Why did Kim Jung-hyun apologize to Seo Hyun after 6 years? Check out the controversy over his refusal to link arms at the production conference for the drama Time in 2018 and his changed actions after his breakup with Seo Ye-ji.

Why did Kim Jung-hyun officially apologize to Seo Hyun after 6 years?
Actor Kim Jung-hyun apologized for his past attitude controversy on stage at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards.

He was at the center of controversy for his rude behavior toward co-star Seo Hyun during the production conference for the drama Time in 2018, and bowed his head in front of the public for the first time in six years.

Kim Jung-hyun said, "My heart has been heavy for a long time. I really wanted to apologize," and expressed his sincere apology.

Arm-crossing refusal controversy, what's the full story behind the incident?
The controversy between Kim Jung-hyun and Seohyun began at the production conference for Time in 2018.

The two were asked to pose as a couple, but Kim Jung-hyun stubbornly refused to link arms with Seohyun and remained expressionless.

Due to this incident, Kim Jung-hyun became the target of criticism and earned the nickname 'Kim Ttak-ttak'.

Not only that, but he repeatedly requested that the script be revised and that he avoid romantic scenes during filming. In the end, he ended up leaving the drama midway due to health reasons, which was a huge blow to the production.

Behind the Controversy? Text Messages with Seo Ye-ji Revealed
The reason the incident became a hot topic was because of suspicions that Kim Jung-hyun was 'manipulated' by his then-girlfriend, actress Seo Ye-ji.

Text messages released by Dispatch contained scenes in which Seo Ye-ji gave Kim Jung-hyun instructions regarding his acting, such as "no skinship" and "act stiffly."

Kim Jung-hyun revealed that he faithfully followed Seo Ye-ji's request, saying, "I didn't even say hello to the female staff today, and I asked Director Jang to delete the romance scene."

Because of this, Kim Jung-hyun became embroiled in a controversy that was not simply a matter of attitude, but of being a victim of gaslighting.

Kim Jung-hyun's attitude changed after breaking up with Seo Ye-ji
After the controversy, Kim Jung-hyun broke up with Seo Ye-ji and took some time for self-reflection.

Although he has since expressed his regret through several interviews and official statements, this is the first time he has directly apologized in public.

Fans and the public are reacting in various ways to his apology, and are paying attention to what he will do next as an actor.

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