Musical actor Kim Jun-young, who not too long ago got here underneath scrutiny over allegations of visiting an unlawful leisure bar, is stepping down from all his present productions, his company stated Tuesday.
“We sincerely apologize to audiences and all events concerned for the priority attributable to latest occasions concerning our artist Kim Jun-young. The actor will withdraw from all productions during which he’s presently showing,” his company, HJ Tradition, stated in a press release.
The company stated that the choice required cautious coordination with a number of manufacturing groups. “Because the actor was taking part in a number of works, it took time to make and announce the ultimate resolution after consulting with every manufacturing,” it stated.
HJ Tradition additionally apologized for its delayed response. “We deeply remorse the preliminary lack of communication whereas we had been taking steps to behave responsibly towards those that have supported and trusted him.”
The controversy started after Kim posted a photograph of a receipt on his social media account, which included a lady’s title and an amount of cash. The publish was shortly deleted, nevertheless it sparked on-line hypothesis that he had visited an unlawful grownup leisure institution.
The company denied the allegation. “We clearly state that there was no criminal activity in any respect. We are going to take agency authorized motion in opposition to the unfold of malicious false info and defamation if needed.”
Kim made his musical debut in 2018 with “Singing within the Rain” and not too long ago appeared within the manufacturing of “Amadeus.”
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Occasions, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Occasions.
