Korean actor Jang Dong Gun is releasing a new film after a four-year hiatus due to a "wife-cheating" scandal.
The 52-year-old actor attended the opening ceremony of the Busan Film Festival on the evening of October 2nd, marking his first red carpet appearance since late 2019. Jang Dong Gun's new film... A Normal Family - Scheduled to be released in South Korean theaters on October 9th.
According to the website In the TV series "Joins ," Jang Dong Gun starred in it last year. The Chronicles of Arthdal: The Sword of Aramun But in that project, he didn't appear publicly to introduce the work, nor did he give interviews about his work or personal life.
The actor said he felt nervous and anxious standing before the media and audience after a long time. He felt empowered because the film received positive reviews at some early screenings. A Normal Family Since it was the collective effort of the entire team, Jang Dong Gun was worried that his personal life might negatively impact the film. After the scandal, the actor valued his work more, feeling that every scene and every line of dialogue was more precious than before.

A Normal Family Directed by Heo Jin Ho, starring Jang Dong Gun as Kim Hee Ae's husband, this thriller explores the psychological struggles of married couples witnessing their children commit crimes. (On the website) In MK , Jang Dong Gun said that the characters he has played before are usually not relatable to everyday life, such as assassins, warriors, or thugs. This time, however, he portrays a man facing everyday worries. He thanked his senior colleague Kim Hee Ae for her help during filming.
Jang Dong Gun He entered the entertainment industry in the early 1990s, establishing himself as a leading star of the Korean Wave through many popular Asian films such as Model, The Last Jump, Pure Love, The Doctor Brothers, Friend, Infinity, A Gentleman's Dignity. He married actress Go So Young in 2010 and they have two children – a son and a daughter.
According to According to Ettoday , in early 2020, Jang Dong Gun's "exemplary gentleman" image crumbled when a series of text messages with his friend, actor Joo Jin Mo, were leaked. The messages, allegedly from 2013, showed Jin Mo inviting Jang Dong Gun to his house. encounter The girls. The two commented on the bodies of models and beauty queens. Jang Dong Gun even arranged for Jin Mo to "sleep with prostitutes" while his wife was pregnant with their second child.

The incident caused Go So Young's wife to temporarily disable comments on her personal page, and both she and Jang Dong Gun remained silent about the messages. Last year, Go So Young posted photos of the couple having dinner to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary.
Source









Comment (0)