Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo Face Renewed Rumors and Controversies
Actors Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo are once again in the spotlight due to renewed rumors of marital discord and a recent controversy involving the cancellation of a TV show segment. The couple, who faced similar rumors six years ago, are now dealing with conflicting reports regarding the scrapping of a segment from the variety show 'Let's Eat Dinner Together.'
On October 3, it was revealed by a media outlet that Kim Seung-woo had requested the cancellation of a segment filmed at his home for JTBC's 'Let's Eat Dinner Together.' The episode, which aired last month, featured guests Lee Jin-wook and Jung Chae-yeon and was initially presented as a 'failed dinner' episode. However, it was later disclosed that the filming actually took place at Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo's residence in Samseong-dong.
Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo Face Renewed Rumors and Controversies
Kim Seung-woo's agency, The Queen AMC, confirmed the actor's impromptu participation in the filming, stating, "Kim Seung-woo was home alone when the 'Let's Eat Dinner Together' crew visited. He participated in the filming on a whim." The agency explained the request for cancellation, saying, "Kim Seung-woo had a light drink with friends before returning home. The agency later realized this and suggested it might be better not to air the segment due to potential issues with broadcasting under the influence."
They added, "Only Kim Seung-woo was present at the scene, and we believed the matter was resolved amicably with the production team."
Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo Face Renewed Rumors and Controversies
However, this account conflicts with statements from those present at the scene. A broadcasting insider told TenAsia, "Kim Nam-joo was at home when the crew and guests left. She expressed discomfort with the filming, leading to its cancellation after discussions." The filming day was marked by heavy rain, and the sudden change of plans left the guests visibly unsettled, resulting in additional scenes being shot at a convenience store.
Recently, Kim Nam-joo reignited rumors of discord by mentioning an incident involving a missing person report filed by Kim Seung-woo during her appearance on 'Queen of Insight.' The incident occurred on May 30, 2019, when Kim Seung-woo reported Kim Nam-joo missing after failing to reach her. At the time, their agency denied any discord, explaining that Kim Nam-joo was at a hotel with friends celebrating an occasion, and the report was filed due to a lack of communication.
Kim Seung-woo and Kim Nam-joo Face Renewed Rumors and Controversies
However, in a press release distributed on September 28 by 'Queen of Insight,' Kim Nam-joo recounted, "I went to a hotel alone because I had no personal space at home and wanted to be by myself. I watched TV and ate food, and it was wonderful. I didn't answer calls, and my husband reported me missing." She added, "I stayed at the hotel for two days, and my daughter came to check on me. I assured her I was fine, and we ate together."
Netizens reacted with skepticism, noting, "The statements from six years ago and now are completely different. It's hard to know what's true," and "Was the discord rumor true after all?" The confusion was further fueled by a YouTube video released the same morning, which omitted the scenes mentioned in the press release. The conflicting accounts and the segment cancellation have left viewers puzzled.
