10 Biggest Kdrama Scandals That SHOCKED The World in 2021! [Ft HappySqueak]

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Korean Dramas and actor are loved all over the world! What country are you watching this video from?

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India

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France

[@detphemale]

Detroit, Michigan USA

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Philippines

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UK

[@swana4960]

Kim Seonho’s case was so absurd that the ex’s friends had to come in his defense. Can you imagine? Her friends had to come out and expose her because she was being a psycho. People from the industry had to come out to defend him too and of course his friends too. He had so many people on his side willing to receive backlash because they knew everything the ex said was either a lie or heavily distorted. He got some of his advertisements back and one movie out of three but he loss too much. He lost 2 movies, he was kicked out of his variety show, he lost a few advertisements still, he doesn’t interact with his fans on social media anymore, variety shows/radio shows don’t dare to mention his name anymore like before as if his name was cursed or something. Netflix Korea is trying to erase him from his own drama and denying him and the entire cast of their well deserved achievements, he was edited out of his variety show, he was blurred in a tv cable. He continues to be disrespected by so many companies in the industry even thought he was proven innocent. He’s being treated as if he has been blacklisted. Korea’s cancel culture is deadly. They changed this man’s whole life because they couldn’t wait and listen to his side of the story and wait for the truth to come out. Then they wonder why their celebrities k word themselves.

[@kdramalover8288]

His fan support him more from all over the world , he get AAA awards, his friend nd co-worker support him ...If no body wants him but there is his fan who love him , who respect him for his acting, who always there for him .... It's become so hard for me when i read that's news about his personality when some random fake rumors come about his personality that's make cry , when tvn nd 2D1N edited nd blurred him i cried I know it's was his decision to leave the show for other cast members nd show nd i know show can't do anything after rumors i really love the 2D1N but i can't forgive them for blurred him in 2 Episode 😭😭😭

[@Yeap3114]

I haven't understood how was his name got cleared. Her friends said that she lied? Did anything else happen?

[@nadiabenitez]

Her friends shared evidence with Dispatch in which it was revealed that the allegations were not true.

[@nadiabenitez]

@@Yeap3114 See my comment below. I meant to reply to you but it went wrong.

[@aisyahrais9588]

💯

[@emilykhoo-reardon9648]

I love KDramas but do not agree with their cancel culture mentality. It is harsh on the celebrities’ career especially when the scandal is not even proven to be true.

[@detphemale]

Why are actors and idols so heavily persecuted for things that happened when they were kids? I don’t know of any adult who doesn’t have a past. I also think that bullying is so deeply ingrained in Korean society, it has become the “go to controversy” whenever someone is attacked by the public, because it is so believable. Bullying is also shown in most dramas, whether in school or in the workplace, on a regular basis. Funny thing about it is, in dramas, the bully always changes in the end, gets the girl he bullied to love him, and becomes a hero. How ironic.

[@l.c.6282]

Exactly

[@kosewa1]

My thoughts exactly!!! I laughed 😂😂😂at some of the scandals because it was so trivial. People be reaching 🙄🙄🙄.

[@spiderdian]

This actually mirrors their (korean) society. It seems that they should be squeeky clean from the day they were born. There is no room for forgiveness too, from the side of the fans. They will be easily get cancelled and their life is doomed. This cancel-culture must stop, or we’ll see a lot of them in depression - or worst, suicide.

[@mairiconnell6282]

What a fantastic comment! So true and very well put detphmale.

[@adebisisaid8616]

That’s why it’s a work of fiction! No bully ever becomes the hero or gets the girl in any society unless he’s made of money. In which case that can happen anywhere because people will do anything for money even sell their own souls. But again it’s a work of fiction! Don’t take it at face value lol

[@tairema]

It’s sad how some of these actors and dramas get canceled over something very minor or trivial. When is a work of fiction distorting history when it’s fiction. How about innocent until proven guilty? They are canceling people at a drop of a hat. I don’t like who they are dating I’m going cancel them. They didn’t follow protocol I’m gonna cancel them. It’s bad enough the dramas already depict a lot of what’s wrong in Korea and all this just further proves the point. It’s sad.

[@silpeenaik4341]

Did anyone notice that all these allegations have made when these celebrities are doing actually great in their field not before that!! And mostly are related to past incidents not present so why those victims were silent till date and only wants to come to light after culprits' success.. Truly strange🤔🙄🙄

[@gayhood4evah]

perhaps those complaining just now wants money from the stars(?)

[@rose25hoon]

Yes, that is why I stated that I do believe it could be the industry doing this themselves to keep them under control and to do things they do not want to do. In Hollywood it is called blackmail. Or if they have stepped on someone's toes and they want to teach them a lesson.

