Kim Min Gwi's appearance in his current K-drama "Nevertheless" alongside Song Kang and Han So Hee has been affected by the controversy surrounding his personal life.
According to Star News, a representative from JTBC revealed that scenes showing the 26-year-old star would be reduced in the following episodes.
This surprising move is due to the cheating allegations accused by his alleged ex-girlfriend.
"Kim Min Gwi's role will be reduced starting this week's broadcast (July 31st). We will also edit his scenes as much as possible," the statement reads as obtained by the outlet.
Earlier this week, the rookie actor has been tangled in a string of issues after the actor's former girlfriend shared an intriguing online post.
Titled "The true nature of an actor from the drama 'N_v_rth_l_ss' is revealed," it claimed that he cheated on her several times; this includes going in one-night stands and even accused him of verbal abuse.
Moreover, the author of the post even described the actor as a "selfish, non-human, bad piece of trash."
What made fans think that the post pertains to Kim Min Gwi is that it hints that the celebrity has recently been diagnosed with COVID-19.
To recall, the former model turned actor was tested positive for the virus, which required him to undergo self-isolation.
Surprisingly, the online post claims that he broke quarantine protocols and sneaked out at dawn to meet someone.
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Kim Min Gwi's Agency Denies Breaking Quarantine Protocols
At the height of the controversy, Kim Min Gwi's agency, Big Picture Entertainment, acknowledged the actor's past mistakes and did not deny his "immature judgments and behaviors."
As for the health issues, the management stood by the "Nevertheless" star's side and pointed out that the allegations were false, adding that he did not break the quarantine period until his tests came negative.
Kim Min Gwi's Instagram Features a Handwritten Apology from the "Nevertheless" Actor
In addition, the rookie actor also posted a handwritten apology over his Instagram, stating, "I clearly recognized my wrongdoings and sent her my regrets and apologies."
As his official statement continued, the "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" actor explained that he did not leave the facility at the time that he was completing his quarantine period.
Moreover, he also expressed regrets "for not being more proactive in responding" towards the issue that it "became more controversial during these sensitive and difficult times."
The 26-year-old newcomer has been getting the viewers' attention and social media due to his role as the art student Nam Kyu Hyun in K-drama "Nevertheless."
With this, fans have been shipping his on-screen romance with Oh Bit Na, portrayed by "Live On" star Yang Hye Ji.
Apart from this, he also had a brief cameo in Jun Ji Hyun's "Kingdom: Ashin of the North," and played one of the Pajeowi Jurchens soldiers.
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Written by Geca Wills
