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Hong Jong Hyun has been tapped to replace Yoon Ji On in Channel A’s upcoming rom-com Positively Yours (literal title), following Yoon’s removal after a drunk driving scandal.
On September 22nd, Hong’s agency Secret ENT confirmed that he has officially joined the cast. The rom-com follows two commitment-phobic singles whose one-night fling unexpectedly leads to a pregnancy and an entangled love story.
Yoon Ji On had been filming since July, playing Lee Min Wook, the childhood friend of Jang Hee Won (Ohn Yeon Seo) and rival to Kang Doo Joon (Choi Jin Hyuk). But on the 16th, he was caught operating a stolen motorcycle while heavily intoxicated, leading to charges of drunk driving and theft. Production quickly moved to cut ties, and all of Yoon’s completed scenes will be reshot with Hong in the role.
Hong Jong Hyun, known for his wide-ranging performances, has recently appeared in hits like What Comes After Love and My Dearest Nemesis . He also stars in the upcoming series Dear X .
Positively Yours is currently reshooting and will proceed with Hong’s new scenes in place of Yoon’s.
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Industry sources confirmed September 17th that Yun’s exclusive contract with IEUM# expired on July 6th. While the actor is currently seeking new representation, his former agency is reportedly assisting with projects he had already committed to before the scandal.
The fallout comes after Yoon was cited for drunk driving earlier this month. According to reports, he has stepped down from Channel A’s upcoming drama Positively Yours (literal title), with producers now in the process of recasting his role. All of Yoon’s filmed scenes will be reshot. The series began production in July and is currently six scripts into its run, with filming originally scheduled through December. Yoon had continued shooting up until last week.
Following news of his exit, Yoon issued an apology via Instagram, writing: “On the 16th, I made the mistake of illegally operating a motorcycle while intoxicated. I admit all responsibility and sincerely apologize to those who supported me for this disappointment I’ve caused.”
Positively Yours is now revising schedules for its existing cast to accommodate the reshoots necessitated by Yoon’s departure.
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