Kim Sung-ryung's reputation has taken a hit as a result of the protracted nomination feud regarding justice minister nominee Cho Kuk. The rumors stem from an online video posted by a former reporter to YouTube which discussed Cho Kuk's ties to the entertainment industry.
Curiously the video makes a careful point of not mentioning any specific names. Kim Sung-ryung is simply the only obvious celebrity whose career trajectory matches up with the information provided in the video. Kim Sung-ryung's agency, Y1 Entertainment, has threatened legal action against anyone who continues to promote the rumor, stating that the actress being discussed is not Kim Sung-ryung.
The ex-reporter who released the video is refusing to confirm or deny that the actress he discussed is Kim Sung-ryung. Cho Kuk recently held an eleven hour press conference discussing the allegations against him. To date most of the rumors regarding Cho Kuk appear to be groundless. The only one of any apparent substance is an allegation that his daughter was improperly given lead credit on an academic research paper.
Written by William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea since 2011. Started out in Gyeongju, then to Daegu, then to Ansan, then to Yeongju, then to Seoul, lived on the road for HanCinema's travel diaries series in the summer of 2016, and is currently settled in Anyang. Has good tips for utilizing South Korea's public bus system. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net. He also has a substack at williamschwartz.substack.com where he discusses the South Korean film industry in broader terms and takes suggestions for future movies to review.
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