The 2024 KBS Drama Awards will still be held as scheduled on December 31, 2024, although it will not be broadcast because South Korea is in a period of national mourning. Various unexpected moments were shared by fans who came to the annual awards event.
One of them is the moment when Kim Jung Hyun allegedly apologized directly to SNSD's Seohyun for his rude behavior in the past. A tweet on X viral, which has now been viewed more than 4.8 million times, reveals the moment when the actor apologized.
However, the tweet contained criticism for Jung Hyun being inconsiderate, calling his apology "late and selfish". " What was Kim Jung Hyun thinking when he apologized to Seohyun, who was hosting the show, during his own acceptance speech? LOL, " the tweet read.
" For him, it might be an incident that he can forget once he gets off stage. But for Seohyun, she has to keep hosting. He didn't even consider for a second how bringing up such a personal issue might affect Seohyun. Impressive, LOL.
I've never seen such a late and selfish apology ," the tweet continued. Although the apology was not detailed, K-Drama fans immediately understood Jung Hyun's statement to be related to the actor's past scandal involving his ex-girlfriend, Seo Ye Ji .
In the past, Ye Ji dictated Jung Hyun to refuse a physical touching scene with his co-star, Seohyun in the MBC K-Drama, "Time". Jung Hyun also showed rude behavior towards Seohyun at press conferences. In 2018, Jung Hyun and his former management released a statement claiming the actor was in an acting mode suitable for the role.
"On and off the set, I tried to live as Cheon Soo Ho (his character in 'Time'). When I was sleeping or traveling, I would sneak out and let Kim Jung Hyun out. I tried to control him. I really devoted myself to the character. I really tried to be him," he said.
Now, Jung Hyun's direct apology to Seohyun has sparked criticism. The reason is, the actor is considered to no longer respect Seohyun, especially after several viewers of the 2024 KBS Drama Awards also confirmed what the actor said on stage.
" Over a thousand comments accuse Kim Jung Hyun of basically forcing his former co-star to accept his apology by going public[sic!] ," one netizen wrote. " So… Why did you act like that back then?[sic!] ," another added.
" The apology should have been done directly, in person. I can't believe he attacked her with a public apology on an official KBS event that is completely unrelated[sic!] ," another netizen said. " I think this is very rude to Seohyun. He basically forced her to accept the apology[sic!] ," another added.
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