Being a star is not just all about the glitz and glam of showbiz. Celebrities are also vulnerable to controversies and issues.
From bullying, cheating, and DUI, these four Korean celebrities have been involved in the controversy that almost ruined their careers. However, these stars have one similarity - they have the same surname! Is there really a curse behind the family name Kim?
Kim Sae Ron
From being a former teen star, Kim Sae Ron has become her generation's rising star.
The 21-year-old actress is set to appear in two upcoming Kdrama. First is the SBS "Trolley," followed by Netflix's "Bloodhounds."
Unfortunately, fans were stunned after she got involved in a car accident. Following the blood test result, Kim Sae Ron's driver's license might be revoked due to the level of alcohol found in the test.
Due to this, she dropped out of "Trolley" and "Bloodhounds" as the investigation of Kim Sae Ron's DUI charges continued.
Kim Seon Ho
The whole K-drama fandom was surprised when a blind item, which happens to be Kim Seon Ho, was accused of coercing his then-girlfriend into getting an abortion.
He was criticized, and his career nosedived at the height of the controversy. Brands dropped the actor as their muse, and the same goes for his TV show and the new movie.
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Thankfully, his career bounced back after Dispatch Korea exposed the conversation between the two and revealed the lies of his former girlfriend.
Now, Kim Seon Ho is gearing up for his movie debut, "Sad Tropical," opposite Go Ah Ra, Kim Kang Woo and rookie actor Kang Tae Joo.
Kim Hyun Joong
Best known for his role in "Boys Over Flower," Kim Hyun Joong went to court after his ex-girlfriend accused him of domestic violence.
As noted by an outlet, the woman, identified as Miss Choi, claimed that the actor repeatedly beat her over a period of two months. Her lawsuit was accompanied by evidence showing severe bruising and broken ribs.
However, in January 2014, the woman was found guilty and was charged with attempted fraud for lying about the abuse and miscarriage.
After the six-year legal battle, he was able to clear his name, and now, Kim Hyun Joong is happily married to a non-celebrity.
Kim Ji Soo
Kim Ji Soo got embroiled in a controversy accusing him of school violence and sexual assault at the height of his career.
According to reports, the person claimed to be a former schoolmate of the "My First Love" star from 2006 to 2008. They accused the actor of being a "bully" and a "sexual predator."
Ji Soo then released a handwritten apology addressing the bullying issue, noting that it was part of his past where he "felt guilty."
"My regret, which came too late for me to turn things back, always brought me a great deal of anxiety. I always felt crushed by my dark past," he wrote.
As for the sexual assault, he denied the accusations and warned to take legal actions against those who made false accusations and spread false rumors.
Due to the controversy, he was dropped from "River Where the Moon Rises" and was replaced by Na In Woo.
