The magic of Go Min-si, which also worked in romantic comedies, has hit a snag. Allegations of school violence have arisen, turning the spotlight red on his activities that were on the rise.
Recently, Go Min-si once again made his presence felt as an actor through the Genie TV original drama 'Tastefully Yours.' In the drama, Go Min-si plays Mo Yeon-joo, an owner chef who opened a fine dining restaurant 'Jeongje' in Jeonju, delivering a performance that captures his philosophy and sincerity towards cooking. Alongside Kang Ha-neul, his romantic chemistry, as well as the emotional range that shifts between depth and warmth, has drawn praise that he 'continues the legacy of the rom-com goddess.'
The work has not only risen in domestic viewer ratings but has also secured a spot in the global top 10 for non-English TV series on Netflix, ranking first in 17 countries, thus capturing both the 'OTT-viewership' twin rabbits. At the center of this was none other than Go Min-si.
However, this joy was short-lived. There is a looming crisis as allegations of school violence from Go Min-si's middle school days were raised online on the 26th, dousing the previously warm atmosphere.
The author of the post claimed that Go Min-si committed school violence by extorting money, verbally abusing, and ostracizing several classmates during middle school, demanding an end to his activities. They criticized him for continuing his career in the entertainment industry without any remorse, glamorizing the past as a 'simple mistake.'
In response, Mystic Story, his agency, immediately refuted the claim, saying, 'The post is baseless,' but the public sentiment is still boiling over the specific and sensational allegations of harm.
What's more, the revelations came at a time when interest in the actor was focused due to the success of the work, amplifying the waves. Go Min-si, who has received public acclaim for his multifaceted acting and authentic character portrayals, is at the center of this controversy. The accusations against someone who appeared to be rising as a leading figure in a hit work and a next-generation 'reliable actor' are far from trivial. It remains to be seen how this controversy will conclude and whether it will impact Go Min-si's future steps.
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