The casting of musical actor Jeon Ho-jun, who has been embroiled in controversy over personal matters, including allegations of assault by a former lover, for the play 'The Tonight Show' has been put on hold.
The theater company Baekui, which produces 'The Tonight Show,' revealed the news regarding Jeon Ho-jun's casting hold through its official social media.
Baekui noted, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern regarding the various controversies surrounding one of the grants participating in our performance" and stated, "We have decided to temporarily suspend the casting of the grant until the truth of this matter is clearly established."
Additionally, it added, "The theater company Baekui places great importance on ethical responsibility in all activities and will do our best to create a stage that can earn the trust of the audience." It also stated, "We take this matter very seriously and promise to provide transparent information as soon as additional facts are confirmed."
Jeon Ho-jun is an actor who debuted in 2007 with the musical 'Notre-Dame de Paris.' He has actively participated in numerous productions such as 'Kinky Boots,' 'Chicago,' and 'Wicked.' However, on the 24th, his former lover A claimed via social media that she was assaulted by Jeon Ho-jun during their approximately one-year relationship, that she was extorted for about 10 million won under the pretext of marriage, and that she contracted a sexually transmitted infection, causing an uproar.
The next day, Jeon Ho-jun also released a photo of himself bleeding and bruised, along with what appeared to be an audio recording of a scuffle with A, claiming mutual assault.
Below is the full statement from the theater company Baekui.
Hello, this is Baekui. We sincerely apologize for causing concern regarding the various controversies surrounding one of the grants participating in our performance.
We are currently verifying the facts precisely, and we have decided to temporarily suspend the casting of the grant until the truth of this matter is clearly established.
The theater company Baekui places great importance on ethical responsibility in all activities and will do our best to create a stage that can earn the trust of the audience. We take this matter very seriously and promise to provide transparent information as soon as additional facts are confirmed.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Baekui.
[Photo] Source: social media.
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