The South Korean entertainment industry is a harsh world. No matter how talented a celebrity is, when they get embroiled in a scandal that could damage their reputation, chances are they could be stripped off from the production unit.

Although controversies don't necessarily end careers, here are some of the most popular stars whose lights were dimmed due to scandals. Read more!

Ji Soo

Ji Soo built his career purely with his talents and was able to rose to stardom for his performances as second male lead in popular dramas like "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon."

In 2021, he was set to take on his first ever major acting role in the drama "River Where The Moon Rises" along with Kim So Hyun.

However, due to the problem of bullying he had done prior to his acting debut, he was put under fire and received huge backlash.

He canceled his role as the main character in the drama in the middle of production. Up until now, he hasn't bounced back and is taking his time away from the limelight.

Seo Ye Ji

Seo Ye Ji was about to star in a Kim Nam Gil drama, which was one of the most anticipated works at the time. However, a scandal tainted her name, which resulted in her getting stripped off the role.

She was embroiled in a gaslighting situation with her ex-boyfriend and fellow actor Kim Jung Hyun, where she would manipulate the actor into doing things that could also damage his career.

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Because of this, she has been turned down many endorsement deals. Fortunately, she was able to reclaim herself.

This June, she returns with vengeance as a riveting woman in the new drama "Eve."

APRIL Naeun

The idol-actress was supposed to play the role of a hacker in the drama "Taxi Driver."

Unfortunately, she had to leave the drama even before she started filming. This happened because of the news about her bullying scandal that allegedly involved other APRIL members.

Currently, there is still no news about the idol-actress' return to the small screen. APRIL Naeun's solid fans are still waiting for her to come back soon!

Kim Young Dae

In 2021, Kim Young Dae was set to lead the eight installment of KBS2's "School" franchise.

He was reported to decorate the screen with WEi Kim Yo Han, Cho Yi Hyun and Hwang Bo Reum Byeol as students in "School 2021."

However, his agency reported that he withdrew from the drama due to conflicts that did not match with what was originally discussed.

KBS still couldn't accept the actor's departure and tried to settle issues. Nonetheless, the drama pushed through, replacing Kim Young Dae.

At the moment, Kim Young Dae gets cozy with Lee Sung Kyung in the new rom-com series "Shooting Stars."

Lee Naeun

Initially a member of the K-pop group APRIL, she transitioned to acting and took on a role in the drama 'Taxi Driver.' However, she had to exit the project amidst a bullying controversy.

Yoon Tae Young

Initially set to be part of the cast for '100 Days My Prince,' he was removed from the drama following an incident of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Han Ye Seul

Dissatisfied with the working conditions, she departed from the drama 'Spy Myungwol' without participating in filming, opting instead to fly to the United States.

Kim Jung Hyun

Portraying the male lead in the drama 'Time,' he left the project due to health issues, primarily related to eating and sleeping disorders.

Go Hyun Jung

Engaging in significant disputes with the drama's director, she departed from 'Return'.

Park Yong Jin

An actor in the renowned drama 'Bread, Love and Dreams,' he was removed from the project near its conclusion due to a drunk driving incident.

Choi Sung Won

Forced to withdraw from the JTBC series 'Mirror of the Witch' after being diagnosed with acute leukemia.

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Written by Elijah Mully.