South Korean veteran actor Lee Je-hoon is deeply loved by audiences for his superb acting skills and discerning taste in drama selection. However, many of his recent projects have been affected due to controversies involving his co-stars. The upcoming drama "Hope for a Win", set to premiere next year, stars Ha Young as the female lead. Previously, in a variety show, she mentioned that her family has been in the medical profession for four generations, but was later exposed for her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese background. Her agency initially clarified it as a misunderstanding, but after historical documents surfaced, they issued a public apology, admitting the records were accurate, which drew criticism from netizens. This incident has put the drama's filming and future promotion under intense scrutiny.
In fact, this is not the first time Lee Je-hoon has faced controversy because of his co-actors. Years ago during the filming of "Taxi Driver", co-star Lee Na-eun faced bullying allegations and was replaced, forcing the production to refilm many scenes. Meanwhile, "Signal 2", which had already wrapped filming and was considered the broadcaster's major release of the year, indefinitely postponed its airing after co-star Cho Jin-woong's past juvenile delinquency came to light, prompting his exit from the entertainment industry.
Facing an ongoing series of unexpected disruptions to his projects, Lee Je-hoon once admitted in a past interview that each work embodies the hard work and passion of numerous staff members, and he hopes these efforts won't be erased. According to Korean media reports, the filming of "Hope for a Win" is still proceeding as planned. Many fans and drama enthusiasts have left messages of support, hoping for a smooth broadcast and a professional result from the cast and crew.
News source: Hush! Star News