The production unit of JTBC drama "Insider" starring Kang Ha Neul apologized to the Buddhism community due to the circulating controversy since its premiere.
Here's what they said.
Kang Ha Neul's 'Insider' Apologizes To Buddhism Community
JTBC drama "Insider" production unit issued an official statement and apology to the Buddhism community.
On June 9, things got heated as The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism demanded to cancel the broadcast of Kang Ha Neul's comeback drama after the pilot episode blatantly ridiculed and insulted the religion.
In the scene that was released on June 8, gamblers were dressed as monks including Kim Yo Han (Kang Ha Neul), a judicial trainee who becomes an "insider."
In addition to that, the sacred temple of Buddha was disguised to look like a gambling den.
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On June 15, the production unit of "Insider" released a statement saying that the whole team visited The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and sincerely apologized for the disturbance the drama had caused.
To make up for the damage, the production unit will delete all misleading scenes from the pilot episode, and will also send out an apology regarding the disparagement of monks and Buddhism in episodes 3 and 4.
In particular, the broadcasting of Kang Ha Neul's drama continues without fail, with cautiousness and sensitivity from then on.
Don't miss "Insider"! It airs every Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC at 10:30 p.m. KST!
Kang Ha Neul To Reunite With Girls' Generation Seohyun in 'Curtain Call'
"Moon Lovers" actors Kang Ha Neul and Girls' Generation Seohyun meet one another again after six long years!
Seohyun is set to make a special cameo appearance in Kang Ha Neul's new drama "Curtain Call"!
The KBS drama follows the story of a local theater actor who pretends to be a grandson of an elderly woman, and fulfills her final wish.
In the drama, Kang Ha Neul portrays the role of an easy-going theater actor. Seohyun joins the production with a minor role that is set to give comfort and color to the drama.
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With the performances the two showed in "Moon Lovers," expectations on their chemistry are through the roof.
Furthermore, "Curtain Call" enjoys a diverse and stellar cast that includes veteran star Sung Dong Il, Kwon Sang Woo and Noh Sang Hyun.
"Curtain Call" is slated to premiere in the second half of 2022 on KBS.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
