Recently, a post on an online community stated: “Kim Jung-hyun apologized to Seohyun during his acceptance speech.“
According to the post, Kim Jung-hyun said “I carried a heavy heart as I continued my career. I really wanted to apologize“, followed by a deep bow. The post also mentioned the specific award Kim Jung-hyun received, attracting attention. This year, Kim Jung-hyun gained recognition for his performance as Seo Kang-joo in KBS 2TV’s “Iron Family.”
Seohyun, who served as MC for the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, became the indirect recipient of Kim Jung-hyun’s remarks. However, according to Xports News’ confirmation, Kim Jung-hyun did not explicitly mention Seohyun’s name during his speech.
The 2024 KBS Drama Awards were taped due to the national mourning period, following the cancellation of the live event. As a result, speculation has arisen as to whether Kim Jung-hyun’s remarks will be deleted or aired as is.
Kim Jung-hyun was first criticized for his behavior at the press conference of MBC drama “Time” in 2018. During the event, he not only refused to link arms with Seohyun, but also maintained aloof behavior, shocking everyone. At the time, his agency explained that Kim Jung-hyun had been overly immersed in his role and was having health problems.
In 2021, further controversy emerged regarding Kim Jung-hyun’s personal life, as allegations surfaced that actress Seo Ye-ji had deceived him. Reports stated that Seo Ye-ji instructed Kim Jung-hyun to avoid romantic scenes and skinship in the drama. This led to the reemergence of the Time press conference controversy.
