On May 27, the agency released the following statement:
Hello, this is KeyEast.
This is a notice that the exclusive contract with our agency’s actor Ji Soo has come to a conclusion.
We assessed that it is currently difficult for Ji Soo to carry out activities, and we respect the actor’s personal intention to not cause further harm to the agency, so a mutual final decision was made to terminate his contract.
Regarding the ongoing lawsuit on “River Where The Moon Rises,” we will do our best until the end in order to resolve the situation.
Thank you.
In March, Ji Soo was accused of having been a perpetrator of school violence in middle school. Following Ji Soo’s removal from the drama “River Where the Moon Rises,” production company Victory Contents filed a lawsuit for damages against KeyEast.
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Apr 07, 2021 03:25 AM EDT
Korean dramas Navillera and River Where The Moon Rises, which both air every Monday and Tuesday, have seen drops in viewership ratings this week.
On April 6, River Where The Moon Rises Episode 16 and Navillera Episode 6 were broadcasted. According to Nielsen Korea, the viewership ratings of both dramas showed declines for the latest episodes. A Korean media outlet speculated that it might be because of the competition between shows at night.
Viewership Ratings of River Where The Moon Rises and Navillera Plummet This Week
KBS s River Where The Moon Rises has maintained its No. 1 position on the monthly TV drama ratings, however, the drama has seen declines in viewership ratings in two consecutive episodes.
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.
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