Due to unforeseeable circumstances, Korean stars opted to drop out from their upcoming projects because of various reasons.
From scathing controversies, health issues, and personal reasons these actors and actresses recently turned down K-dramas and movies and were replaced by equally talented stars.
Kim Seon Ho
One of the most controversial K-drama actors in 2021, Kim Seo Ho halts his activities and went on a hiatus following the issue involving his ex-girlfriend.
At the height of the scandal, the 36-year-old star was removed from the KBS variety show "2 Days & 1 Night" as one of the main hosts.
With his career greatly affected by the controversy, Kim Seon Ho also dropped out from his supposed-to-be movie debut romantic comedy film "2 O'Clock Date."
He is set to star along with Girls' Generation's YoonA but was replaced by Ahn Bo Hyun as the male lead, Gil Goo.
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As Kim Seon Ho slowly returns to the spotlight, he recently made a theater comeback through the novel-based musical "Touching the Void."
In addition, he will headline his first movie "Sad Tropics" opposite Go Ah Ra.
Seo Ye Ji
Just like the "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" star, Seo Ye Ji almost ruined her career after being embroiled in gaslighting and other controversies involving ex-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun as well as her education and treatment of her staff.
While her agency clarified the issue, she decided to drop out from the upcoming K-drama "Island."
The actress is set to star along with Kim Nam Hee, Cha Eun Woo, and Sung Joon for the OCN action thriller series which is slated to be released with two seasons.
At the time, reports cited that the production team might have to fully revamp the character if another actor takes on her role.
It was "The Beauty Inside" star Lee Da Hee who replaced Seo Ye Ji as Won Mi Ho.
Han So Hee
One of the actresses with back-to-back projects, Han So Hee had to leave the action crime film "Gentleman" due to health issues.
Her agency, 9ato Entertainment released a statement confirming that the actress will be dropping out of the upcoming movie to recover from severe fatigue and take a break from her busy schedule.
"Gentlemen" stars Ju Ji Hoon with his new female lead Choi Sung Eun from "The Sound of Magic."
Gong Yoo
In January 2022, reports cited that Gong Yoo turned down the offer for SBS's upcoming K-drama "Devil" due to conflicts with his schedule.
He is supposed to team up with Kim Tae Ri in the drama penned by "Kingdom," "Signal," and "Jirisan" screenwriter Kim Eun Hee.
