The drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, has seen high viewership since it started airing. However, a past incident involving the drama’s director has recently become a topic of discussion online, prompting a response from the production team.
The Resurfaced Controversy
A post on an online community brought attention back to a past assault charge involving PD Ham Joon Ho, the director of Love Scout. This has created a challenging situation for the drama’s production.
Production Team’s Statement
The production team released a statement addressing the situation. They confirmed that PD Ham Joon Ho faced assault charges while under the influence of alcohol in early 2020. The statement also clarified that these charges were dropped after both parties involved reached a mutual agreement.
“He sincerely apologized to all the victims, and after receiving their forgiveness and reaching a settlement, he faced the appropriate legal consequences. Additionally, the prior criminal record mentioned in the report from five years ago pertains to a minor offense and is unrelated to this incident,” SBS explained.
The statement further explained that PD Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his position for three years. During this time, he reflected on his actions before returning to his work as a producing director.
Details of the 2020 Incident
In March 2020, PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of aggravated assault and insult. He was taken into custody by the police for throwing a soju bottle at a person walking by while he was under the influence of alcohol in Yongsan.
Reports indicated that after his arrest, he yelled at the police officers and even insulted a female officer at the police station. Following this event, the Love Scout director was suspended according to company procedures. He returned to directing with the 2023 drama Payback after his three-year suspension.
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Credits: OSEN, Star News
