MBC has responded to an argument concerning an additional from their upcoming drama “Lovers” (literal translation).

On May 4, MBC launched an announcement saying that the actor in query wouldn’t be showing within the drama and that they’d terminated their contract with the exterior firm offering background actors.

Warning: mentions of suicide and sexual assault.

A day prior, a mom (hereafter “A”) who misplaced her two daughters uploaded a YouTube video campaigning for the boycott of MBC’s upcoming drama “Lovers.” The video outlined how A’s daughter (hereafter “B”), who had been selling as a background actress, filed a police criticism in 2004 after being sexually assaulted by 12 folks, together with the pinnacle of her company and her casting supervisor. She added that B was additional victimized by the police and threatened by the perpetrators all through the investigation, finally resulting in her suicide in 2009. B’s sister, who launched her to the job, was additionally revealed to have dedicated suicide.

The video then defined that among the many perpetrators was somebody who had been solid as an additional in “Lovers.” According to A, a request was made for the perpetrator be taken off the venture however MBC didn’t take any motion.

Read MBC’s assertion under:

This is the MBC manufacturing group. We are taking viewers’ considerations very critically with reference to the supporting solid administration firm for the drama ‘Lovers.’ Currently, an exterior skilled firm for supporting actors is collaborating within the manufacturing of ‘Lovers’ and we’ve confirmed that the individual in query has visited some [filming] websites.

As MBC takes into consideration the ideas and considerations of viewers, following the primary measure of prohibiting this individual from accessing the manufacturing website, we’ve determined to terminate our contract with the [management] firm instantly to be able to utterly rule out any potential appearances.

MBC will do our greatest with manufacturing till the tip in order that the drama ‘Lovers’ might start its first broadcast amidst viewers’ love and curiosity. Thank you.

“Lovers” is MBC’s upcoming historic romance drama going down within the Joseon Dynasty that tells the story of a person who has declared that he won’t marry, falling in love with a ladies who nonetheless goals of affection after two failed marriages. Namgoong Min will star as Lee Jang Hyun, whereas Ahn Eun Jin will play his love curiosity Yoo Gil Chae. The drama is ready to premiere within the second half of the 12 months.

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