Lee Jong-suk’s Poor Work Ethic Criticized? Abrupt Departure from K-drama with Kim Ji-won

A topic titled “This exposé about Lee Jong-suk being covered up”was recently posted on the Korean forum Instiz.

The subject matter connected an article and a previous post discussing Lee Jong-suk’s departure from a K-drama alongside Kim Ji-won, ultimately resulting in the cancellation of the project on the day of the script reading.

The previous post specifically showcased an employee’s complaint regarding Lee Jong-suk’s lack of work ethic, stating that the actor had abruptly withdrawn from the K-drama just before the script-reading.

The employee expressed concerns about Lee Jong-suk’s reputation in the industry, citing rumors about his slow decision-making process. They also mentioned a recent incident where he cancelled on the day before a script-reading, causing major inconvenience. This was especially problematic as the reading was scheduled for the first day of shooting and preparations had already been made. Not only were the lead actors affected, but also middle-aged actors who had been invited to participate.

The employee also expressed disapproval towards the actor, stating that if Lee Jong-suk had no intention of participating, he should have withdrawn from the project sooner instead of waiting until the day before the reading. Furthermore, the employee lamented how Lee Jong-suk’s sudden change had a ripple effect, resulting in many individuals who were already prepared and committed to lose their jobs.

Additionally, a news article corroborated the incident and verified that Lee Jong-suk did, in fact, withdraw from his scheduled appearance the day prior to the script reading for Netflix’s “See You Again”(tentative title) in May 2018. The article also included statements from industry officials, who noted that “Lee Jong-suk has a tendency to be indecisive and frequently alter his decisions before finalizing contracts,”causing challenges for production and broadcasting companies.

After learning about the incident, numerous netizens express their disbelief, noting that they were previously unaware of it. The following are a few comments shared by netizens: