Actor Kim Jung Hyun recently made an apology during his acceptance speech at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards. This led to some questions about whether the apology was specifically directed towards Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun. His agency has now clarified the situation.
Agency Statement on Kim Jung Hyun’s Apology
Kim Jung Hyun offered an apology during his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, which took place on December 31. Since Seohyun was hosting the event, some people wondered if his apology was meant for her.
Story J Company, Kim Jung Hyun’s agency, released an official statement to clear up any confusion. The statement explained that while Kim Jung Hyun did apologize for past behavior, the apology was not aimed at anyone in particular. They stated:
It is true that Kim Jung Hyun apologized during his acceptance speech by mentioning his past behavior. However, it was not directed towards a specific target. It was an apology for his overall immature behavior.
Story J Company
This statement clarifies that the apology was a general reflection on his past actions and not a direct apology to Seohyun.
Background of the Controversy
In 2018, Kim Jung Hyun faced criticism for his behavior during the filming of the MBC drama Time, where he starred alongside Seohyun. He was criticized for refusing to film intimate scenes with her. This past incident led some people to believe that his recent apology at the KBS Drama Awards was specifically for Seohyun. Some even criticized him for what they perceived as a delayed apology. However, his agency’s statement has now clarified that this was not the case. The apology was a broader acknowledgment of past immaturity, not a direct address to Seohyun.
2024 KBS Drama Awards Announces New Air Date After Canceling Live Broadcast
The ‘2024 KBS Drama Awards’, which was canceled in the aftermath of the Jeju Air plane disaster, will be broadcast on the 11th.
KBS said on the 3rd that the “2024 KBS Acting Awards” will air at 9:20 p.m. (KST) on Jan. 11. The award ceremony, which was originally scheduled to be broadcast live on December 31, was canceled due to the Jeju Air plane disaster that occurred the day before.
The awards ceremony was held as scheduled, but it was replaced by a recording instead of a live broadcast, and the broadcast schedule was confirmed this time.
