Now that the 8th Wild Strawberry Film Festival is ancient history, let's check out the top of the crop (sour) in the "Worst Manners" department.

Here is a list of who made the news, according to Sports Khan, for all the wrong reasons in 2024.

5. Gong Yoo — 4 votes (non-candidate)

Even veteran actor Gong Yoo attracted negative attention, even though he wasn't on the original ballot.

His comments about former President Park Chung-hee in the past earned him four votes, as they were seen as untimely in a politically sensitive situation.

Voters expressed their frustration, saying, "Gong Yoo, the "great sophist — we won't share."

4. Kwak Do Won – 9 (non-candidate)

Despite not being an actual candidate, Kwak Do Won received nine write-in votes for his behavior related to the film "Firefighter.

"He was caught up in a drunk driving controversy that overshadowed the release of his film. And voters said it was "a case where appearing in a movie became a disaster," reflecting their disdain for his impact on the film.

3. Jeon Do Yeon - 4 Votes

The third spot went to Jeon Do-yeon, who received four votes for her appearance on "Fairy Jae-hyung" when she was promoting her new film "Revolver."

Her discomfort with the show's format and her reluctance to engage in light-hearted banter raised eyebrows among viewers.

Voters commented on her stubbornness, stating, 'No matter how much you dislike the movie if you're the lead actress, you need to take it like an adult and promote it.

2. Yoon Yeo Jeong - 18 Votes

Yoon Yeo Jeong came in second with 18 votes for her comments made during a promotional interview for Dog Days.

Many were taken aback by Yoon's remarks, blaming reporters for the death of late actor Lee Sun-kyun.

"What kind of logic is it that reporters killed the late Lee Sun-kyun?" one voter commented.

Critics hastily chastised her saying,"Please be above criticism and civilized as per the honor of your international stature."

1. Jung Woo Sung - 22 Votes

Among the 10 nominees for most controversial behavior, Jung Woo-sung topped the list with 22 votes.

He was once renowned for his advocacy, but the 41-year-old's reputation suffered after he had a child out of wedlock with actress Moon Ga-bi, who was discovered to have sent inappropriate direct messages on social media. Voters said:

"The baby is theirs, but how are they going to re-establish their 30-year sanctuary image that was destroyed in 3 days?"

While the film industry has many talented people, it is not without its controversies, and the Wild Strawberry Film Festival serves as a gentle reminder of that fact. Many hope for a better atmosphere in Korean films as we move to next year.