[@bubbadoo55]

And most of this was while they were still kids

[@gamesong6600]

Timing is not enough ground to dismiss an allegation. Lets think of it this way u can easily forget a nobody but if that nobody becomes famous u will be seeing his or her face everyday, listen abt them everyday to the point that reliving past trauma could become unbearable, people cry when the pain becomes unbearable that is why an allegation can not be dismissed solely based on timing

[@nanalexia6706]

@@gamesong6600 However you can't always take the side supposedly victim in this case as it would be unfair to these actors and idols. Most of these claims were proven to be false however the damage had already been done and those people lost the careers they worked hard for. if the bullying was so bad at the time then it could have been reported then. Most of those actors didn't even have influential parents so reporting those cases wouldn't be hard and would actually serve as an example that bullying is not okay. Let's say it was too unbearable and you had to wait a few years do it then. But you still chose to let go of it and go on with your life. What I don't like is when these actors are at the peak of their careers, you suddenly found the strength to report that case ? And on top of that a case that happened in middle school (more than 10 years when they were still kids ) ? If you had changed from how you were all these years, why assume the person who was responsible for the bullying had stayed the same ? Now tell me didn't they report it out of bitterness when they saw them being so successful while they were still struggling in their lives. If they were happy and were also successful in their careers would they have bothered to report it ? In no way I am making an excuse for bullying. But it's also an act of bullying as these actors will face death threats, harrassment and will lose everything they worked for, especially if what the victims claimed were false. And most of the time when it happens, people would say smthg like "At age 13 I could tell right from wrong" however at that age you also did questionable things you regretted as you grew up and learned more. Be grateful for your parents who taught you a lesson as there are kids who are doing things much worse because that's what they had been raised into. And be grateful there weren't hundreds thousands of people berating you for the actions that you had done a few years back even if you drastically changed from then. The only thing these actors could do is find them(even though it would still take a while to find them)and apologize for what they did. But I am sure even then they would still make it public to ruin them. That's just how people are.

[@cassiereroni]

It's utterly ridiculous that any of these actors have their lives ruined just on the say so of someone else before it's even investigated to reveal the truth. And even if the allegations are found to be lies that actors life is still shattered. And I agree with many here that bullying, while devastating when you experience it as a child, should not be a reason for someone to lose their career over. Unless, of course, the bully never stops bulling even in adulthood.

[@emillys]

They were bullies in their childhood and got cyberbullied in adulthood. in these cases the actors lost their jobs because of things they did in their childhood which is wrong in my opinion . who in the world has never made a mistake , bullying and being a bully in schools is a natural phenomena across the globe that most adults went through . I'm not saying it's ok but it happens and most kids see it as having fun with the victim and once they grow up and understand its danger they stop. but what these netizens are doing is cyberbullying which is more harmful than the traditional bullying because it targets one's mental state plus most of them are adults which makes it worse.

[@miam.9119]

It depends on the severe amount of bullying and if they changed, but I can not say that the K-netizens are right either because they often involve the families which is out right wrong, as for all we know they are often innocent and blameless people. I think they can say “I find the bully awful” but they cannot take too far (like when they use death threats or involve the families).

[@cassiereroni]

@@miam.9119 That's, pretty much, exactly what emily and I expressed.

[@rose25hoon]

Yes, and they should face jail time for this. The damage they do is mind-blowing.

[@rnegoro1]

If they were bullies - yes they should be shunned , but it could be rumors and untrue. Hard to prove.

[@Naithesther7085]

*Key word* : Kim Seon Ho did not force abortion on the Ex Girlfriend, It was a mutual agreement between them both the girl was all for it. The ex was cheating on Kim Seon Ho with three guys at the time of their dating that's when K decided to break up with her. The ex girlfriend was divorced before and the marriage didn't last a week and she didn't tell KSH all this. And most importantly this stuff happened about 3 years ago.

[@suriyoon8736]

😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

[@kosewa1]

But His name will has been dragged through the mud because of lies!!!

[@analizherreraremigio2820]

But his fans are here to support him because we know how hard he works and how kind he is!

[@user-jo6fm3vn4e]

I dont give a shit what happened neither one of them should lose their income! I am a fan but I still think we will never know the truth! As far as I am concern you cant trust text messages!

[@swana4960]

@@user-jo6fm3vn4e we can’t trust text messages but she has those text messages too. If she wanted she could sue dispatch for defamation if she finds the text messages have been altered. She had he lawyers ready to take action and she has a lot of money too so…

[@donnajohnson3792]

So basically all you have to do to end Korean actors and actresses careers (include K-Pop idols) is say they were bullied by them when they were in middle school. I wonder when elementary students are going to do the same thing? One of my favorites Ji Soo no longer has a career because of something he supposedly did 14 years prior to being accused, really??? There's a lesson here, don't get into show biz unless you have a pristine past, your career is based on any fan who wants to end it. Also, if Koreans don't want bullies acting, then they should never make dramas like "Boys Over Flowers."

[@carmencesena1299]

I miss Ji Soo so much. They must get rid of cancel culture.

[@bevjenkins4491]

I can’t believe the heartache suffered by these actors who are falsely accused. Agencies and sponsors are too quick to dismiss or release them without full knowledge of the situation. So sad.

[@two2fargone]

Natural Justice should apply. No-one should be found guilty by a petition or social media campaigns.

[@summer._._.1988]

Totally agree with you ‼️ It is truly a sad situation.

[@jing-jing6832]

I will wait for your return Kim Seon Ho. You are a good actor and you deserve 2nd chance. Fighting! 💪❤

[@adeleennis2255]

I don’t understand why so many dramas were canceled because of historical inaccuracies. So what? I grew up watching shows full of historical inaccuracies. It often made me more interested in the topic so I actually started reading about it. Plus, something is only accurate until new records prove it’s not.

