Kim Seon Ho’s Surprising Update Sparks Backlash Amid Recent Controversy
Kim Seon Ho is facing backlash after news broke he’s joining Coupang Play’s new variety show, Bonjour Bakery.
The show centers on opening a senior dessert cafe in a rural village. Actors Kim Hee Ae and Cha Seung Won are also cast. Filming starts early this year.
This will be Kim Seon Ho’s first fixed variety role in about five years. Fans had high hopes since he was popular on shows like 2 Days & 1 Night.
But netizens are unhappy. Many criticized the choice to keep casting controversial male celebrities like him.
Comments flood online questioning why he’s being hired despite past controversies:
“Why are they using him?”
“Even without reflection, he continues to receive work offers, so why wouldn’t he do it?”
“The director who is using him is the problem.”
“Who is the director?”
“Why do they keep using him. I don’t want to see him.”
“Male celebrities have it easy.”
“What is this? What is the reason for him to continue activities as if nothing had happened?”
“Who is he to not have even a second of reflection?”
“Wow, even without a good image, he’s able to do dramas and shows.”
“This is the worst.”
“Wasn’t he involved with tax evasion? Why is he coming out?”
Despite the backlash, Kim Seon Ho is moving on with a six-city fan meeting tour across Asia—the first time he’ll meet fans in person in about two years.
Fans remain divided as Kim continues to work amid controversy.