Former K-drama Child Stars Who Were Wrapped In Controversies: Kim Yoo Jung, Kim Sae Ron, More
The K-drama industry boasts a roster of actors who used to be child stars with excellent filmography.
However, this seems to be a thing from the past now as numerous child actors who grew into wonderful young adults are now making noise in the Hallyu scene due to controversies.
Here are three child actresses who were embroiled in controversies and raised eyebrows.
Kim Yoo Jung
The "Love in the Moonlight" actress Kim Yoo Jung was once under fire for her alleged rude behavior.
During the press conference of her film "Because I Love You," Kim Yoo Jung was criticized for her odd behavior-leaning one leg forward instead of standing straight and looking at her nails due to boredom-which are deemed "rude" in South Korea.
Kim Yoo Jung also didn't formally bow to greet the audience, which enraged the public even more.
READ MORE: K-drama Stars To Make Anticipated Return This 2023: Park Bo Young, Bae Suzy, More!
The actress then released a statement of apology through her agency, Sidus HQ, saying that she reflects deeply on her own attitude.
Kim Ji Young
This 2023, the young actress Kim Ji Young, who's born in 2005, stirred immense buzz in the entertainment scene due to controversy over debt.
Kim Ji Young appeared in the international hit series "Itaewon Class" as the younger version of Kwon Nara's character.
The young star was put into hot water as her alleged ex-boyfriend and housemate called her out for not paying her debt. According to the actress' ex, Kim Ji Young is a victim of domestic violence who ran away from her.
To fend for herself, she sought shelter from her ex-boyfriend's family, who shouldered her expenses despite having millions of debts of their own.
Kim Ji Young's former lover didn't only taint her name but also aired their dirty laundry to the public. He promised to delete everything once she settles everything.
The young actress released a statement of apology on her personal Instagram account. However, she didn't address the issue at hand. She instead shared that she's seeking advice with her parents to take legal action against her ex-boyfriend for defamation.
Kim Sae Ron
In this list, child actress Kim Sae Ron is the most buzzworthy star with the most controversies in her pocket.
From underage drinking to driving under the influence of alcohol, Kim Sae Ron just ticks every box. In 2022, she crashed into guardrails and transformers after driving drunk in Gangnam. This incident brought immense damage to the neighborhood as almost 60 places lost livelihood for hours due to power outage.
Though the actress already asked for forgiveness and even paid for the damages for compensation, the public seemed to have lost their affection for Kim Sae Ron.
Currently, the actress is reported to be working part-time at a cafe as she reflects on her actions. As for her small screen return, many fans are uncertain due to her repetitive actions.
ALSO READ: 5 Scene-Stealer Villains in K-dramas: Lim Ji Yeon, Jung Eugene, More
KDramaStars owns this article.
Written by Elijah Mully.