[@puddintane0693]

Stories like these make me feel bad for the actors. Actors are people too. They have a past they may not be proud of, but that doesn't have anything to do with their acting. Cancelling or reshooting shows just because they have a not so nice past is a bit much. I get that it might be a culture thing. I understand to a degree. I am just one of those people that judge an actor on their acting, not on their personal life.

[@agjko]

I agree, don't know what type of person they are or were in their past but they legit worked hard in their acting career to reach this stage, even if they were bully that doesn't mean their career should be destroyed, we love actors bcz of their performance we see on screen......nd the actor who was swapped from his role bcz of bullying controversy is a bit harsh

[@liwedelma2620]

True, how does one get cancelled because they apparently bullied someone even in grade 1.. and it's so funny how the bulling stories only come out when this actors are at the peak of their careers.

[@apoetsbrain6794]

I started but dropped the video after the first actors case. Too toxic. The actors could have done bad things as they are humans. I am not tolerant of such behaviours either. However, i find that the cancel culture is more toxic and damaging. Additionally, it is completely unforgiving of people who have changed their lives. A confirmed bully 15 years ago unless proven to still be a bully now is already a different and transformed person. Thank God for Jesus who asked the crowd this; 'he who has no sin should cast the first stone.' Actors are just basic human beings. Some so-called fans or haters judging them harshly have probably sinned worse than anything these people could have done. Sad.

[@p.r.9982]

Excuse me but false accusations of abandonment & neglect when he still took care of her after the lies (KSH), or false accusations of R (JS), that's beyond evil. How can people plot to destroy someone's career like that? They should do jail time or be obligated to financial compensation so that people think twice about damaging people's career out of spite.

[@emilykhoo-reardon9648]

I completely agree! Financial compensation should be introduced in Korea to stop these false accusations. Trying to sabotage a person’s career is no small matter. Some jail time (if they cannot pay the penalty money) would certainly be effective as well as hopefully teach them the lesson not to do it again.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Mostly the spineless sponsors of these dramas who do NOT support the actors. When the going gets rough, they're out! Scumbags!

[@guestsmith58]

I miss Jisoo and his little dances on IG. His work was one of the first kdramas I started watching. That kissy mouth worked well when pouting in a scene. Why go all the way back to his childhood, soon we will see reports of what happened in grade school?

[@estadoagridulce]

the kim seon ho drama was so fucking intense…………god, i’m glad it’s over now. I hope we get to watch his work again.

[@creatingwonders9829]

His ex just wanted attention

[@analizherreraremigio2820]

Reading the articles that came out and trashed him every day was very painful for his fans! Thank God the truth came out 😭

[@kdramalover8288]

Don't worry he will come back soon with movie trailer ... After these scandal i can't see him but recently i have seen his new commercial ads

[@creatingwonders9829]

@@kdramalover8288 glad to know that

[@analizherreraremigio2820]

@@kdramalover8288 Yes, Sad Tropics will be his debut movie, we're so happy!!

[@l.c.6282]

The minute someone is popular, someone in the knetz world will bring them down. The envy is crazy.

[@abhishekn227]

KSH was about to reach his peak , when his ex dropped the bomb . That shows how much of an evil women she is . Hope he makes a dashing comeback

[@starcarmen1]

I hope JiSoo will make a come back. I’ve enjoyed everything he’s in. ❤️

[@dawnie2455]

I couldnt watch any more of show after he was replaced. Great actor who they put in but it just wasnt Jisoo. He MADE the character.

[@49gurleenriar72]

I really liked him a lot...hope he comes back

[@carmencesena1299]

YES!

[@cclitastraveladventures7463]

Yes, me too. I want Ji Soo to come back. A lot of the allegations were false. I hope Ji Soo is doing well.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danaabeldinova498]

He is great, gifted and down-to-earth actor 🥺Couldn’t agree more, he should come back with a lead role after his military service.

[@ΛιζαΜορτογλου]

People will always be thirsty for a trigger. Let the artists do their job. They are the only ones who offer us fun, musicians, actors and singers ... please.FROM GREECE WITH LOVE

[@kismartrania4356]

I just don’t know why koreans can’t let their actors breath and live like humans they except them to be xtra ordinary they are humans for crying out loud

[@gayhutton2462]

You bet.

[@naruto18164]

@@kismartrania4356 because they asked more than they can offer.

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[@promise83]

South Korea’s zero tolerance when it comes to bullying is great but what good does it serve when bullying gets reported at such a late stage? It should be dealt with in school not at the height of someone career. Kim seon-ho’s ex is bitter shame. I get her frustration though and we all make bad decisions in our lives. She probably agreed to the abortion and hoped that he will stay with her but now his career is flourishing and nothing is holding him back, she felt the need to expose his ‘true colours’ with the efforts to tarnish his reputation. Such allegations shouldn’t destroy someone’s career. I think he is a good person because he came out and apologised respectfully. 🤗

[@WhatReally980]

Exactly but they still thinks it’s okay to put in dramas, get rid of all together they can boycott for historical facts but not bullying scenes, it’s all serious matters.

[@maraeacookson1573]

I agree with what you've stated but also when people's accusations are lies though no one knows they're lying when it's first stated, yet to me everyone - public, media, sponsors, agency, filming industry bully the actor/ess straight away by cancelling all of what the actor/ess have worked so hard for. The industry, public, media etc don't wait for the true they just believe the lie....it is as you stated "allegations shouldn't destroy someone's career", and to add a career they have worked so hard for. Thank you from Aotearoa NZ.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Bullying is part of cult and culture in SK. Nice to pass laws: how about protecting the innocent! Many accusers are simply jealous, plain and simple, and will explore any option they can to profit economically from their stories, not to mention lawyers who think they will profit from the lies being told!

[@gjhille0989]

Cancel culture seems to be everywhere. Remember Kim Hyun Joong. It's been 8 years since the accusations against him and despite it being proven that his ex lied, the viewers still boycotted his 1st tv programme after returning from military service (personally I quite liked the show but I'm from the UK). It seems actors are held to much, much higher standards, to the point they can't have any personal life. Such a shame. If it's something serious like r*pe, m*rd*r, assault etc sure everyone should be held accountable but it seems stars are vilified before the evidence is in. Innocent before proven guilty and all that.

[@hideous4019]

For ksh case, i followed this since day one and looked after all the details and sources, he is a good person who met a "psycho", the definition of toxic relationship! The only thing he apologized for is hurting her because he broke up with her through a phone call and told her that he basically stopped loving her because *she kept repeating the same mistakes again and again*. How selfish!! Like didn't she think it was hard for him too, that HE WAS HURT too because of how he kept finding about things too late? that he had to take a break way from her for a whole month before he's able to let her go, how much she hurt him and how much he had to let go (he dropped out of a movie when they were dating) because he wanted to be committed, yet she didn't show any kind of responsibility or commitment. She's smart but dumb, she used screenshots she took to prove her claims and it's funny cause all those screenshot were in favor of him, but she covered them with lies, stuff thet nobody would know about and there's no way to confirm bcs it was between the two of them. Did she forget that she send those screeshots to her friends bcs she want to brag and "show off"? Her obsession to the point of taking photos of him unknowingly, imagine how terrified he must've felt when he discovered those recordings of him in her device! There's so so so much to say after going through the whole articles and following those anonymous acc that kept "throwing the truth" here and there about what happened actually. All i can say is that, he is a good man who wouldn't go down to her level to clear his name, the universe did that for him.

[@hideous4019]

All those feminism defender claimers are sick in the head, they are ruining it for actual victims when they side with a liar. They know she's not innocent yet they stand with her cause (fuk all men?) really?

[@rose25hoon]

He could have gotten her in trouble for those pictures taken without his knowledge.

[@summer._._.1988]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful information. 😊. I hope that she lost her job for what she did. This lady is not a good person. Shame on her.

[@sharonwilson5450]

Happy for Kim Seon Ho. Hometown was wonderful!

[@aliciamaria5529]

I'm a big KDrama fan from the USA - I knew very little of Korean culture before I started watching KDramas - understanding that they are dramas and may not be 100% true to life - but I was shocked at the physical and verbal assaults in some KDramas - if ever an employer here in the states kicked an employee in the shins or slapped an employee or screamed at them, threatened them, or discriminated against them because of their gender, or sexually harassed them - HS - you'd have the Labor Commission and so many government agencies that would prosecute and fine that employer - in short - it appears to me that there is an element of "bullying" in the Korean culture that needs to be admitted and addressed and intervention/education should begin in the schools - I have yet to view a School-themed KDrama that DIDN'T include bullying. Where were all the teachers, principals, counselors, and parents while all this "alleged" bullying was/is going on in these schools? It's not fair to "pin-point" only those who went on to be successful when it appears you ALL do it to some degree or another.

[@lillycay]

I totally agree with you. I watch lots of K Dramas but I am so shocked of the behaviour of the superiors or even parents towards their employees or children. Hitting or kicking is so unacceptable as is the mistreating of the "middle or working class" by the rich and powerful. If that is really happening in everyday life in S Korea I will never watch an other series or want anything to do with the place. I don't care if that is their culture. We are not in the middle ages anymore. Any sort of violence towards an other human or animal it should be punishable by law anywhere.

[@alisosiaalisosia9282]

Agree with you, same I don't know anything about Korean culture other then what I see in dramas, but if bullying is that bad, then the adults need to do their jobs But it seems as if the schools are all about profit

[@two2fargone]

@@alisosiaalisosia9282 Bullying goes on everywhere and I see the K/dramas showing that behaviour out and so helping solve the problem. I am from Australia and I can guarentee you if an employee kicked the shins of a subordinate, that employer would likey get a punch in the face! The bullies get their come-uppence in these stories. I wonder how many bullying employers see these dramas and realise what a bad person they are? Here in Australia we have just had scandals about drunken behaviour, bullying, sexual harrassment and evern rape happening in our own Australian Parliament House! The public is shocked, not only by the behaviour (usually by ' family values' men) but the lies and cover-ups, and the blatant gas-lighting of victims and their supporters. It is truly disgusting. Our APH is a toxic place for women, gay men and even (though rarer) female on male harrasment. It is not just South Korea, sadly.

[@najahyazbeck3745]

True 👍I’m new to KD but shocked about the amount of bullying and disrespect at work place , a DR gets hit, a soldier is bullied ,😮 and the worst at school ,, it’s a shame because the people seems to be so sweet and nice

[@creatingwonders9829]

Kim Seon Ho's ex just wanted attention 😂

[@mairiconnell6282]

The industry has to grow up as well as the audiences. This cancel culture where one can lay claim to bullying within the classroom really is a nonsense. If it were that bad then the people at fault are the teachers and Heads of School who failed their pupils. To raise issues to end someone's career is just plain wrong. That is true bullying.!!!!! I really wish that Jisoo will return to our screens his talent is too valuable to loose. As a Western woman in my fifties, I find this bizarre. It makes a mockery of real suffering. During my lifetime I have witnessed my sons at War and deal with Terror attacks. As an Army veteran myself, I have seen young men and women fight and give the ultimate sacrifice for their Country. Something that since 1950 has never happened in Korea. (Thank God). What makes the headlines? I was bullied at School! I was sexually abused. If the case then it is for a Court of Law not an Employer to deal with. A message to these people who think it is OK to ruin another's life, get out of your bedroom and do something good for your community today, not sit at a screen and whine my life is s--t.

[@danielacovaa]

lol… I love S. Korea but they’re ridiculous. All these “controversies” are so vanilla in comparison to things that happened to actors in other countries!

[@ishratjahan8627]

their is one thing that bothers me. whenever the actor or actress is on hit or famous scandal comes out. when they were not that famous or hit nobody talked about them. it seems like this scandals are just act out of jealousy.

[@cornelianaghi1333]

Envy and wickedness ,regrettably .

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

BINGO!

[@josiegardiner]

At the time I was so annoyed with the controversy with Jisoo. I have supported him as an actor for a long time and hearing about the bullying allegations was so historical as well as hysterical. I was looking forward to seeing him in “River where the moon rises” I was really disappointed when he was replaced because I felt that he really suited that role. I though that it was ridiculous that these allegations from his past had resurfaced after so much time had passed since it had happened. Why then? On reflection I hope the those who brought that up are happy with the outcome. As for myself in New Zealand I hope after his military assignment JiSoo can recover from this and comes back to acting. He is an awesome actor.

[@ayvidyan]

The cancel culture in korea is just so sad and frustrating. People can just create a rumor and immediately ruin someones life as easily as that. Whether they were true or not to them scandal is equivalent to being guilty and once you get it it will be hard to turn back to the way it used to be and it is so sad.

[@ckbrowne9243]

The cancelation culture is strong in Korea. Can we universally accept that even actors are human. And when some people get famous, there will be folks who want to pull them down. I know I am not the same person I was in middle/ high school. Thank goodness!

[@saran19471]

If Kim Seon Ho's personality in 2D1N is real or not, he should be admired either way. If it is real, he has such a great personality. If not real, he is such a great actor who portrays the role of a reality show hero so nicely. So he deserves appreciation either for his personality or for his acting skills. That's why his fan base is growing day by day despite the scandal.

[@patsummers6870]

I watch from the US, on Netflix. I am very impressed by the writing, production quality and the actors. The supporting actors are fantastic! I am totally hooked. Thank you!

[@fandyllic1975]

These bullying accusations definitely are starting to get out of control… it seemed like less than half were legit, but people just like to tear people down by default.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

ANY person who makes those accusations can, and should be willing to prove them beyond a shadow of a doubt, including some sort of monetary deposit made to the court or the jurisdiction with which they intend to file their complaint.

[@michaelkarlin130]

So out there, there are apparently large numbers of people who will believe anything and forgive nothing. Someone was a bully in middle school (12 or 13 years old) and that’s the end of their career? Seriously? And I speak as someone who suffered from bullying and racist remarks. I don’t have warm and fuzzy feelings towards these people (one of whom is now a judge) but never would it occur to me that they should have been denied a place in public life or have their careers destroyed for being stupid when they were children. I suggest all these judgmental so-called netizens try reading John 8:7, a story about adultery, by the way, and reflect a little about themselves.

[@rupsneel9524]

I followed closely the Soe ye Ji’s controversy since I loved her work on the drama it’s ok not to be ok. Until then I was at awe of everything South Korean but after that I was realized I’m should be grateful I get to watch everything South Korean while not being there. It somehow feels like they have have a hypocritical society which works differently for male and female!! Anyway I’m glad Soe Ye Ji will be Bach in the acting scene!! Good luck to her!!

[@alisosiaalisosia9282]

Agree enjoy watching the dramas and would like to visit, but I'm glad I don't have to live there and especially work there

[@carly2747]

Urghhhh what's wrong with Korea, there are several actresses and actors who have committed suicide cos of cyber bullying and criticisms, gosh so judgemental

[@edyrodriguez1980]

I can’t believe someone acting job will be interrupted just because gossips. That is very immature action.

[@vickiedemand112]

To harsh!! Unbelievable how people lose their careers over some of these issues!!

[@donnab.2249]

I know there’s a lot of bullying in Korea and in all countries especially here in the U.S. I can’t tolerate bully’s but it seems like people in Korea knows that the way to hurt a celebrity really fast is to accused them of being bullies. Celebrities are considered guilty until proven innocence. I find this disgusting.

[@erinlogan3519]

I have been watching K-dramas for the past fifteen years and I still don't get it - why can't these actors and actresses date who they want? Why can't they make a mistake without apologizing to everyone? Nobody is perfect, OMG I would not be surprised if all of them had some sort of mental health issue from the constant scrutiny and intrusion into their lives. I

[@janetdelgado9560]

No wonder why mental health issues are common in artist and idols, they want them to portray as a perfect person. Everybody makes a mistake nobody's perfect.

[@vanessaingram2746]

I love K Dramas and didn't know about all of the issues. I think its sad about the different accusations. I guess it doesn't matter what country you live in, there seems to always be someone ready to tear you down. Sad

[@kiarafranco9068]

the people making accusations that turn out to be yarns should be severely punished -ruining someone's reputation and career is a serious matter. I feel that the Korean public is ridiculously harsh and constantly playing GOD

[@msknowitallish]

Here in America, nothing or no one would’ve, gotten canceled. And I thought people here in America was super sensitive, but it seems South Koreans beat us a bit.

[@ronc9413]

I don't understand why people get upset with "historical distortions". Kdramas are usually fictional works. They aren't documentaries. Why can't they just add a disclaimer "This is a fictional film. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental".

[@rose25hoon]

They do add a disclaimer.

[@ronc9413]

@@rose25hoon Like, there are at least 2 different versions (kdramas) featuring historical character Dong Yi (She was a royal concubine). Then there is the kdrama “Hwajung (Spendid Politics)” featuring Princess Jeongmyeong. Also, there was a drama featuring Shin Saimdang (her image is on the 50,000 won note) “Saimdang, Light’s Diary”.

[@roxanncampbell9799]

I feel sorry for these actors they don't have a chance people bring up the past and never letting them make any mistakes. It's like the fans never makes a mistake people give these actors a break please.

[@tasnia3144]

someone ALWAYS has to "speak up" when an actor or actress reaches their peak

[@Honey-vz1qq]

Is there any forgiveness in Korea? Most teenagers are immature and make a lot of mistakes. When is their past done? No excuses, but at least have some understanding when people make mistakes--that's how we all learn. ...but, by the grace of God, it could have been you or me acting up. Once a person learns how to do better they shouldn't have to live regretting their life.

[@jupamoers]

What the heck is wrong with those filming companies? Cancelling participation of the actors because of unproven allegations that can ruin the actors' lives

[@stush0178]

Leave my Jung Hae-In alone PLEASE. Snowdrop is wrapping up to be one of the better productions for 2021, enjoying it so far! Do Koreans know that people are not perfect and should never strive to be? The head thing some of these artists are being accused of doing, the Netizens are doing to them.

[@9KristenMs]

Snowdrop is a Masterpiece and I'm glad it aired despite of the criticism.

[@ronin7284]

But it ended so badly….🥺

[@9KristenMs]

@@ronin7284 I cried the whole night because of that ending 😭 (He deserved better)

[@katelynjung5528]

It's a relief really. Snowdrop was one of the best dramas I've seen in 2021.

[@ronin7284]

@@katelynjung5528 Crash Landing On You, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay, Snowdrop, Yong Pal, Flower Of Evil and Kingdom are THE best dramas I’ve ever seen among 50 dramas I’ve completed.

[@katelynjung5528]

@@ronin7284 I've seen CLOY and IONTBO and am about to watch FOE and Kingdom, maybe try Yong Pal later on. But as far as I know, Yong Pal aired in 2017/18 and CLOY in 2020.

[@jenniferbl8011]

I am sad about Jisoo…… things we do as kids does not mean we do them later as adults.

[@NatalieZii]

Snowdrop is a FANTASTIC show. They should have rewritten it to be more fictional so that it wouldn’t offend on a sensitive subject but to say it glorifies or validates the Korean government is hilarious. I’ve never seen a show which so clearly criticizes government corruption.

[@ronc9413]

I think public shouldn't "cancel" celebrities who are accused of alleged bullying so quickly. It's so easy to make an accusation but hard to verify/prove. Usually only have the "word" of the accuser, what they call bullying often turns out to be not bullying actions and many bullying accusations are later found out to be fabricated. Plus, alleged bullying usually occurred during early school years. Why should something you supposedly did over 10 years ago when you were an immature kid affect your adult life?

[@elaineforan4751]

I just can't understand how shows can be cancelled just like that because of netizens. What about the jobs of all the crew members and cast? I really appreciate history and I love watching historical dramas because they introduce new history that I may not have heard of but I never expect them to be accurate. Complain about a documentary if necessary but not a drama with zombies and time travel in it, those are obviously not historically accurate. If I was a producer in the industry I would steer clear of expensive historical productions and stick to the same old formulas hoping that there would be no controversy. Do these witch hunters not realise what they are doing with cancel culture?

[@elizabethjanefletcher2967]

Do you know lot of jealousy in the world why wait till the person is famous why not report them (if it's true )at time of bulling ,now I hate bullies my grandson was bullied badly but when I found out the school shit themselves I got education board involved the police social services the bullies were then eventually sorted out and now my grandson has a happy school life we didn't wait till they were working adults to ruin their lives .

[@ACP099]

I've been a long time supporter of MyDramaList, but please stay away from the judgments of the personal lives of celebrities....It's too easy to destroy their careers and lives, lies or not, and if it doesn't affect me, I definitely don't want to hear it.

[@zk6019]

cancel culture is so bad in korea, they wanna cancel shows before its been seen at all 😅

[@magripinop]

I support the Its okay not to be okay actress! she was super in that series.. More of her please

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

She is gorgeous! Anyone who cannot stand the heat, should get out of the kitchen!

[@elle.r4698]

Kim Seon-ho leaving made me so depressed, i feel terrible for what happened to him and I miss him sm💗

[@spikysgal1581]

Knetz will be the death of these actors. It’s crazy how they never get a chance to defend themselves or share their side of the story, they just get cancelled immediately. I am rooting for the good actors on this list and I am hoping they get another chance to rise again

[@sandyalmazan7939]

It already is the death of some very recently the actor of the film Parasite recently committed suicide😢

[@pameling727]

I just love it Mr Queen and hope new serie with Kim Jung Huyn .. Great actor and handsome 😉

[@emiyzainudin6435]

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[@obiekat53]

I don't understand the mentality of someone possibly having a troubled youth, becoming a punk or a bully and then overcoming all that to become educated and successful in their craft only to have it all taken away from them for something they are not currently engaged in doing. It does seem that public figures in Korea don't have a right to a private life.

[@cornelianaghi1333]

Bob Trent ,agree ,the scandalous press often enters the life of actors with boots on ,all over the world and maybe not just the press .

[@rhymebean7249]

Iam very happy that, in my long term of watching dramas.. I never once made an opinion or criticism about any scandal. Cause what I fan is their acting talent like any other career. Nobody is perfect and I have no right to judge others

[@fifarabbit838]

If all liars were duly punished, no one would dare to falsely accuse someone ... how no one appears at the beginning of someone's career, but only when that person gains great fame ...

[@majkristinhansen1256]

Acctualy what the netisens do is also bullying but of a more severe kind, because it destroys not only the actor/singer/model but the family aswell!!! it's not only the public but companies and officials as well and that more severe then kids bullying each other dont you think????? Those actors/singer/models are scared for life. !! (I was bullied in scool so i now the hurt)

[@isabeldasilva1668]

Late and, many times, wrong accusations of bullying are a worse form of bullying, mainly out of jealousy and spite and shouldn't be taken at face value before being investigated. Other things that are portrayed in Korean series that I don't like are violence, rigid hierarchical structures where younger and poor people can be abused and disrespected, forcing people to drink in social gatherings, ridiculous overreacting, putting food on everybody's mouth with their own sticks, going to bed fully dressed, etc. All of this, and much more, makes me appreciate my European culture much more and may explain, in part, why the suicide rate in South Korea is so high.

[@flocontour9682]

Surprised that you used the term "revealed" in the section about Kim Seon ho rather than "alleged". From further revelations, it appears that her allegations are really suspect and probably, for the most part, false. Why drag the actor further through the mud by careless language?

[@aex2309]

What happened to the newer generation. From KPop to KDrama. Everything is all about Cancel Culture. Social Media is just 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@donnaoconnell643]

I think it is absolutely ridiculous to go after stars because of something that may or may not have happened when they were children. People change and grow up for goodness sake. So stupid.

[@delaineyjohnson8238]

Seriously tired of netizens getting all triggered by stupid shit and thinking they could cancel and bring people to their knees. Uncomfortable? Stop. It's entertainment. If you're uncomfortable...don't watch. Don't ruin it for everyone else. Also tired of ex-gf thinking they could take their relationships public. If you're going to date keep it private...or I'd have anyone I'd date sign a non-disclosure of the relationship.

[@rossanagonzales6013]

I feel sorry for jisoo and others for being persecuted now that they are doing well. Korea should be proud of them for changing in being good now despite of having a bad past. For me the true bullies are the ones who writes up negative about these actors just to destroy their lives.... geeez, I can’t believe they cancelled jisoo for something he did wrong when he was still immature and innocent. Please bring back Jisoo. You have broken the hearts of thousands of his fans if not millions for cancelling him. 😔

[@albertbarrera3948]

The toxicity of the Korean was not healthy to there artists

[@dreamer2774]

Crazy how Korean actors and idols work like crazy for years to get a little bit of success and once they FINALLY succeed they are ruined for something that we wouldn't even mention in the Western world. Honestly feel so bad for them, like, "we will ruin your 20 years of work because you're human" LOL (and sometimes the thing we accuse them of didn't even happen! Such a crazy world)

[@sudoym3484]

It is crazy how alive and well cancel culture is in Korea. When proven wrong, do the netizens even apologise to the actors? So crazy.

[@acmdu89]

What happened to "Innocent before proven guilty"? Consider someone accused of a crime to be innocent until he or she is proven to be guilty in a court of law.

