At the height of his controversy, Kim Seon Ho reportedly once thought about deleting his official Instagram with over 8 million followers.
In 2021, the "Start-Up" actor shocked fans after he became a subject of a massive scandal.
After his K-drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" with Shin Min Ah bid goodbye after a successful season, the 36-year-old star was embroiled in the issue. He was criticized for coercing his former girlfriend into getting an abortion.
Unfortunately, it partly affected his career, and he was dropped out of his current reality show "2 Days & 1 Night" and his supposed to be movie debut "Dog Days" alongside star-studded cast Youn Yuh Jung, Yoo Hae Jin, Kim Seo Hyung, and more.
Kim Seon Ho was replaced by the former cold actor Lee Hyun Woo, who will also appear in "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area."
With this, the actor reportedly thought about permanently deleting his social media because of the incident.
Actor's Mother Blocked Him From Wiping Out His Instagram
According to an outlet, an unnamed friend shared on Nate Pann that he planned on giving up his career, including deleting Instagram with millions of followers.
Social media like Twitter and IG are essential for every celebrity since this is their way to communicate and reach out to their fans globally.
Despite having 8 million followers, which we all know is hard to achieve, the actor wanted to delete it but was only prevented by his mother.
The outlet also mentioned that Kim Seon Ho's mother, who was described as a caring and doting parent to the actor, was his rock at the height of the controversy.
She reportedly encouraged the actor to get back and pull himself together despite the difficult time.
Kim Seon Ho's New Movie 'Sad Tropical'
Fortunately, Kim Seon Ho managed to bounce back quickly and is currently gearing up for his comeback with his big-screen debut.
The 36-year-old star is one of the lead cast in the upcoming action drama movie "Sad Tropical."
It follows the story of a boy who was born to a Filipino mother and a Korean father. His lifelong dream is to become a professional boxer and meet his father.
After returning to his father's homeland to search for him, he encountered bad guys who will make his journey complicated.
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For the upcoming film, Kim Seon Ho will be joined by Kim Kang Woo, Goo Ara, and rookie actor Kang Tae Joo.
"Sad Tropical" is helmed by Park Hoon Jung, who is also the director behind "V.I.P" and "The Witch" seasons 1 and 2.
Kim Seon Ho Returns to Instagram Ahead of Birthday
After seven months since Kim Seon Ho's controversy, K-dramas "good boy" returns to social media right before his birthday.
Kim Seon Ho's Instagram featured a stunning photo of the sky alongside a message apologizing to his fans, saying "I'm sorry that I've made you go through difficult times because of my shortcomings... Thank you for celebrating my birthday this year as well and sending me more birthday wishes than I deserve."
Moreover, the actor expressed gratitude for fans' continued support and promised to "repay your support and encouragement."
