Netizens did not hold back.
Koreaboo
2 hours ago
Actor Kim Seon Ho is facing growing backlash after being accused of tax evasion, with criticism now spilling over into his upcoming K-Drama Bless the Congressman.
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As public opinion continues to sour, some netizens and original fans of the story are openly calling for his removal from the project.
Kim Seon Ho was recently accused of using a tax evasion method similar to one previously linked to Cha Eunwoo, with both stars being under Fantagio. While no final legal conclusion has been announced, the accusations alone have been enough to trigger intense criticism from netizens.
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The backlash is now directly targeting Bless the Congressman, an upcoming K-Drama adaptation of a popular web novel that has built a strong, loyal fanbase over the years. The story follows Go Young Jin, a six-term congressman who dies by suicide in 2008, only to wake up as a ghost in 1998. He then forms an unlikely partnership with Cha Jae Rim, a Grade 9 civil servant who can see ghosts, as the two navigate political power struggles and corruption from behind the scenes.
Kim Seon Ho is set to play Cha Jae Rim, a character described as a righteous and trustworthy figure who steadily rises through the political ranks. However, many fans argue that the actor’s current controversy makes him a poor fit for such a role.
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Some have also criticized the casting choice even without the scandal, saying his image and appearance do not match how they envisioned the character from the novel. Now, many are calling for Kim Seon Ho’s removal.
| TheQoo
- “Why do they keep casting Kim Seon Ho? It’s not like he’s insanely handsome, and honestly, his image is terrible because of that whole scandal.”
- “Ugh, I’m a huge fan of the novel, and this casting makes me so mad. It feels like the director has zero affection for the drama itself. Otherwise, how does this casting make any sense?”
- “Even putting the scandals aside, he just doesn’t fit. They should’ve cast someone who looks sharper and more bright-eyed.”
- “Ah, why him of all people…”
- “Shouldn’t they redo the casting and reshoot this?”