The Female Lead Changed from An Seo-hyun to Kim Sae-ron?…'School 2020' Casting Controversy

Kim Sae-ron. Photo by Kim Sae-ron SNS

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] The new KBS2 drama 'School 2020,' scheduled to air this August, is facing difficulties in casting actors.

Since 'School 2020' was planned last year, actress Ahn Seo-hyun had been preparing for the role of the female lead, Na Geum-young. She had meetings with Kim Yo-han, who was cast as the male lead, and director Han Sang-woo, and even posted photos taken together on her personal SNS.

However, recently, as differences arose between Ahn Seo-hyun and the production company, causing controversy over the casting, Kim Sae-ron is now being considered as the new female lead.

On the 20th, Gold Medalist, the agency of actress Kim Sae-ron, stated in an interview with a media outlet, "Kim Sae-ron recently received an offer to appear as the female lead in 'School 2020.' She is currently reviewing the proposal."

Meanwhile, on the 19th, Ahn Seo-hyun expressed her feelings about the replacement of the female lead through a post on her SNS saying, "This too shall pass."

Additionally, her father revealed in an interview with a media outlet, "She participated in script readings for almost a year. Just a few days ago, we met and received a revised script. However, after delaying the contract, she was asked to step down," intensifying the conflict between the production company and the actress.

In response, the 'School 2020' production team stated, "We wanted to quietly conclude the matter out of concern for the young actress's emotional damage and wounds. Although it was a difficult process, if Ahn Seo-hyun's father continues to make groundless accusations and spread false information, we will disclose all details and processes of the contract with Ahn Seo-hyun's side," and announced plans for legal action.

KBS2's 'School 2020' is part of the 'School' series, a youth drama that began in 1999, and will depict the lives of 18-year-old vocational high school students.

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