UEE, what happens to KBS weekend drama after 4 years? Huh Jung-min controversy

Uee's return to KBS's weekend drama 'Hyoshim's Own Life' after 4 years was embroiled in controversy even before it aired. Actor Heo Jung-min claimed that he was forced to leave the show.

Heo Jeong-min's revelations began in the early morning of the 16th. He said, "I prepared for two months. But the writer said he didn't like actor Heo Jung-min and abandoned him? Why can't I even see his face? Is it because I'm not good-looking? Is it because I'm not mean? Can't I act? My two months of preparation and the days ahead. “What happens to it?” he said.

At the same time, he even mentioned the real name of the work, saying, "I'm trying to hold back, but I'm revealing it. The world has changed. Don't tell me to shut up. I'm no longer interested in this world." He also added, "When you criticize someone, there has to be a proper explanation and an apology. You old guys. You'll be screaming that you'll be expelled from this floor. Then, you're a true fucking old guy. Goodbye."

However, Heo Jung-min's agency, Acom My NT, denied this, saying, "An article quoting actor Heo Jung-min's full Instagram account was published early today, but this is not an accurate fact at all and is nothing more than a personal complaint."

But Heo Jeong-min did not stop. After posting, "They're doing this to me too, what are they going to do to the rookie kids?", they continued to post, "They're going to bully them into giving them raccoon trauma. Why don't they erase it again?" and "Let's go immigrate."

In response to this, ‘Hyosim, Everyone’s Life’ side also released a statement. Regarding Heo Jung-min's claim, the production team said, "It is true that director Kim Hyeong-il and actor Heo Jung-min had only one meeting at the end of March," but added, "However, as a result of subsequent discussions with the production team, they came to the conclusion that the image of the character in the play and the actor did not match, and the two-week “Later, in mid-April, I informed management of the above facts,” he said.

He added, "Regarding the non-appearance, the writer states that he is not involved in the casting at all and expresses regret for the actor's claims."

Regarding the production team's position, Heo Jung-min said, "Well, to sum it up, I was initially cast, but there was no intervention from the writer, and the casting was canceled based on the production team's judgment. I was notified late and started posting and causing a fuss like a crazy person."

He said, "I would like to offer my deepest apologies to the actors and actresses on the production team. I fell short in many ways. I wish the drama a success and I will now step down. I will humbly accept the production team's deep regret. Goodbye."

Although this incident seems to have been put to rest with Heo Jung-min's non-apology apology, it was inevitable that the image of 'Hyosim's Life, Each Life' would take a hit. Above all, writer Cho Jung-seon, the hit maker of KBS weekend dramas such as 'Sons of Sol Pharmacy' and 'My Most Beautiful Daughter in the World', and producer Kim Hyeong-il of 'Taejong Lee Bang-won', produced 'My Only One', which recorded a viewership rating of close to 50%. The situation is even more unfortunate because Yui, who earned the title of 'Queen of Tears', was expected to star as the lead role.

'Hyoshim's Life, Each Life' depicts the process of daughter Hyosim (played by Yui), who devoted her entire life to her family, breaking away from the family that gave her a hard time and living an independent life, and the family members who lived off of Hyosim's dedication and sacrifice finding their own independent lives. drama. 'The real thing has appeared!' It is scheduled to be broadcast in the second half of this year.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr