I even made a joke about this incident, cause I never took it seriously at the beginning.
I dont know why Seo Ye Ji was blamed for Kim Jung Hyun avoiding skinship with Seo Ju Hyun(Seohyun of Girls Generation)...
Posted by Kenneth Ravida on Monday, April 12, 2021
But as time
goes by, I think I have to say something. Not that it matter, but because it
became a buzz among K-showbiz community. But first, here is the statement from
Seo Yeji’s agency.
"Hello, this is Gold Medalist. This is our official
position on the recent reports regarding actress Seo Ye Ji.
Firstly,
we would like to apologize for the delay in sharing our official position.
As a
result of our confirmation with Kim Jung Hyun, it was clearly confirmed by him
the drama-related controversy was not caused by Seo Ye Ji, and he expressed his
own intentions on sharing his official position. However, he said it would take
time to share his own statement as there are many overlapping issues. Due to
the continuous escalation of the controversy, we were told that it was okay to
announce our position first, and make our position clear. Once again, we would
like to apologize for the delay in expressing our opinion.
Also, we
would like to apologize for the damage caused to the movie 'Recalled', the
other actors, and reporters as our actress was not able to attend today's press
conference and media preview.
Apart
from Kim Jung Hyun's position, we would like to express our own position. It is
hard to understand using common sense that the main actor of a drama can act
without their own free will according to someone's wishes according to the
controversial content released. It's practically impossible for an actor to
perform and film without any free will.
It was
not shown in the released conversations, but there was also a conversation
between Kim Jung Hyun and Seo Ye Ji where he asked her not to film a kiss scene
while she was working on a different drama. Seo Ye Ji also told him 'well then
you don't do that either,' and the two exchanged conversations mixed with
jealousy about skinship with others. This can be seen as a common love quarrel
between an actor and actress who are in a relationship while also working in
the same industry.
However,
all actors and actresses can film normally, separating themselves from their
love quarrels with their significant other. We believe Kim Jung Hyun must have
had other personal circumstances as well.
Additionally,
the part of the conversation that was publicized is a conversation between
individuals that shouldn't have been disclosed. We think it caused a big
misunderstanding because the conversation between two lovers was not kept
private.
As a
result, we deeply regret the fact that we have caused many people to feel
concerned with Seo Ye Ji's immature feelings in her relationship."
Eventhough
they are saying this, leaked conversations between Kim Jung Hyun and Seo Ye Ji, says otherwise:
Seo: Mr. Kim Stiff. Get rid of all the
skinship scenes.
Kim: Of course.
Seo: Why don’t you tell me what you
did today?
Kim: I didn’t even say hello to the
female staff today.
Kim: I told director Jang (‘Time’
director) that I won’t do romance.
Seo: lol good. Keep it up.
Kim: I saw the script for episode 9,
and it needs revision.
Seo: Do a good job with revisions.
Kim: Only you can hold my hands.
Seo: Yes, be faithful. Good luck with
the revision. Remember, no touching.
Kim: Of course.
Seo: No romance, no touching.
Kim: Seo Hyun’s filming now, so I’m
talking to guys only.
Kim: I just asked the director to take
out all the romance scenes. I was being quite reasonable.
Seo: I’m in a terrible mood now.
Record what’s going on and send it to me.
Kim: [sends video]
Seo: This isn’t the filming site that
you sent me before!
Kim: We are shooting now. I was in the
studio set.
Kim: I keep reading the script. I
don’t do anything else.
Seo : Correctly, without romance
Seo: You are happy because of me. So
make me happier.
Kim: I’m going to read the script
Seo: Yes. Fix it well. Skinship
romance no no
Kim: Sure
And
this led to an apology letter, of Kim Jung Hyun, on April 14, 2021
Hello, this is Kim Jung Hyun.
Drama 'Time' was my first project to
act as a male lead, so it had a special meaning to me. But I have deeply disappointed
the director, the writer, the cast, and the staff. I apologize.
I have fragmented memories of the
press conference for 'Time'. Back then I acted like a person even I wouldn't
approve of. I am deeply regretful of my past actions.
I have chosen to let my personal life
interfere with my professional life. I did not take my accountability as an
actor or a leading character. I apologize without any excuse. The entire
process of me departing 'Time' in the middle of the series and my actions at the
press conference were wrong. I sincerely apologize to all the staff who had to
go through rough times and to actress Seohyun who was hurt, all because of my
actions.
I believe I should personally
apologize to them, to everyone who I have inflicted harm on, even if it takes
time. I am morally sorry to my label O& Entertainment, and Culture Depot
whose name came up dishonorably. And I am sincerely sorry to my fans who have
been supporting and waiting for me.
I also beg everyone who was concerned
for forgiveness. I had time to reflect upon my blunder and wrongful action
while writing this letter. If I get another chance, I would not take everything
for granted and become an actor who takes care of himself both mentally and
physically.
I am sorry.
My
opinion is this. If this is proven to be true, as her drama that was famous,
which I will I half quoting the title, it is not okay. Even if the somehow
girlfriend, is a spoiled brat, daughter of a millionaire, ordering his actor
boyfriend to do that, is still unacceptable. Much more if you are in the same
industry. Forbidding skinship? You’re both actors, for Pete’s sake!
And
how far would the skinship be? It’s a drama, not a movie. As if romantic erotic
scenes, would happen. Seo Ye Ji should be more understanding, and considerate
to Kim Jung Hyun, and his colleagues.
And
Kim Jung Hyun too. Is he head over heels to Seo Ye Ji, that he will be a slave
to all of her commands? He must have known, that there will be repercussions,
for being like that . He is suffering from it, right now.
What
I also don’t understand, they know that K-netz.are crazy. They crucified
celebrities, for things that are non issue. And if this is true, for its non
conclusive for me right now. The K-netz will not forgive them, and it will ruin
their career. Why do such stupid things?
They
might excuse themselves that they did this for love. Bullshit! Many couples, do
more steamy scenes, with their colleagues. And their parthers get jealous, don’t
be mistaken. But it’s the first time, that someone commanded to avoid skinship,
on an ongoing project. If you don’t want skinship, get out of showbiz. And to
Seo Yeji too, its unfair to command him that. You have a lot of skinship in
your latest drama, and Kim Jung Hyun can’t do it? As I said get out of showbiz
if you don’t want that. But I think the money is not that lucrative, outside of
it.
And
you just don’t do that, to a Girls Generation member. Seohyun, is the one most
admired among the members. The most upright, the well behaved. And you do it to
her? A member of girl group, once dubbed as the Nation’s Girl Group. It’s
waging war, against SONE. That’s all for today
Sources:
KIM JUNG-HYUN AND SEO YE-JI DRAMA EXPLAINED: “NO PHYSICAL CONTACT”
Kim Jung Hyun releases a handwritten apology letter
