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'Drunk driving' antipathy towards Bae Seong-woo... I hope you show your sincerity instead of returning to your relationship with Ha Jung-woo.
Choi Ji-ye, a reporter from TenAsia, tells the story of the movie. He analyzes every aspect of the film through vivid coverage of the scene, and writes with sharp perspectives in a fun way.
Actor Bae Seong-woo, who was fined for drunk driving, is expected to join a new work directed by his colleague Ha Jung-woo.
On the 14th, Bae Seong-woo's agency Artist Company said, "Bae Seong-woo received an offer to appear in Ha Jung-woo's film 'Lobby' and is currently reviewing it." Although the position was “under review”, it is a scenario that the director, Ha Jung-woo, would have personally suggested, and the discussion on appearances must have already been verbally discussed.
In addition, Bae Seong-woo, who would not have much work due to drunk driving charges, would have no reason not to appear in Ha Jung-woo's directed and lead role. Bae Sung-woo's joining of 'Lobby' seems to be virtually confirmed, unless Ha Jung-woo and Bae Seong-woo feel a great burden at the news of Bae Seong-woo's casting, which was announced earlier than expected.
However, the public's gaze on Bae Seong-woo's joining of Ha Jung-woo's 'Lobby' is not good. It is because of Bae Seong-woo's 'drunk driving' history. In November 2020, Bae Seong-woo was caught drinking while driving after having a drink with an acquaintance in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. At that time, Bae Seong-woo's blood alcohol level was 0.08% or higher, which was the level of license cancellation.
In addition, Seong-woo Bae's drunk driving was a nuisance. At the time, Bae Seong-woo was starring in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Fly Gaecheon-yong', but Bae Seong-woo was caught driving drunk and dropped out midway, causing enormous damage to the actors and staff of 'Fly Gaecheon-yong'.
Fortunately, the agency's representative and colleague actor Jung Woo-sung filled his vacancy as a substitute, so the drama filming was somehow finished, but viewers of 'Fly Gaecheon-yong' watched a skit in which the face of Park Sam-soo's character, who had been Bae Seong-woo until the 16th episode, changed to Jung Woo-sung. I had to.
A year later, in December 2021, Seong-woo Bae confirmed his appearance in the movie "The Unspeakable Secret" (director Yoo-min Seo), finished self-reflection and returned to his main job. The time of reflection may not be proportional to the depth of reflection, but the public frowned at the faster-than-expected return.
Bae Seong-woo's joining of 'Lobby' this time is also cold in the eyes of the public. It is followed by criticism and regret about Ha Jung-woo casting Bae Seong-woo, who ate a pot of rice at the same agency in the past and worked together in several works, according to friendship and loyalty. In addition, 'Lobby' is Ha Jung-woo's lead-directed work at the center of the film industry, and it is a great opportunity for Bae Seong-woo to return.
A movie is a director's work, and casting Bae Seong-woo, a close colleague with an inward bent arm, is a big deal, but the public can't help but feel deprivation and antipathy from the actor who easily finds his place after committing a crime.
I am not saying that you should live in seclusion while reflecting on your life because you were drunk driving. However, the problem is that sincerity of self-reflection cannot be found in the comeback, where after taking a break for a few years, he quickly finds his place thanks to his close colleagues. Because of this, there is a voice of concern that the incidents and accidents of transgressive celebrities continue.
Bae Seong-woo would rather continue activities in meaningful independent films or plays rather than Ha Jung-woo's 'Lobby'. Rather than making a stable and smooth comeback through friendship, I wonder if making a comeback independently without special help would be able to show reflection on mistakes and passion for acting at the same time.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
