Actor Ji Seung-hyun Reveals Backlash from 'Good Partner' Role
Actor Ji Seung-hyun Reveals Backlash from 'Good Partner' Role
Actor Ji Seung-hyun shared the unexpected backlash he faced after starring alongside Jang Na-ra in the drama 'Good Partner,' which led to him being dubbed the 'nation's adulterer.'

On the October 4th episode of MBC's variety show 'Radio Star,' Ji Seung-hyun appeared as a guest alongside In Gyo-jin, Tei, and Heo Kyung-hwan for the 'Capturing Women's Hearts' special.

During the show, Ji Seung-hyun recounted how he went from being a national hero to a villain, saying, "While filming the drama 'Goryeo-Khitan War,' I received an offer for my next project. The title 'Good Partner' sounded great, but the content was completely different."
Actor Ji Seung-hyun Reveals Backlash from 'Good Partner' Role
Actor Ji Seung-hyun Reveals Backlash from 'Good Partner' Role
He continued, "As an actor, it's my job to entertain and provide catharsis to the audience with various roles, so I accepted it. But 'Good Partner' caused quite a stir. I received comments like 'He saved the country only to abandon it,' and 'Go back to Goryeo. Don't reincarnate.' A gas station owner even ran out to hit me on the back while I was refueling."

Ji Seung-hyun also shared an amusing incident at a 'Goryeo-Khitan War' staff wedding, saying, "I dressed up thinking people would greet me as General Yang Kyu. But since 'Good Partner' was airing, I heard comments like 'That's Jang Na-ra's husband. Isn't he the bad guy?' I expected a warm welcome."

He further recalled a line from the drama where his character was involved in an affair, saying, "I thought, 'This will be a big deal when it airs.' The line was, 'Do you have proof it's my child?' I was sweating while delivering it." He added, "The ratings were very high, and viewers were so engrossed that I eventually posted an apology video."

Reported by Tae Yuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr