Singer-turned-actor Kim Jeong-hoon may have lied about being in a relationship to land a spot in a show. More, he allegedly forced his ex-girlfriend to undergo a medical procedure to terminate a pregnancy.
A rather complicated and problematic story is developing around singer and actor Kim Jeong-hoon after a lawsuit filed last Thursday by a woman referred to as “B” was brought to light. In the claim, B says that she dated Kim and during their relationship, she had an unplanned pregnancy. However, Kim allegedly forced B to terminate the pregnancy so as to not “undermine his image as an entertainer.”
Additionally, the claim states that Kim promised to get B an apartment, telling her he would pay the 10 million won deposit ($8,966). Unfortunately, Kim reportedly cut off all contact with her after paying the landlord around $800. As a result, B is looking to have Kim pay the remaining balance for the deposit and settle the monthly rent for the property for the duration of the lease.
With the claim not disclosing when Kim and B started and ended their relationship, the question regarding the legitimacy of his appearance on “Taste of Love” have arisen. According to claim, there is a possibility that Kim may have hidden his relationship to land a role in “Taste of Love” on TV Chosun. In the show, celebrities date a non-celebrity for 100 days after which they need to decide whether they want to continue having a relationship or not.
Prior to selecting a celebrity cast for the show, producers held preliminary meetings where they discussed the show and the individual. During their meeting with Kim, the actor told the producers that he was not in a relationship and even claimed it had been two years since his last relationship.
When asked about the actor, one producer expressed disappointment and embarrassment. “We believed his sincerity and [he] went on to appear on the show. It is embarrassing for the production team to read the articles [that have come out] today. We hope the facts are confirmed soon.”
Although similar scandals are not unheard of in the entertainment industry, the reason why this incident is proving to be particularly shocking is that Kim has a “model student” image. He studied hard during his youth and was admitted into the dental school at Seoul National University. His low scores, however, led him to leave formal education behind to pursue a career in the arts and went to a different school where he studied theater.
He has appeared in several other programs including “Radio Star” and “Problematic man” where he seemed to have the right answer and reaction to everything. Now, it appears that his clean good-boy image is about to get a makeover.
Meanwhile, as of Wednesday morning, Kim has not released an official statement.
By O.C
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