As the drama "Tastefully Yours" nears its end, the interview schedule for actor Kang Ha-neul is being coordinated amid growing interest in how the bullying allegations surrounding co-star Go Minsi will impact future schedules.
According to OSEN's report on the 28th, actor Kang Ha-neul is in talks regarding a media interview ahead of the end of ENA's "Tastefully Yours."
In response, Kang Ha-neul's side stated to OSEN, "We are discussing the timing of the interview," saying that they are coordinating schedules in line with the conclusion of "Tastefully Yours" and the forthcoming Netflix series "Squid Game" Season 3.
"Tastefully Yours" is a Genie TV original drama, starring Kang Ha-neul and Go Minsi, with only four episodes remaining until its conclusion. Notably, as the romance between the two characters intensifies in the latter half, the drama has topped Netflix in 17 countries, including South Korea, and entered the top 10 in 53 countries, receiving a hot response.
However, recently, Go Minsi has become embroiled in allegations of school bullying, which have also impacted subsequent schedules related to the project.
Recently, individuals claiming to be middle school classmates of Go Minsi posted in an online community with the title "We are victims of actor Go OO's bullying," causing a stir with details of physical assault, extortion, and mockery of disabled students.
They claimed that Go OO engaged in physical assaults, extortion, and verbal abuse against numerous friends during middle school. Specific cases of bullying included mockery and threats against disabled students, group bullying involving external forces, theft, and leading ostracism. They also pointed out habitual swearing and threats in school, emphasizing that such actions should not be dismissed as mere mistakes.
Based on the previously mentioned name before the name change, past photos, and controversies regarding underage drinking during school days, netizens speculated that the individual referred to is actress Go Minsi. In response, her agency Mystic Story refuted the claims, stating, "These allegations are unfounded and, after verification with the actress and her close acquaintances, the claims are false." However, as detailed testimonies from victims continue, public opinion remains divided.
As the end of "Tastefully Yours" approaches, an atmosphere of inevitable impact on subsequent promotional activities has emerged. Usually, around the time of a drama's conclusion, leading actors conduct official interviews related to the work, but recently, many cast members, including Go Minsi, have displayed a cautious attitude towards deciding their interview schedules.
Amid growing attention on how the official interviews of the actors will be decided, Kang Ha-neul, who has various upcoming projects, is the first to initiate specific coordination of interview schedules.
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