Cancel Culture is famous, which is a form of boycott where someone/celebrity has problematic behavior called out on social media. The celebrity is then "cancelled", which means they are boycotted by many people.

This often happens in the entertainment world of South Korea. If an artist or idol is involved in a scandal, fans and the South Korean community will boycott the artist and cause their career to plummet.

As a result of the scandal, artists can be fired from their projects, and companies can also immediately sever ties and cancel contracts. However, there are some South Korean artists who have proven their innocence and have been accepted back by the public. Curious who they are? Let's find out below.

1. Seo Ye Ji

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In April 2021, Seo Ye Ji disappeared from the entertainment industry following a gaslighting scandal. While still dating actor Kim Jung Hyun, she forbade Kim Jung Hyun from having physical contact with Seohyun, who was her co-star in the drama Time.

Although still receiving a lot of criticism, Seo Ye Ji was given the opportunity to make a comeback through the Korean drama, Eve's Scandal, which is scheduled to air in May 2022 on tvN. Her latest drama is now eagerly awaited by fans.

2. Kim Yong Gun

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Kim Yong Gun is a veteran South Korean actor who is currently 76 years old. The man born on May 8, 1946, had a legal issue with a woman he had dated for 13 years. It was rumored that he had forced his girlfriend to have an abortion.

However, Kim Yong Gun reportedly made peace with the woman and will take responsibility for the mother and the baby. Although it caused a stir and still generates controversy, he remains active in the South Korean entertainment industry.

3. Song Hye Kyo

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In 2014, Song Hye Kyo was involved in a tax evasion scandal. The actress born on November 22, 1981, was rumored to have evaded taxes worth 2.5 billion won over three years.

After the news caused a stir, Song Hye Kyo clarified that it was a mistake and not true. Then thanks to the drama she starred in with Song Joong Ki, Descendants of the Sun in 2016, her reputation rose again.

4. Kim Seon Ho

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Recently, Kim Seon Ho was involved in an abortion scandal with his ex-girlfriend Choi Young A. The ex-girlfriend claimed that Kim Seon Ho had forced her to have an abortion and had been gaslighting her.

However, as time went on and it was revealed that Choi Young Ah had also made many mistakes, the public began to soften. Now, Kim Seon Ho's latest film project, titled Sad Tropical, is highly anticipated by fans.

5. Hyuna and E'Dawn from PENTAGON

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The love story between these two idols is considered dramatic and quite shocking in the world of K-Pop. In 2018, they confirmed that they had been in a relationship since 2016. Previously, Hyuna and E'Dawn were part of the Triple H group with Hui from PENTAGON.

After going public, E'Dawn began a hiatus and some of Hyuna's appearances were canceled. Shortly thereafter, in September 2018, Cube Entertainment announced the decision to terminate their contracts. Nevertheless, Hyuna and E'Dawn have now found a new home in January 2019. They have signed an exclusive contract with PSY's agency, PNATION.

(kpl/mag)