New K-Drama With Idol-Turned-Actress Hit With Backlash For Male Lead’s Past Sexual Assault Allegations

“IS IT too late to change the male lead?”
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Despite making her start as a member of DIA and I.O.I, Jung Chaeyeon has cemented a career as an actress, sparking huge support for her recent projects. Yet, her upcoming project has sparked anger due to her male co-star’s controversial past.

이번 주엔 10도가 훌쩍 넘는다며🫢
Jung Chaeyeon | @j_chaeyeoni/Instagram

Recently, there was a post from JTBC with information about Chaeyeon’s new K-Drama Esquire and that her co-star would be Lee Jin Wook.

Netizens were quick to hit back at the casting, asking why they had Lee Jin Wook as the co-star, and some fans even saying they would have to give the K-Drama a miss, despite being huge Chaeyeon fans.

In particular, Lee Jin Wook was accused of sexual assault.

Short Video Of Lee Jin Wook Arriving At Police Station For Questioning Goes Viral

Although Lee Jin Wook was cleared of the assault charge, netizens are still angry at the actor and even a few years ago, news of his casting sparked fury.

Netizens Outraged By K-Drama Casting News Due To Lee Jin Wook’s Past Sexual Assault Allegations 

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