Elizabeth and Kim Ho-young controversy Explained as Ock Joo-hyun withdrawing her case
2 min readFollowing the former’s public apologies to other musical actors and fans. The ongoing dispute surrounding Ock Joo-hyun and Kim Ho-young in the South Korean musical. Takes an unexpected and, many believe, unforeseen turn.
Many fans were surprised by Kim So-Hyun’s casting
After the leads for the upcoming musical Elizabeth were revealed, the incident began. The play, which will mark its tenth anniversary in the nation, has Ock Joo-hyun and Lee Ji-hye in pivotal roles. Many devoted musical theatre fans were shocked by the casting and puzzled as to why Kim So-hyun, whose depiction of Elizabeth in 2015 and 2018 had won hearts, did not get the part.
What was written in Kim Ho-young Instagram post?
Other actors in the field adopted stances, with dozens stepping forward to support either side. A post by Kim Ho-young on Instagram implied that something was wrong. “The musical world is today pure jade anarchy,” he said, targeting Ock Joo-hyun. The actor’s remark did not go down well, and Ock Joo-hyun quickly sued him for slander. The conflict between the two actors and the music business has since reached an all-time high. Favoritism in the music industry has been challenged by a number of other actors and artists, notably Jo Kwon of 2 AM. An apology was given in return.
Dedicated to actors and fans, the former lead singer of Fin. K.L posted a formal apology on her Instagram profile on June 24. “I want to make it clear that I had absolutely no influence over the casting of the musical “Elizabeth” for its tenth anniversary. Please refrain from directing your resentment onto actors and actresses chosen for their skills after difficult auditions.” The actor’s agency official announced the same day that Ock Joo-Hyun intended to drop her lawsuit against the Pegasus Market actor. Without the involvement of the legal system, the pair will settle the dispute in private.