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That was your original post. Own it.

@ Kpaneno Quit projecting nonsense and stick to the topic. I call bs because it just creeps up online 20 years after the fact? If it happened then the right thing to do is get the authorities involved and have it taken care of. You don't accuse someone over the internet and try to ruin their career. Bullying is prevalent in schools because ppl don't know how to behave. It's also prevalent on social media. That's what this accuser is doing. Your comment also qualifies.

I guess we will just have to agree to disagree and what is considered objectionable. But it seems there is an unwillingness to separate the artist from the art itself. YAI is a character in the show, not YAI himself. If his personal issue erases him from the show, that means a denial of livelihood as a consequence. The piece is now skewered for the sake of punishment and everyone gets an altered vision. We all lost.

I hear that dating scandals are a big thing in SK. How is wanting to date someone a scandal? Why do celebrities need to hide and why are netizens so rabid about it? I know this is a bit off-topic, but it's similar in nature--this need to control through negative PR. I read that some Chinese netizens wanted to start a petition online to keep a Chinese actor from getting a particular part simply because they didn't he/she would be right in the role. Since when do netizens dictate what an artist creates? They can choose to either support it or not, but to actually go so far as run this celebrity's life? Do netizens consider themselves that high and mighty? I am thinking the internet is not a healthy outlet for people. It's making people into monsters.

Thank goodness that in my society, instead of ostracism, we try to rehabilitate those with drug addictions. The ones who do go to jail, serve their time and continue working once free. Erasing their work doesn't help anyone and deprives the world of the art. I hope the series is complete on Netflix. But I will still watch to support the other actors involved whose work I respect.

I really respect your talent. I have been a fan since Secret Love Affair. I was blown away by your fine performance. Looking forward to seeing more of your work soon! Be well!

That's some serious stuff. It's what killed Michael Jackson. Yoo Ah In really needs help.

Erasing someone's work is not consequence. That's cancellation. Jail time is an appropriate consequence for drunk driving. Drug addiction requires intervention. Cancellation is harassment.

@Wolveryn I think you need to get a grip. No one is defending bullying and you are doing exactly what you are calling out. Breathe and take a seat.

I agree. That whole wrap up was implausible anyway. He was always a bit of a coward, so going Rambo on these guys was a stretch.

I think calling someone out for something they did in high school is a bit of a stretch. People grow up and mature. This person needs to get counseling and move on. Celebrities are people just like everybody else. They make mistakes, fall down, and get back up again. Expecting celebrities, sports players, musicians, or other public figures to be role models is a set up for disappointment. A good role model should be a teacher, religious/community leader, or parent, etcetera.

I don't understand why South Korean celebrities aren't allowed to have private lives and make mistakes like everyone else? If they are admitting to their frailties and apologizing for mistakes, why ostracize them by denying them a living? It sounds like an unforgiving society obsessed with perfection.

You are absolutely right! I stand corrected.

I hear he has a main role in Nirvana in Fire 3. I wonder if he will play Fei Liu again?

Thanks for the recs and, yes, I would love to see him sing and dance!

I have to agree with you on where the misses were in this drama. As for the kissing scenes, it may have to do with the Chinese censors. Everyone tends to go with the closed, dry mouth kisses. It is jarring when the chemistry is working in a show and you're anticipating that Ah!" moment. The Long Ballad did this and it drove me up the wall. While some actors have certain contractual stipulations about kissing scenes, I think much of it could be censor regulations.

I loved his role in Date With the Future! I hope to see him in many more dramas!

I watched Hidden Love and absolutely loved it!! They were so darn cute together. I love how he never treated her like an annoying little sister. He treated her with such tenderness. Ah, I can't say enough great things about that drama. It's of my favorites.

He is blessed and so are we to be able to watch him on screen. Imagine if he had never become an actor.

You are right. That is the best thing about the show. I am on episode 15 now and I am enjoying it much better. I love watching them taking such good care of each other. When I referred to "not much journey", I was talking about the build up to the romance. It seemed so quick on his part, but you are right that she was very hesitant at first because of her caution.

Oh! So many cuties in one show! I loved Zhang Wan Yi in Lost You Forever. I am still waiting for that to come out. I can't wait to see NIF 3!