Kwon Nara, a top-tier South Korean actress, is also experiencing extreme career hardships owing to the scandal involving her fellow actor Kim Soo Hyun.
As per KBiZoom, the ongoing controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun has sparked concern about the future of the upcoming drama titled Knock Off, in which both actors will star.
Kim Soo Hyun's alleged relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron has been the talk of social media recently, which has resulted in a negative effect on his career.
As a result, Kwon Nara may not appear on the small screen in 2025 since Knock Off is her only project this year.
The drama's release, originally scheduled for April 2025, may be postponed or even canceled due to the backlash against Kim.
"The troubles surrounding Kim Soo Hyun are making many people worry that the drama will not be able to premiere as its original release date approaches," said an industry insider who requested anonymity.
"Even if it does air, it will likely face strong boycotts from viewers."
Kwon Nara's situation is not unprecedented. Last year, her drama The Midnight Studio struggled to gain traction when it aired concurrently with Kim Soo-hyun's highly-rated series Queen of Tears.
The Midnight Studio received an average rating of only 2.09%, attracting approximately 499,000 viewers per episode.
Kwon Nara (1991) — The former girl group member/actress has appeared in popular dramas like My Mister, Itaewon Class, and Bulgasal: Immortal Souls.
This incident not only attracted the public's attention to her career, which she had worked for decades, but also to the symbolic issues of celebrity scandals in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Similarly, the actress Jo Bo-ah, who was also affected by Kim Soo-hyun's fallouts, has been struggling in the wake of the controversy.
Industry experts state that scandals like these have ripple effects on not only the individuals implicated in the accusations but also their colleagues and projects.
Given the situation surrounding her co-star, both fans and industry insiders will be keeping a close eye on Kwon Nara's career progress during this turbulent time.
