“This shows us that” Knock Off “by Kim Soo Hyun will air even without problems.”
During the screening and the press conference for the imminent film K, The gamedirector Kim Hyung Joo He shared his honest thoughts on the troubled male protagonist, the actor Yoo Ah in.
In February 2025, Yoo Ah won his appeal process and was released from prison after taking five months. Initially, he was sentenced to one year in prison with a suspended sentence of two years and a fine of ₩ 2.00 million KRW (about $ 1,370 USD) on charges of usual use of propofol from September 2020 to March 2022 and the illegal acquisition of sleeping pills under the name of someone else between May 20 and August 20, 2022.
The Yoo Ah actor was released from prison after 5 months
Yoo Ah’s drug scandal has postponed the premiere of The game Who had completed the filming in 2021. Remembering how excited he was to have two great stars, the director noticed that he had been disappointed by Yoo Ah for the irresponsible actions that in the end put a shadow on his work.
When launching for The game, Lee Byung Hun confirmed first. Just having it on board seemed to me to have the world. And then convincing Yoo Ah to confirm even it made me even more excited.
So … I was disappointed. I think it was irresponsible of Yoo Ah as the leading actor for having involved himself in such a scandal. But BFirst he is an actor, he is a member of the company. And since he has since faced the consequences of his actions, I don’t think there is anything else to say for me.
– Director Kim Hyung Joo
Now that the film awaits his premiere, the director has shared his expectations from the public. Since Yoo Ah in was a protagonist, it could not be taken care of by the plot (even if it was dried by the trailer) – and in response to a question about how the public could react to see the actor still so important in the film, the director asked for understanding.
It seemed to be trapped in a hellish tunnel. There was nothing I could do, so it was a discouraging feeling. However, now that the light of the release is finally visible, I feel a sense of relief. I am deeply moved.
The choice and the judgment depend on the public, so I can’t force anything. I mean, the film was all scratched even before he could preview … but I hope they keep an open mind and saw it for what it is. This would really heal me.
– Director Kim Hyung Joo
Since then the interview has divided the public reaction. While some expressed excitement for the film, praising the acting of Lee Byung Hun around the trailer, others condemned the director for pushing for his premiere knowing that he could easily become one of the launch stones for Yoo Ah to make his return to the entertainment sector.
- “I mean, he must have felt truly unfair from the perspectives of the director or production companies.”
- “I feel bad for the director. I will look at him if I have time. Sigh.“
- “If we use this exact logic of” It is not the fault like this and so “as an excuse, there is no single film or a drama K that cannot preview”.
- “I wonder if Deepfakes can solve problems like this.”
- “Yes, this must have been so shocking for the director …”
- “Yes, it continues to apply this logic to look beyond the disputes. This shows us [Kim Soo Hyun’s] Disconnect It will be broadcast even without problems. “
- “I should have asked [Yoo Ah In] To compensate the film and abandoned it. “
- “Absolutely not. This film should have been canceled and Yoo Ah would have had to compensate for the losses.”
- “Heal it, huh?”
- “Still not looking at.”
The game It is set to be released on March 26, 2025 (KST). Look at the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8qqmlzpto
