Kim Sae-ron Leaves 'Dear.M', Controversy Over Park Hye-su

Casting List, Kim Sae-ron and Park Hye-su: Due to 'Name Order'?
Attention Focused on Park Hye-su... Major in Korean Literature at Korea University

Hye-su Park, NCT Jaehyun, Hyun-sung Bae, Sae-ron Kim. From the top left of the photo, clockwise. Photo by each agency.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Actress Kim Sae-ron announced on the 14th that she will be withdrawing from the new KBS 2TV drama 'Dear.M,' which she was scheduled to appear in, drawing attention to the sudden decision behind her departure.

KBS announced the casting list on the 3rd of last month in the order of Park Hye-su, NCT Jaehyun, Kim Sae-ron, and Bae Hyun-sung.

After the sudden news of Kim Sae-ron's withdrawal, rumors circulated in the broadcasting industry that it was due to the order of 'name listing' with Park Hye-su.

The order of name listing is considered a measure of an actor's influence, so the industry tends to be sensitive about this order.

According to the broadcasting industry, Kim Sae-ron's side raised objections and tried to negotiate with the production company, but it is said that they could not narrow the differences in opinion.

Kim Sae-ron's agency Gold Medalist explained on the day, "Kim Sae-ron decided to withdraw after discussions due to differences in opinion with the Dear.M side."

The Dear.M side plans to proceed with the schedule without disruption despite the noise caused by Kim Sae-ron's withdrawal before the start.

The Dear.M side conducted a script reading on the same day with Park Hye-su, NCT Jaehyun, and others. The lead actors will soon begin full-scale filming.

Park Hye-su plays Ma Ju-a, a spirited and bright sophomore in the Department of Business Administration, and Jaehyun plays Cha Min-ho, a good-natured and bold sophomore in the Department of Computer Engineering.

Meanwhile, Park Hye-su, born in 1994, is six years older than Kim Sae-ron, born in 2000, but Kim Sae-ron, who debuted in 2009 with the film 'Traveler,' is a senior in the entertainment industry.

Park Hye-su began her acting career after appearing on SBS audition program 'K-pop Star 4' in 2014 and then starring in the SBS drama 'Yongpal' the following year. It was also a topic of interest that Park Hye-su was attending Korea University majoring in Korean Language and Literature during her appearance on 'K-pop Star 4.'

Since then, Park Hye-su has appeared in dramas such as 'Age of Youth,' 'Introverted Boss,' 'Saimdang, Memoir of Colors,' and the film 'Swing Kids.'

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