Years ago on March 4. The entertainment industry was unusually rife with incidents. The worst school bullying controversy erupted, and a popular broadcaster reflected on their past regarding a ghosting breakup. A top star couple suffered from sudden cult rumors and released a clarification.
On March 4, 2024, Kim Dae-ho shared a story about his "ghosting breakup."
Kim Dae-ho, who started his freelance activities, conveyed his "ghosting breakup" story, causing an uproar online.
Kim Dae-ho appeared on MBC's "Run Away: Termination Service" broadcasted on March 4 of last year, saying, "I've lived selfishly during my 41 years. I wonder if I was too selfish, living for my own satisfaction while pretending to be cool. Looking back on my past, I focused too much on my feelings in relationships, and now I regret that, but I don't have the confidence to change things. I want to date."
Kim Dae-ho confessed, "The friends I met were very accepting of me. They were kind, but it was uncomfortable since they couldn't speak out. Everyone tried to accommodate me, but in the end, I was the one who broke up. I once ghosted someone." He mentioned that he dated that girlfriend for about five years.
Facing ridicule and criticism, Kim Dae-ho explained the reason for his ghosting breakup, saying, "It's personal criteria, but I have standards for relationships and people, and the most important thing is to choose my words carefully. At the time, that girlfriend said something harsh to me. It was tough to bring up again. It was an insulting comment. Back then, I felt a sense of disconnect as I became deflated. Normally, you would talk and argue, but that comment even broke my will, so I couldn't receive calls anymore. I received long text messages, but the situation made it difficult to maintain this relationship." He mentioned that the reason he shares such stories is for "reflection on the past."
On March 4, 2024, Nam Hee-suk was officially designated as the new MC of "National Singing Contest."
On that day, KBS1 announced the sudden departure of Kim Shin-young from "National Singing Contest." It officially confirmed that the successor would be comedian Nam Hee-suk.
Previously, it was reported that Kim Shin-young received an abrupt notice of departure from "National Singing Contest," escalating the controversy.
Kim Shin-young had been the MC of "National Singing Contest" since September 2022. Following the passing of the late Song Hae, who had led the show from 1988 to 2022 at the age of 95, there was great interest in the successor, and among many candidates, Kim Shin-young was selected.
Kim Shin-young, the youngest and first female MC in the history of "National Singing Contest," bravely filled the void left by the late Song Hae amidst significant pressure and criticism. Known as the 'youngest daughter of Sundays,' she showed resilience throughout the nation, but after receiving a sudden notice of departure, she stepped down from the MC position after about a year and a half.
In the meantime, the "National Singing Contest" team issued an additional statement, saying, "We announce that Nam Hee-suk has been confirmed as the new host of 'National Singing Contest.' " They added, "Thank you to Kim Shin-young for leading with youthful energy following the late Song Hae's legacy, and we ask for support for the new host, Nam Hee-suk."
On March 4, 2021, Ji Soo faced severe bullying allegations
On March 4, 2021, a historic level of school bullying controversy involving a celebrity erupted. It was revealed that there was an actor who committed various issues including beating, insults, cigarettes, shuttle, harassment, mockery, swearing, bullying, extortion, and immoral statements. The actor in question was Ji Soo, who was being hailed as a rising star.
A post on an online community stated, "Actor Ji Soo is a school bullying perpetrator," adding, "Kim Ji-soo is currently appearing on TV with that specific smile while pretending to be nice, but he is nothing more than a school violence perpetrator, a thug, and nothing less." The accusations intensified due to comments following the post. While several classmates provided testimony contrary to the victims' allegations, there were even more comments adding further accusations.
Ultimately, Ji Soo confessed through his personal social media, saying, "I sincerely apologize to those who have suffered because of me. There is no excuse for the misbehaviors I committed in the past. They were unforgivable actions. Seeing my life as an actor has caused pain for a long time, and I will reflect on my past that I cannot wash away for the rest of my life and deeply repent." As a result, he stepped down from the drama "River Where the Moon Rises" and the production company filed a compensation lawsuit against Ji Soo's agency, showcasing the massive impact of the "bullying exposure."
After the end of his contract with his agency, Ji Soo sued those who spread false information, including the exposer, for defamation, but was dismissed without charges. Meanwhile, in October 2023, he announced that he had cleared misunderstandings with the initial exposer, a former middle school classmate.
On March 4, 2020, rumors involving Won Bin and Lee Na-young
On March 4, 2020, actor couple Won Bin and Lee Na-young found themselves embroiled in unexpected rumors regarding the Shincheonji cult. During this time, Shincheonji worship was identified as a cause of the nationwide spread of COVID-19, leading to rumors that celebrities believed in Shincheonji being circulated.
Among these, the representatives of Won Bin and Lee Na-young immediately confirmed, "We have verified that false information regarding our affiliated actor being related to a specific religion is being disseminated. We want to make it clear that this is not true. We express deep regret over the reality that groundless rumors are being carelessly generated, disseminated, and reproduced."
In particular, they stated, "In this connection, we will do our utmost to protect the dignity of our affiliated actor and prevent any further harm. We will take strong measures against the generation and dissemination of false rumors, malicious slander, and defamation without any leniency or settlement."
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