[@Debar-ir4tl]

Mr. Queen! One of the most entertaining k-Dramas! 😂 ❤❤❤

[@coquette7794]

Choi Jin Hyuk…. Thats a scandal?!?! Oh come on… :-(

[@ellienavarro4230]

Don't touch my Mr Queen 😤!I had so much fun watch it 😄

[@bethboldman8314]

People have to get over thinking actors are perfect when they are humans who act for a living. A fan should enjoy their products and stop thinking they know them like friends and lovers.

[@zuritazahri]

I noticed that Key East have more talents that have controversial issues after they become famous. Is this coincidence? Letting go of a talent when they are in controversy instead of standing up for them shows that its all for the profits and no loyalty. If I am a talent, I will definitely NOT choose Key East.

[@LilRavenWolf]

Cancel culture has ruined Korean entertainment. Just disgusting.

[@delaineyjohnson8238]

Exactly! It's a power trip cancel cult has been given. The entertainment field is at fault for allowing them to have power to begin with. Entertainment is entertainment. If something doesn't follow history...it's ENTERTAINMENT. Like how many Prince Sado versions have been made that didn't follow history and put blame on the father or the son. Seriously annoying.

[@ellienavarro4230]

@@delaineyjohnson8238 Agree 👍 if you want to know history, read history books 📚

[@barbthegreat586]

Most Korean/ Chinese (and many Western dramas) are historical distortions. There'd be no Chinese dramas if this was not the case - unless you think that female heroines were able to so freely go out socialise etc, as portrayed in these series. They wouldn't be even able to walk because their feet were bound. If these series (or any series) were historically accurate nobody would watch them.

[@flaviomulatojerkin]

This is getting ridiculous, that's why these people often end their lives, because of this fake scandals. I'm happy my boy Kim Seon-ho could clear his name. Also they tried to frame Seo Ye-ji but my girl did her best and now she'll return for Eve

[@simply_tia4159]

I HATE! I HATE! I HATE! TOXIC netizen/K-pop fandom. y'all idols and actors/ actresses, literally work on glass fragments dealing with you 🤡. God forbid I was one of y'all idols y'all would just have to cancel me. I refuse to apologise to people that don't have anything to do with my relationship, my past actions and the fictional roles that I play because I don't owe you an apology, you're just going to have to cry yourselves to sleep. What a waste of years of hard work, money and time all in the name of jealousy, insecurity, envy and pride. Some of them don't even care about what the idols did just mad they're doing better than them💀....and will do whatever it takes to tarnish their reputation and ruin their career. THE JOBLESS DEVIL BEHIND THE SCREEN!!!

[@pinalchaudhari4332]

K netizens are really something. Such huge controversies are not likely in other countries. When u r in school u r still immature. Atleast give a person chance to apologize. They are just ruining careers as if they are themselves so pure.

[@clemmyw.1967]

There were a few episodes on Taxi Driver which told the story of a severe bullying done by a group of high-schoolers to their fellow classmate, and long story short Lee Je Hoon's team taught them some unforgettable lessons, including Pyo Ye Jin's role. Just how baffling, pretencious & ironic the whole series would've seemed and felt, had 'the other person' who was supposed to portray someone who couldnt stand bullying turned out to be the bully herself in real life. Good thing the replacement was done before the production team finished filming Go Eun's (Pyo Ye Jin's character on TD) scenes.

[@WhatReally980]

Unfortunately in Korea you’re guilty until proven innocent, someone with a computer can ruin you then when you lose everything and found innocent it’s oops, the agencies should pay too for dropping them before facts come in.

[@shiietalshah6502]

Kim SeonHo.... He has been one victim.... in spite of him being so genuine and sincere... ... But.... all his Fans stood by him .... We all still love him.

[@territc6182]

Korean's need to just chill. There is a difference between reality and fiction.

[@marypetrie3513]

As school bus driver I am not for bully at all, BUT come on you can't let your childhood trauma control your life and use it destroy people lives.

[@aliciagurrola1938]

Jisoo 😭 I hope he comes back I do not condole what he did and he should apologize and compensate them and continue to act

[@freespiritdamsel]

I find some of these extremely disturbing and ridiculous that little mistake are blown out of proportion. I do wish though that the way the artists bow down to netizens are the same with politicians in our country.

[@missondo4887]

Korean actors face more scrutiny than anyone else …. He has the right to ask her for an abortion if he doesn’t want a baby .. people are allowed to change their mind maybe after getting to know her better he realised she’s not what he wants

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

What a shame. He is a terrific actor. Hopefully, these rumor mongers will be put in their place.

[@aquastar7990]

Ridiculous that someone has to have a clean image from kindergarten on. Like your life is ruined because you colored outside the lines. It’s that ridiculous. A 5th grade bully can rehabilitate themselves and lead a responsible adult life. Holding someone responsible for mean things they did in school is so severe an attitude that it says more about the people judging others. Did it ever occur to them that their are people who benefit from spreading rumors about rising stars? I won’t be surprised if it’s others in the entertainment business with a stake in knocking someone down and use these anonymous sources to get rid of the competition. Or some envious ex schoolmate. It seems to happen right as the accused if reaching some real star power. Think about it.

[@ranetteloughton2999]

It is ridiculous that actors can lose parts because of the internet and strange posts. No more gossip