Goo Hye Sun made her academic performance public.

According to HB Entertainment, on June 18th, Goo Hye Sun faced defeat in a legal battle against her former agency, HB Entertainment.

Following this, Goo Hye Sun took to Instagram and stated, "Right now, what matters to me is the report card from yesterday." She shared her report card and expressed her disappointment by exclaiming, "A B+! I'm shocked and devastated. I'm consoling myself with a glass of soju."

Currently, Goo Hye Sun is pursuing studies in the Department of Film and Video at Sungkyunkwan University.

Her decision to publicly release the report card, following the extensive coverage of her loss in the legal case, has garnered even more attention.

Meanwhile, in 2020, Goo Hye Sun parted ways with HB Entertainment. In 2019, she initiated a divorce lawsuit against actor Ahn Jae Hyun and demanded the termination of her contract with HB Entertainment, which represented both her and Ahn Jae Hyun.

On April 20th, 2020, Goo Hye Sun compensated HB Entertainment in accordance with the mediation decision of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board. The decision stipulated that she should provide compensation for damages resulting from the termination of her exclusive contract.

Furthermore, it has been reported that the court dismissed all claims concerning Goo Hye Sun's YouTube video revenue and copyright assertions.

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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