Kang Dong Won and writer Jung Seo Kyung, along with director Kim Hee Won, form a top-class combination.

On March 28th, an entertainment industry insider told Sports Chosun, "It seems that Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won will meet in a new drama called 'Bukseong (working title)," and that "their appearance is likely."

'Bukseong' is a work that Jung Seo Kyung announced to be writing after 'Little Women'. It is a spy melodrama about spies who have lost their identity and their story of being sought after, and is expected to captivate viewers.

What is particularly anticipated about this work is that Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won have met through it.

The fact that viewers can see the two top actors, who have each been active on top stages, in a drama is expected to be a gift for viewers.

Jun Ji Hyun has been active as a top actor in movies such as 'Thieves', 'Berlin', 'Assassination', as well as top-grade dramas such as 'My Love from the Star,' 'The Legend of the Blue Sea,' and the 'Kingdom' series.

Jun Ji Hyun has not allowed a single failure in her filmography of movies and dramas, and 'Bukseong' is also expected to add to her perfect filmography.

Kang Dong Won's casting is somewhat surprising. Kang Dong Won has been active on the screen through works such as 'Kundo', 'The Divine Move', and 'The Priests'.

He had not appeared in dramas for about 20 years since 'What Happened in Bali' in 2004 and 'Magic' in 2004. His casting is considered to be exceptional.

Writer Jung Seo Kyung and director Kim Hee Won have already collaborated through tvN's 'Little Women,' which aired last year.

Jung Seo Kyung, who has shown a unique worldview through works such as the drama 'Mother' and movies 'The Handmaiden', 'Thirst', and 'Bat', has received steady attention for her new works since the end of 'Little Women.'

Expectations for her new work have also risen through various announcements. It is also a pleasure to see her reunion with director Kim Hee Won, who received good reviews from 'Little Women' and has shown delicate directorial skills through works such as 'Money Flower' and 'The Sun Does Not Move.'

The perfect combination acknowledged by viewers has raised interest in what kind of results the two can produce through 'Bukseong.'

'Bukseong' will begin filming as soon as casting is completed, and the current broadcasting platform is undecided, with multidimensional discussions underway.

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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