In 'Four-Person Table', which aired on the 8th, Ok Joo-hyun mentioned the casting controversy.
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Recalling the numerous works she has done starting with 'Aida', Ok Joo-hyun noted, "I didn't feel like I was at a peak or raising a flag. I didn't dare to think I would be number one." She expressed her gratitude for the fans who have supported her for 20 years, stating she never expected to last this long.
In particular, she was asked if there was a moment when her ability was questioned regarding her first challenge in musicals. This referred to the casting controversy of the musical 'Elisabeth', which occurred three years ago. Ok Joo-hyun mentioned, "You're talking about that incident, right?" referring to the casting controversy known as the 'Ok Jangpan incident'. This controversy arose due to speculation that Ok Joo-hyun had an influence on the 10th-anniversary casting of 'Elisabeth', which had its Korean premiere in June 2022.
At that time, Kim Ho-young posted a photo of the Ok Jangpan and a drawing of a theater stage on his social media, adding the comment, "The past is the story of the old plate. Now it's the Ok Jangpan." Ok Joo-hyun stated on her Instagram that she was preparing to sue the ones who threw around 'rude speculation and assumptions' and the articles that followed.
Ok Joo-hyun said, "In fact, after the controversy, I didn't contact Ji-hye for each other's sake because it wasn't okay. I knew it wasn't okay." She explained that with not only 'Elisabeth', but also she taught her junior actress Lee Ji-hye as a senior, so she could learn well and do well. "It wasn't about preparing this for a specific piece, the work we studied together wasn't just 'Elisabeth'".
Lee Ji-hye also recalled, "You were such a strong number one in the role," noting their personal friendship. "I became an issue for not having to be scrutinized just because I took lessons from you," she reflected on her situation, adding, "When auditions came and I received casting news, the news of passing was a page of my life. It was a moment like a dream, but instead of receiving congratulations, I got worried messages asking if I was okay, even from a guy I had stopped contacting." She mentioned feeling upset and said she asked someone to check if Joo-hyun was okay. Then, Lee Ji-hye recalled, "We ended up in tears after hugging each other following the performance."
In response, Tae also said, "The entertainment industry suddenly brings loneliness, and I hoped there were no difficult or hurting people around, so I sent a supportive text to sister Ok Joo-hyun. When I asked if she was okay, I received a warm response. I've come to believe that someone who has secured the stage through long training and skill would not waver."
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