'Joseon Exorcist' Actors Apologize: "Ignorance of Historical Distortion"

Actors Jang Dong-yoon, Park Sung-hoon, and Lee Yoo-bi "Reflect on Not Thinking Deeply"

Actor Jang Dong-yoon

The actors of the SBS drama 'Joseon Exorcist,' which was canceled after just two episodes due to historical distortion, have collectively expressed their apologies. As criticism of the work expanded to include the cast, they issued statements one after another. Among them are actors Jang Dong-yoon, Park Sung-hoon, and Lee Yoo-bi.

Jang Dong-yoon, who played Prince Chungnyeong in 'Joseon Exorcist,' stated on the 27th, "I did not fully recognize that this work would become such a problem," adding, "It was because I was ignorant and complacent. I am deeply sorry without any excuse." He continued, "I viewed the work only from the perspective of an actor portraying a creative piece. It was a grave mistake to overlook the parts that should have been scrutinized socially."

Actor Park Sung-hoon

Park Sung-hoon, who portrayed Prince Yangnyeong, also released a handwritten apology on the same day, expressing a heavy sense of responsibility as a cast member. He said, "I failed to properly distinguish the boundary between creation and distortion," and added, "I foolishly and inadequately thought that an actor's duty was simply to do their best with the given character. I have come to realize belatedly how important historical awareness and social responsibility are for actors."

Lee Yoo-bi, who played Eori, the concubine of Prince Yangnyeong, also issued an apology, stating, "I was ignorant of the historical distortion and did not think deeply about it, for which I reflect."

'Joseon Exorcist' was canceled on the 26th amid criticism that its Chinese-style props and costumes, as well as the settings of real historical figures such as King Taejong (played by Kam Woo-sung), Prince Yangnyeong, and Prince Chungnyeong, were far from actual history.

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