What did Kim Seon Ho say in his apology?

SOUTH Korean Actor, Kim Seon Ho, recently faced controversy after an anonymous post was rumored to be about him.

What was Kim Seon Ho accused of?

On Sunday, October 17, 2021, an anonymous post was published accusing an "actor K" of coercing his ex-girlfriend into receiving an abortion, followed by claims he was also gaslighting her.

The post called actor K a "piece of trash without the slightest conscience or sense of guilt".

In the anonymous post, the victim also claimed that actor K allegedly forced her into getting an abortion.

"He made me abort my precious baby on the false promise of marriage, and he forced me to make the sacrifice because he was sensitive when working on a project and because he was a star.

"I am going through severe psychological and physical trauma due to this," said the post.

The post also alluded to the idea that actor K was lying and gaslighting about the reasons for the abortion, along with false promises of marriage and moving in together.

The anonymous user reported they had evidence to back their claims, but refrained from sharing the evidence online due to legal concerns.

On Monday, October 18, 2021, influencer Lee Jin Ho claimed the posts about actor K were allegedly in reference to Kim Seon Ho.

These rumors seemed to be confirmed when Kim Seon Ho's agency, Salt Entertainment, released an official statement, stating:

"Hello. This is Salt Entertainment. We apologise for causing concern to many with actor Kim Seon Ho’s personal matters. We would like to apologise to all those who were disappointed and troubled by this issue. Once again, we apologise for worrying you with an unpleasant matter”.

What did Kim Seon Ho say in his apology?

According to Times of India, Kim Seon Ho's full apology stated:

"This is Kim Seon Ho. I sincerely apologise for the belated statement. I experienced a fear that felt for the first time after the article with the mention of my name was released a while ago, and that is why I am writing this now.

"I met her with good emotions. In that process, I hurt her due to my carelessness and inconsiderate actions. I wanted to meet and apologise to her directly, but I am not able to properly convey the apology now and am waiting for that time to come.

"For now, I would like to genuinely apologise to her through this statement. I apologise for also disappointing all of those who trusted and supported me until the end. It was all thanks to those who supported me that I was able to become the actor Kim Seon Ho, but I had forgotten that.

"I apologise for causing trouble to my co-stars and all of the related staff who worked with me due to my flaws. I would like to sincerely apologise to everyone who was hurt. I am aware that this rambling statement will not fully reach your hearts, but I am still attempting to convey my sincere thoughts. I am very sorry."

What is the aftermath of Kim Seon Ho's apology?

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, it was announced that Kim Seon Ho would be replaced in many of his upcoming performances.

The actor was set to make his film debut in Sad Tropics, but following the controversy, his role is being discussed. Sad Tropics has not yet decided if they will replace Kim or not.

Another film he was set to star in, Dog Days, officially replaced him. The production company, JK Film, stated: "It’s a bit burdensome to keep going because it’s the role of a romantic couple. We have spoken with the agency, decided to replace him, and are taking the necessary steps."

The actor was previously confirmed for the lead role in upcoming romantic comedy, 2 O'Clock Date, but reportedly is set to be replaced by a new male lead.