Actor Kang Ji-seop Opens Up About Past JMS Allegations

Actor Kang Ji-seop candidly shared his feelings regarding past allegations of being a follower of JMS.

On August 4th episode of MBN's 'Oh Eun-young's Stay', Kang Ji-seop appeared under the nickname 'Scarlet Letter'.

Introducing himself, Kang Ji-seop said, "I thought I was on the right path, but it turned out to be the wrong one. I am branded with a scarlet letter due to ignorance." In the past, Kang Ji-seop faced allegations of being a JMS follower.

Kang Ji-seop expressed, "I wonder if speaking about this will only stir up trouble. People have forgotten, and some even ask if it really happened, but it's an issue that needs to be addressed." He continued, "I went there seeking a place of solace. I wanted to endure the tough entertainment industry in the right way. I didn't want to fall into temptations like relationships, alcohol, or other negative paths." He also revealed, "Women suffered physical harm, and men were financially exploited. We were continuously gaslighted."

Kang Ji-seop was previously accused of being a JMS follower. These allegations resurfaced in 2023 with the release of the Netflix documentary 'In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal', which delves into stories related to JMS leader Jung Myung-seok. At that time, Kang Ji-seop stated, "I have since left the group," and added on social media, "As a victim myself, I deeply empathize and hope for no more pain."

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr