Actor Kim So Hyun has been cleared of all charges in his legal case with the family of the late Kim Se Ron. However, his public reputation has taken a major hit over the past year, with many people still expressing mixed reactions to any updates on his case. Not only that, but according to new reports, when almost everyone boycotted the ‘It’s OK to Not Be OK’ actor, fellow star Jung Hae In allegedly stood by him. As soon as the report went public, netizens started sharing their mixed reactions to the news.
Jung Hae In is said to have continued to support Kim Soo Hyun despite the allegations
About a year ago, Kim So Hyun was accused of dating Kim Se Ron as an adult while she was a minor. On top of that, there are also allegations that his company pressured the star to pay off the debt. Although the actor has been cleared of all charges after an investigation, many netizens are not right with the decision. According to a report made by MHN, fellow actor Jung Hae In, known for his work in ‘Toon In For Love’ and ‘While You Were Sleeping’, supported him through it all, even as many industry people and companies boycotted the South Korean actor. YouTuber Yoon Hyun-jang, a controversial influencer accused of many things, also mentions Jung Hae In and Kim Soo Hyun in his latest video. In the uploaded post, he details how many people who turned against him are contacting him again and how funny the situation is. Further in the video, he mentions that “Jung Hae-in is the only person who didn’t even unfollow me on social media and stayed by my side until the end. He is a friend I have met a few times who has given me a lot of support. And he saw Kim Soo-hyun without following him until the end. That’s why I call him my little brother Jung Hae-in.”The report has had quite a reaction online, with many people criticizing Hae In for standing up to someone accused of such a crime. In the meantime, he had come under a lot of criticism last year. At the time, she was one of the few celebrities who did not immediately unfollow Kim Soo Hyun after the allegations and scandals were revealed.
Netizens reacted strongly to this report
As the report and the YouTuber’s video circulated online, many netizens debated the actor’s credibility and how he could stand by someone accused of such a crime. One person’s post about the matter read, “I’ve always hated Jung Hae In,” while another posted, “I thought it was just a joke but Jung Haein is really still following Kim Sohyun shamelessly. (crying emoji) I had to check and it made me sad—what’s wrong with him? They’re really besties, hahaha emoji and laughing?!“Another social media user commented, “Disappointed with Jung Hae in. Now, go to the h3ll with him. Another comment on the matter wrote, “Not just Hyun. Anyone still following Hyunwook, Chaemin or anyone else should understand that fans and K-drama fans in general are not obligated to ignore everything and cheer; they have the right to question, be disappointed, and leave when their values ​​no longer align.”“At the time of writing, neither Jung Hae In nor Kim Soo Hyun have publicly addressed the report and the ongoing backlash.
About Kim Soo Hyun
Kim So Hyun has been acquitted of all charges against her by the late Kim Se Ron’s family. (Credit: Instagram)
Netizens also reacted strongly to the actor’s possible return to the entertainment industry. The star is yet to confirm whether he will return as an actor, however, his team confirmed a few weeks ago that he will soon be filming an ad for a popular brand, much to the shock of many.His play ‘Knock Off’, which was shelved due to his controversies, is a hot topic. According to the last update shared online, the production house behind the project has confirmed that there has been no change in the status of the drama and that they currently have no plans to bring Kim Soo Hyun back onboard.
