The KBS drama River Where the Moon Rises recently confirmed that actor Na In-woo would replace Ji Soo on the drama, following the departure of the former lead owing to controversy relating to allegations of his engaging in bullying behavior in high school. Na In-woo will make his first appearance as the lead Ondal in episode nine, which is currently slated to air on March 15th. This means that Ji Soo will still appear in the next two episodes.
Mar 06, 2021 06:02 AM EST
Ji Soo is currently making a buzz online due to his involvement in a school bullying scandal, that he eventually admitted to committing.
Staff Member Accused Ji Soo of Being Rude on Set
One user recently posted in an online community site, claiming that he/she was once a staff member who previously worked with actor Ji Soo. The user revealed that Ji Soo is a rude person in real life and also misbehaving on the filming set. The accuser claimed that he once worked with the actor for three months and shared, He is indeed a scumbag.
Updated Mar 05, 2021 | 12:08 IST
Another social media user called Soo a “womanizer” and accused him of filming himself having sex in the school bathroom. Actor Kim Ji Soo | Photo Credit: Instagram
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The user also accused the actor of being a school bully.
The criticism prompted the actor to share a handwritten apology on his official Instagram handle.
Popular South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo, who is known for his work in ‘River Where The Moon Rises’ drama series and films like ‘Strong Girl Bong Soon’ and ‘My First First Love’, has been accused of sexual assault by a former schoolmate. The accuser also claimed that the actor indulged in school violence.
Kdrama River Where The Moon Rises drops actor Ji Soo amid bullying allegations
South Korean actor Ji Soo is stepping down from River Where The Moon Rises after he apologised for his past bad behaviour.
March 5, 2021 08:08 GMT
South Korean actor Ji Soo, star of River Where The Moon Rises, is the latest celebrity embroiled in bullying allegations. The actor has since issued an apology and with it came the decision to replace him on the KBS show.
A KBS spokesperson announced on Friday that the studio ultimately came to the decision to let the actor go because of the controversy. He will be stepping down from the show and plans are in place to find a replacement.