Soaring Popularity, These Korean Stars Instead Face Serious Problems in 2021

Kapanlagi.com - New names continue to emerge in the world of K-Drama, enchanting viewers with their acting abilities. After starring in various K-drama titles, their skills have become more refined, earning recognition from fans.

A number of Korean actors and actresses have achieved extraordinary popularity in response to the success of the K-dramas they starred in. Unfortunately, not all of them have a sweet ending like in the drama story. A series of rising Korean stars stumbled upon serious problems in 2021. Who are they?

1. Ji Soo

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The name Ji Soo is becoming more popular with the image of the beloved second lead by K-Drama netizens. His acting as a sad boy who is hurt in various dramas has indeed caught the attention of fans.

Ji Soo reached the peak of popularity when he made a comeback through the drama RIVER WHERE THE MOON RISES with Kim So Hyun. Unfortunately, in the middle of the filming process of the drama, Ji Soo was involved in a bullying scandal that was very shocking at the beginning of 2021. He admitted his actions and apologized to the victim, although the agency acknowledged that there were some things that were exaggerated by netizens.

Ji Soo then stepped down from RIVER WHERE THE MOON RISES and took a break from his activities as an actor for self-reflection. This case had a significant impact on the ongoing drama because the production team immediately looked for a replacement, which was Na In Woo. Not only to continue shooting the remaining unaired episodes, but also to reshoot from the first episode.

2. Park Hye Soo

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The bullying scandal involving actor Ji Soo has also dragged in another rising star. One of them is Park Hye Soo who has been accused of bullying during school. This issue comes along with the release schedule of DEAR M, his comeback drama which also marks the acting debut of Jaehyun NCT.

The production team cannot replace the main actor because DEAR M has completed all its shooting processes before the drama was released. KBS, as the television station broadcasting the drama, has decided to postpone the airing of DEAR M for an unspecified period of time.

Meanwhile, the bullying case involving Park Hye Soo has yet to find clarity up to this point. The agency denies the bullying allegations, and even Dispatch has released screenshot evidence of chats stating that Park Hye Soo is the victim. Unfortunately, she has already fallen victim to Cancel Culture in Korea.

3. Jo Byeong Gyu

Many have been paying attention to Jo Byeong Gyu's acting skills since starring in SKY CASTLE, but his popularity soared after starring in THE UNCANNY COUNTER. His acting skills, which have become more mature, have led him to receive many offers for new projects.

Unfortunately, when the school bullying scandal broke out in Korea in early 2021, Jo Byeong Gyu's name was dragged into it. However, his agency denied that the actor was involved in such actions. The case subsided with an apology from the person who posted the confession.

Recently, Jo Byeong Gyu even announced that he will be involved in a film project called EVEN IF I DIE, ONE MORE TIME. Who misses his acting?

4. Kim Jung Hyun

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His role as Gu Seung Jung in CRASH LANDING ON YOU, which ended tragically, immediately made Kim Jung Hyun beloved by the public. He then became involved in various projects that further proved his acting prowess. For example, his character as King Cheoljong in MR. QUEEN can be considered the peak of Kim Jung Hyun's fame. Since then, his name has been widely discussed as a rising star to be reckoned with.

However, shocking news emerged around April 2021 regarding his relationship with Seo Ye Ji. The rumors stated that Seo Ye Ji was a possessive girlfriend who controlled Kim Jung Hyun, even in his work. Netizens linked this issue to the actor's behavior during the drama TIME, where he acted coldly and impolitely towards Seo Hyun, his co-star.

Kim Jung Hyun himself has apologized for the news without providing clarification on whether the story is true or not. The actor has not appeared in any projects yet, but the latest news is that he has officially joined Story J Company, an agency that represents famous stars like Seo In Guk and Kim Tae Hee.

5. Seo Ye Ji

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Who wouldn't be fascinated by Seo Ye Ji's acting in IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY? Playing the role of an antisocial fairy tale writer, Seo Ye Ji brings her character to life very well. Her name has become more prominent with the success of this drama.

However, when her past relationship with Kim Hyun Jung was revealed, Seo Ye Ji faced the consequences. The actress received a lot of criticism from netizens due to her image as a possessive girlfriend who harmed the careers of other actors. Seo Ye Ji herself chose to stay silent and avoid the media.

She didn't even attend the 2020 Baeksang Art Awards despite being nominated for the Popularity Awards and even winning. Until now, Seo Ye Ji has not shown any signs of returning to acting, but many fans are eagerly awaiting her new project.

6. Kim Seon Ho

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His name has been soaring since starring in START-UP, Kim Seon Ho has indeed become a new rising star beloved by K-Drama fans. Moreover, his latest drama HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA has successfully achieved high ratings every week. Unfortunately, the shocking news about Actor K scandal that has been circulating on social media recently has turned into a serious problem that he has to face.

Kim Seon Ho himself has bravely admitted that he is Actor K. Both parties have indeed apologized to each other, but this case is still ongoing. Various brands have been seen starting to archive advertisements with Kim Seon Ho. The actor has also been confirmed to leave the variety show 1 Night 2 Days.

Those were some summaries of Korean stars who have to face serious problems in 2021 that threaten their careers. Which case do you think is the most shocking, KLovers?  

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