The actors from the legendary sitcom 'High Kick Through the Roof,' which ended in 2009, reunited for a commercial after 15 years. However, due to the embezzlement controversy involving Hwang Jung-eum, the video was completely deleted just three days after its release, leaving fans once again with a bittersweet feeling.
On Dec. 12, Daesang Welllife New Care released an advertisement featuring the entire cast of 'High Kick.' The main characters of that time, including Hwang Jung-eum, Choi Daniel, Jeong Bo-seok, Oh Hyun-kyung, Julien Kang, Jin Ji-hee, and Seo Shin-ae, gathered again, creating a warm family atmosphere and stirring nostalgia among fans. In particular, Hwang Jung-eum and Choi Daniel, who were beloved as the 'designated couple' in the show, appeared as if they were a married couple in this advertisement, finally completing the romance that was left unfinished 15 years ago.
However, this emotional moment did not last long. Just three days after the advertisement was released, on Dec. 15, it was revealed that Hwang Jung-eum was indicted without detention on charges of embezzling funds from her agency to invest in cryptocurrency. As a result, the advertisement team immediately deleted all related content. The timing of this deletion, being just three days after the advertisement's release, attracted significant attention.
The unexpected controversy involving Hwang Jung-eum has left a deeper disappointment in that it has overshadowed the meaningful reunion of the 'High Kick' family after 15 years. In particular, as the 'happy ending in the advertisement' that fans had long awaited became tainted by real-life disgrace, reactions such as 'Is this reunion after 15 years ultimately a sad ending?' have followed.
Jeong Bo-seok, who also appeared in the advertisement, shared a photo from the shoot on his social media on Dec. 14, stating, 'The 'High Kick' family I met. Quite some time has passed, but my heart is still back then.' The photo captured the actors, gathered after a long time, sharing bright smiles and enjoying their time together. Jeong Bo-seok also expressed his longing for the original member by saying, 'I hope Lee Soon-jae gets well soon.'
However, this warm sentiment has also been overshadowed by Hwang Jung-eum's controversy. Fans are expressing their disappointment, saying, 'It was a kind meeting, but it ended up being a nuisance,' 'Once again, 'High Kick' ended with a sad ending,' and 'It’s sad that other actors are also suffering.'
Hwang Jung-eum has been embroiled in numerous controversies in recent years, including divorce lawsuits, rumors of an affair, tax investigations, and now this embezzlement charge, resulting in significant damage to her image. The fallout from this advertisement deletion also casts a shadow over the precious reunion with her fellow actors after 15 years.
Meanwhile, it is reported that the production team of MBN's 'Solo Because' where Hwang Jung-eum was appearing is contemplating editing direction for the final episode, including the possibility of a complete edit.
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