"The Trauma Code: Heroes on call" could go forward with actor Ha-young, who has been embroiled in controversy over being a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator. The work is reported to be planned through season 3, so repercussions are expected.
On the 27th, OSEN reported that Netflix is preparing the original series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on call" through season 3 following season 2, and Ha-young, who plays Chun Jang-mi, is expected to remain with the series without leaving.
"The Trauma Code: Heroes on call," released on Jan. 24 last year, reached No. 3 in Netflix's global TV shows non-English category three days after release. "The Trauma Code: Heroes on call," which maintained steady success, soared to No. 1 in the global TV shows non-English category in the tally from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025.
Due to this popularity, viewers continued to demand a sequel, and original author Lee Nak-jun said on KBS2's "Malja Show" broadcast on the 24th, "We have finished the preproduction work for season 2 and are searching for locations. Filming will probably start in October."
Many viewers welcomed the production of a sequel to "The Trauma Code: Heroes on call," but there was one stumbling block. It was the participation of actor Ha-young, who rose to attention for her role as Chun Jang-mi. Ha-young rose to prominence after appearing in "The Trauma Code: Heroes on call," "Boyfriend on Demand," "Bloodhounds 2," "Teach You a Lesson," and "Our Sticky Love," among others.
But recently, on a variety show she said she came from a "family of doctors for four generations," and her great-grandfather was revealed to be Ahn Sang-ho, whose name appeared on the 1916 Daijeong Chinmokhoe council member list, sparking controversy over being a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator. Her agency initially drew a line by saying "unfounded," but a day later they bowed their heads and said, "We hastily answered 'unfounded' without sufficient verification and caused confusion; we sincerely apologize."
Ha-young also apologized, saying, "Through the process of directly looking up related materials as a result of this incident, I came to learn of my great-grandfather's pro-Japanese actions. I reflect on having lightly mentioned family history without properly knowing the painful time of Korea under Japanese colonial rule."
However, Ha-young is filming SBS's new drama "The Long Shot Trial," her next project, and the work is reported to finish filming in September. During the controversy, Ha-young cried while shooting and was unable to compose herself, causing filming to be suspended, and afterward she took about a week off to rest with the consideration of the production team.
Ha-young showed a cautious stance, saying of the "The Trauma Code: Heroes on call" season 2 side, which is expected to be her next project, "We cannot confirm the start of filming or casting," regarding whether she would leave. Meanwhile, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on call" is planned through season 3, and according to broadcasting officials it is known to be proceeding with Ha-young on board, so repercussions are expected.
Netflix maintained its existing position on season 3 and Ha-young's participation, saying, "The sequel production of 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on call' is still under discussion," and "We cannot confirm the start of filming or casting."
[OSEN]