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Actor Cho Jin-woong’s acknowledgment of parts of his alleged juvenile-offense historical past is sending shockwaves by the Korean leisure trade, elevating pressing questions on his upcoming initiatives — together with the extremely anticipated second season of the hit drama “Sign.”
Cho’s company, Saram Leisure, stated Dec. 5 that after checking with the actor instantly, it confirmed “there was wrongdoing throughout his minor years,” not directly acknowledging the circulating allegations. The company added that the occasions occurred greater than 30 years in the past, making it “tough to totally confirm the circumstances,” and famous that each one associated authorized procedures have lengthy been closed.
Nonetheless, the corporate drew a agency line, saying, “We clearly state that he’s not linked to any acts associated to sexual assault,” strongly denying probably the most severe allegation. The company additionally apologized, saying Cho made “regrettable selections” even after reaching maturity and that he feels deep regret.
From left, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Hye-soo, and Lee Je-hoon / Xportsnews
The ripple impact is already hitting Cho’s scheduled work. SBS deliberate to air a documentary titled “Chasing Borderless Crime” Dec. 7 with Cho as narrator, however the community advised Xportsnews it should take “acceptable motion.” Trade officers say choices below dialogue embody changing the narration.
The most important concern, nonetheless, is Cho’s function in “Sign 2.” The follow-up to tvN’s acclaimed crime-thriller collection — probably the most anticipated titles within the community’s lineup for subsequent yr — has already accomplished filming and was slated to air within the first half of the yr to mark tvN’s twentieth anniversary. Cho, together with Kim Hye-soo and Lee Je-hoon, is a central determine within the franchise, and season two reportedly depends closely on his storyline.
tvN has but to remark, however insiders say the community is watching developments carefully, absolutely conscious that controversy round Cho reveals no indicators of fading. Whether or not “Sign 2” will proceed as deliberate, alter its path, or problem a public place stays one of many trade’s most carefully watched questions.
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