Kim Sae Ron halts filming for upcoming Netflix drama "Bloodhounds" following her drunk driving incident. The production unit of the new series also clarifies its side.
Here's what we know.
Kim Sae Ron Pulls Out From Upcoming Drama 'Bloodhounds' Filming
Despite completing the principal filming for the new drama, actress Kim Sae Ron confirms she will no longer participate in the Netflix drama "Bloodhounds."
"Bloodhounds" (previously called "Hunting Dogs") is an action-noir series that depicts three men whose lives get entangled because of their debts.
In the drama, Kim Sae Ron plays the role of a young woman who owns a private loan business. It also stars veterans Park Sung Woong, Heo Jun Ho, Kim Seo Kyung, Lee Sang Yi and Woo Do Hwan.
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A source from the production unit stated that Kim Sae Ron and the rest of the new Netflix series agreed that the actress will not be participating in the filming anymore.
Kim Sae Ron's scenes are already completed and is currently on the table whether her existing footage will be edited out.
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Despite their decision, the production unit of the series clarified that the actress is not leaving the cast. Further details regarding the matter will be disclosed as the release date is confirmed.
Earlier in May, Kim Sae Ron was booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and caused millions of damage in the Gangnam area.
The young star released an apology letter on her Instagram account, and stepped down from the upcoming SBS drama "Trolley."
Kim Sae Ron To Compensate For Drunk Driving Damages
The drunk driving incident in Gangnam, which involved young actress Kim Sae Ron, caused great damage and inconvenience.
A representative from Gold Medalist, Kim Sae Ron's agency, stated that the actress decided to take responsibility for the damages caused by the accident.
Approximately, 50 places including four nearby buildings, a traffic light and a streetlamp lost electricity after crashing into an electrical transformer.
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Currently, the total amount of the damages is being settled by the insurance company and Korea Electric Power Corporation. Compensation to the business owners who were unable to operate during the incident is still open for discussion.
Moreover, Kim Sae Ron's agency deeply apologizes to everyone who has experienced harm due to the incident.
"We will do our best to ensure compensation for the damages can come to completion," Gold Medalist added.
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Written by Elijah Mully.