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Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why did Song Kang Ho exit Insiders? All about delayed Inside Men adaptation now reworked into 12-episode series
In disappointing news for fans of veteran actor Song Kang Ho, the highly anticipated drama Insiders has hit a production snag. On July 11, a broadcast industry insider revealed that the filming schedule for the upcoming series has been delayed. The delay is expected to last about 2 to 3 months due to internal restructuring. As a result, Song Kang Ho, who was initially cast in the lead role, has officially stepped down from the project. Schedule conflicts lead to Song Kang Ho's departure Song Kang Ho was originally set to portray Lee Kang Hee, the central figure of the political thriller. However, with the production timeline being extended, the actor decided to exit the series to focus on his next scheduled project. Later the same day, the drama's production team released a statement explaining the changes, 'Insiders was originally divided into seasons 1 and 2, but we are reorganizing it to go all in at once as a 12-episode series.' They further revealed, 'The filming schedule has become longer as it has become a 12-episode series, and Song Kang Ho has decided to leave due to his schedule for his next work.' The team is now in the process of casting a replacement for the lead role. Insiders: Expanding the Inside Men universe Insiders is a drama adaptation based on the critically acclaimed 2015 Korean film Inside Men. The movie is known for its hard-hitting take on political corruption and power struggles. The drama aims to expand on the film's universe. It will dive deeper into untold stories and events from 1980s and 1990s Korea. The project brings together notable talents. Mo Wan Il (The World of the Married, The Frog) is directing, while Lee Ki Chul, known for Assassination, is handling the screenplay. Star-studded cast still on board for Insiders Despite the setback, Insiders still boasts a stellar ensemble. Confirmed cast members include Lee Sung Min, Koo Kyo Hwan, Park Soo Ae, Lee Moo Saeng, Shin Seung Ho, and WJSN's Bona. With its strong lineup and connection to one of Korea's most iconic political films, anticipation for the drama remains high. Fans now eagerly await news of who will take on the lead role.
Hype Malaysia
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Girl Group IHOTEU Disbands Following Member Mina's Affair With Agency CEO
Pop groups can disband for many reasons, like financial issues or lack of popularity. However, Korean girl group IHOTEU (이호테우) recently ended activities after one of its members was exposed for having an affair with the company's CEO. Earlier this week, TenAsia released a bombshell expose about JDB Entertainment CEO Lee Kang Hee. According to the report, the label executive, who is married with two children, was allegedly having an extramarital affair with a girl group member under his subsidiary company, EFG Music. Sources say the two would frequently meet alone after official schedules, and photos showed them hugging and holding hands. Given the information provided by the report, the girl group member was revealed to be IHOTEU member Mina. IHOTEU is a live idol trio composed of members Mina, Negi and Amu. The trio debuted in 2024 but is known for performing in small live houses. Following the reports of Mina's affair with Lee Kang Hee, the group announced that she would immediately halt her activities. However, shortly after, the group shockingly announced their disbandment. In the follow-up statement, IHOTEU said all three members have mutually agreed to terminate their contracts with their agency. EFG Music said they decided to disband the group after considering the members' artistic direction and emotional well-being. However, the company will continue to support Negi and Amu's activities as long as it aligns with prior agreements. At the same time, Lee Kang Hee confirmed his affair with Mina and reportedly stepped down from his position as EFG Music's CEO. Internal staff are currently overseeing operations following his departure. However, all future decisions, including whether to continue to operate the label, will be determined after internal discussions and legal consultations. EFG Music also announced the disbandment of another group under their label, HIJK. It's unfortunate that EFG Music and IHOTEU's future was compromised by an affair. We wish Negi, Amu and the rest of the EFG Music staff all the best for the future. Sources: Allkpop (1)(2), China Press, Twitter What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
