Kim Seon Ho, the actor of the romance drama ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,’ has been in the news for reportedly pushing his ex-girlfriend to abort their kid and even gaslighting her. While he may be the most recent celebrity to fall from grace, he is far from alone. His case is just one of numerous recent scandals to rock South Korea’s entertainment industry. Here’s a list of Korean celebrities who have courted controversy, whether it’s because of the forced abortion scandal, rape claims, or illicit drug usage.
Kim Seon Ho, best known for his role in ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,’ has encountered a snag after admitting that he was ‘Actor K’ in the current abortion incident. While fans are still coming to grips with the reality that the actor’s claims are genuine, Kim Seon Ho has gone on public to acknowledge his wrongdoings and even apologized to his ex-girlfriend and followers. “Through my statement, I’d like to express my sincere regret to her. I apologies for failing all of those who believed in me and stood by me to the very end “he penned
Although his apologies, the actor has been cast in a number of films and television shows.
After being accused of drugging and rapping young girls, Korean pop singer Kris Wu of the band EXO made headlines in August. According to Global Times, Du Meizhu, an online influencer who claimed to be his girlfriend, said that the celebrity enticed young females to have sex by stating he was recruiting actors.
Following the breaking of the story, additional females came out under the guise of anonymity to tell their experiences of Kris Wu’s abuse. While one woman accused the star of rape, another remembered being invited to his party and being drugged and sexually abused.
