Lee Sun Gyun and his wife, Jeon Hye Jin, are reportedly facing financial penalties as their advertising contracts have come under scrutiny, driven by the recent controversy surrounding Lee Sun Gyun’s alleged involvement in alleged drugs case.
The issue was brought to public attention by Kim Heon Sik, a pop culture critic and commentator, during a recent interview on YTN News.Allkpop quoted him as, The advertising industry is often the first to respond to situations like these. Continuing the ads could lead to substantial issues. Lee Sun Gyun has been featured in numerous advertisements, often alongside his spouse. Even in the case of Yoo Ah In, thepenalty fines related to advertising are so substantial that it is expected to be in the range of 10 billion KRW (7.4 million). It is likely that such consequences are explicitly outlined in their contracts.”
He went on to state that the controversy will adversely affected Lee Sun Gyun’s career, given his favourable image and popularity in the advertising industry. The potential impact on his future film roles and endorsements also looms large. Fans of the ‘Parasite’ actor have been shocked with their allegations which have been hogging headlines since some time.
Reacting to the allegations, Lee Sun Gyun’s agency issued an official statement, saying, “Firstly, we’d like to apologize for the concern caused by the report about actor Lee Sun Kyun, a labelmate of our company. We’re confirming the exact facts of the allegations currently being raised against actor Lee Sun Kyun, and we’ll sincerely engage in investigations by the investigative agencies that may proceed in the future.”
The agency further stated, “Actor Lee Sun Gyun received constant blackmail and threats from ‘A,’ a person related to the case, and we’ve submitted a complaint to investigators.” They also vowed to take strong action against the spread of false information through malicious or false posts. An Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Team official had told Wikitree, “Currently, we are investigating a total of eight individuals, including Lee Sun Gyun.”
The issue was brought to public attention by Kim Heon Sik, a pop culture critic and commentator, during a recent interview on YTN News.Allkpop quoted him as, The advertising industry is often the first to respond to situations like these. Continuing the ads could lead to substantial issues. Lee Sun Gyun has been featured in numerous advertisements, often alongside his spouse. Even in the case of Yoo Ah In, thepenalty fines related to advertising are so substantial that it is expected to be in the range of 10 billion KRW (7.4 million). It is likely that such consequences are explicitly outlined in their contracts.”
He went on to state that the controversy will adversely affected Lee Sun Gyun’s career, given his favourable image and popularity in the advertising industry. The potential impact on his future film roles and endorsements also looms large. Fans of the ‘Parasite’ actor have been shocked with their allegations which have been hogging headlines since some time.
Reacting to the allegations, Lee Sun Gyun’s agency issued an official statement, saying, “Firstly, we’d like to apologize for the concern caused by the report about actor Lee Sun Kyun, a labelmate of our company. We’re confirming the exact facts of the allegations currently being raised against actor Lee Sun Kyun, and we’ll sincerely engage in investigations by the investigative agencies that may proceed in the future.”
The agency further stated, “Actor Lee Sun Gyun received constant blackmail and threats from ‘A,’ a person related to the case, and we’ve submitted a complaint to investigators.” They also vowed to take strong action against the spread of false information through malicious or false posts. An Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Team official had told Wikitree, “Currently, we are investigating a total of eight individuals, including Lee Sun Gyun.”
