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Actor Cho Jin-woong’s abrupt retirement amid revived allegations about his previous juvenile misconduct is now elevating questions over whether or not he may face a penalty of as much as 10 billion gained ($7.6 million), in line with business estimates circulating in Korea.
On Tuesday, native outlet Newsen reported, citing an business official, that tvN may pursue a large damages declare if it information a lawsuit towards Cho and his company. The determine displays the dimensions and timing of Cho’s main function in “Sign 2,” the long-awaited sequel to the 2016 hit drama.
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“Sign 2” was scheduled to air within the first half of subsequent yr after almost a decade of anticipation. However its future is now unsure after allegations emerged on Friday accusing Cho of wrongdoing as a minor. His company acknowledged a part of the claims. “We confirmed with the actor that there have been improper actions throughout his youth,” it mentioned.
A day later, Cho introduced he was ending his profession. “I settle for all criticism with humility and can cease all actions as of right now. That is the accountability and obligation I have to bear for my previous wrongdoing,” he mentioned, declaring a right away retirement.
The fallout has solid an extended shadow over tvN’s high-profile manufacturing. A community consultant mentioned the drama’s scheduling continues to be underneath dialogue and updates can be shared when accessible.
Whereas Cho’s exit has sparked public criticism, a rising variety of figures within the leisure and political spheres have voiced assist for him, highlighting considerations about Korea’s harsh tradition of public shaming.
Lee Jun-dong, a movie producer generally known as the brother of director Lee Chang-dong, posted a pointed protection on Sunday. “Our society calls for sacrifices too typically. We killed Lee Solar-gyun, we killed Sulli, we killed Ma Kwang-soo, we killed reds … How a lot more healthy has our society turn out to be? This ritual of putting somebody on the altar and fueling collective insanity is exhausting,” Lee wrote.
Rep. Park Beom-kye of the Democratic Social gathering of Korea additionally prompt Cho was dealing with disproportionate penalties. “The controversy over his youth shocked me, and his retirement much more. Ought to reminiscences of 1’s childhood errors be one thing an individual must not ever let go of? Is his current picture, formed by the general public, incompatible with forgotten previous reminiscences?”
Father Track Kyung-yong of the Anglican Church likewise urged Cho to return, writing, “If he has already been appropriately punished and has lived with reflection, shouldn’t we encourage him as an alternative?”
As debate intensifies, consideration is popping to potential monetary repercussions. If “Sign 2” can’t proceed with Cho, the broadcaster stands to endure vital losses — elevating the query of whether or not the actor will in the end be held answerable for a large penalty.
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