Actress Go Minsi is actively developing a romance with Kang Ha-neul while being embroiled in allegations of school violence from middle school, which has impacted the drama with controversies outside the work.
The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Tastefully Yours' tells the growth romance between chef Mo Yeon-joo (played by Go Minsi) at a one-table restaurant in Jeonju and heir Han Bum-woo (played by Kang Ha-neul) from a major food conglomerate, with recent broadcasts showing the two's relationship rapidly taking shape and a full-fledged love line forming. In particular, with the occasion of a food truck competition, Han Bum-woo has actively expressed his feelings toward Mo Yeon-joo, raising the audience's excitement.
Additionally, the OST 'Kimchi and Smile', released on the 27th, features An Shin-ae's participation, adding warm emotions to the drama's emotional line. This OST, enhanced by the touch of Primary and music director Park Seong-jun (1of1), is amplifying the immersion as it aligns with the changes in character relationships.
However, the school violence allegations surrounding Go Minsi are casting unnecessary shadows on the work. On the 26th, those claiming to be her middle school classmates stated online that 'Go Minsi habitually engaged in verbal abuse, physical violence, and extortion during her school years,' which sparked the controversy. The post presented evidence such as a name prior to her change and past photos, amplifying the uproar, and past images of her underage drinking were also revisited, causing public sentiment to rapidly deteriorate.
The agency Mystic Story immediately denied the allegations, stating they are unfounded, but the specifics of the testimonies from those claiming to be victims have kept the controversy from subsiding easily. Particularly, 'Tastefully Yours' currently has only four episodes remaining, and as the time for interviews with the cast approaches after the show's conclusion, interest is focused on whether the key cast members, including Go Minsi, will grant official interviews. Generally, interview schedules for each actor are confirmed at this point, but it is reported that both the production team and the agency are being cautious in coordinating schedules.
While the romance in the drama is ripening, attention is being drawn to how the real-world controversy surrounding the actress will affect the flow of the work.
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