What is the truth behind the Kim Ho-young and Ok Joo-hyun jade mat incident? The controversy over casting based on connections (+showerhead)

From the truth behind Kim Ho-young and Ock Joo-hyun's 'Ock Jangpan Incident' that turned the musical world upside down, to the controversy over casting based on connections, and even the behind-the-scenes story of the showerhead revelation that recently became a hot topic again! We provide an easy-to-understand summary of the hot issues.

 

1. It started with a social media attack? The beginning of the 'Jade Mat Incident'

The whole thing dates back to June 2022. The incident began when musical actor Kim Ho-young posted just a single line on his Instagram story.

"Asaripan" is a thing of the past. Now it is jade floorboards.

 

As soon as this short post was uploaded, among musical fans, "Isn't this a blatant attack on Ock Joo-hyun?" Speculations poured in saying that. It was an interpretation that the 'Ok' in 'Okjangpan' referred to Ok Joo-hyun's surname. Since this occurred right after the casting lineup for the 10th anniversary performance of the musical *Elisabeth* was revealed, this speculation grew uncontrollably.

2. Why Did the Allegations of Nepotism in the Casting of Elisabeth Erupt?

Then why did people think of Ok Joo-hyun as soon as they heard the word 'okjangpan'? It was precisely because of the suspicions surrounding the casting of <Elisabeth> at the time.

Elisabeth, the protagonist at the time Ok Joo-hyun and actress Lee Ji-hye have been double-cast in the role.

 

Lee Ji-hye was known to be a junior colleague of Ock Joo-hyun, belonging to the same agency and maintaining a very close friendship. On the other hand, doubts arose among fans as actress Kim So-hyun, who had previously boasted ticket power by perfectly portraying the role of Elisabeth, was completely excluded from this lineup.

 

The so-called 'networking casting controversy,' raising the question of whether Ok Joo-hyun exerted influence to secure roles using her connections, It was the decisive turning point that brought it to the surface.

3. The Legal War and the Appeal of First-Generation Musical Seniors

As the controversy grew, Ok Joo-hyun immediately pushed back. They categorically denied the rumors of nepotism, stating, "The authority to cast lies with the production company," and took the drastic measure of suing Kim Ho-young for defamation for posting the critical message. Kim Ho-young's side countered, stating, "We express deep regret that a lawsuit was filed without even verifying the facts."

 

As the conflict escalated into a mudslinging battle between the two stars, first-generation musical veterans such as Park Kal-lin, Choi Jung-won, and Nam Kyung-ju, unable to tolerate it any longer, went so far as to release a statement (appeal). The core of the statement was a pointed criticism that "actors should focus solely on acting and should not infringe upon the authority of the production company, such as casting."

 

As Cha Ji-yeon, Jung Sung-hwa, Shin Young-sook, and even actress Kim So-hyun, who was directly involved, joined this statement, public opinion The situation took a somewhat unfavorable turn for Ok Joo-hyun. Eventually, the incident seemed to be resolved as she announced that she was withdrawing the lawsuit along with an apology and had resolved the misunderstanding through a dramatic phone conversation with Kim Ho-young.

4. Reignited after 4 years, resolute statement: "I regret withdrawing the lawsuit"

This incident, which was thought to be buried, exploded again recently when Ok Joo-hyun posted a long message on a fan communication platform (Bubble) and social media.

 

Ms. Ok Joo-hyun confessed to the unfair damage she suffered, stating that due to the incident at the time, the diet probiotic advertisement she had contracted for was taken down just five days after airing, and she had to go to the headquarters in person to explain the situation in order to avoid paying three times the penalty fee. Above all, they revealed that they have never received a proper apology from Kim Ho-young, and that when the misunderstanding was cleared up at the time, Kim Ho-young made the absurd excuse that "I wasn't really targeting anyone; it was a post intended to promote my friend's father because he runs a flooring business."

 

Ms. Ok Joo-hyun is "My biggest regret going through that situation is withdrawing the lawsuit." Saying that, for a long time to himself Jade floor mat He revealed the deep hurt caused by the mockery and memes that followed him.

5. What is the truth behind the controversy surrounding the related search terms 'shower' and 'heater'?

As this incident is being brought back into the spotlight, revealing comments from netizens regarding Ok Joo-hyun's past behavior in the waiting room are being reposted in online communities, sparking controversy.

 

Waiting Room Shower Controversy: There is an anecdote that Ok Joo-hyun keeps the shower in the lead actor's dressing room running hot water continuously on performance days to manage her voice, effectively turning the room into a humidifier. Opinions are divided regarding this, with some arguing that it is "a thorough effort for vocal care," while others view it negatively, stating that "it is a severe waste of water and causes inconvenience to the surrounding staff."

 

 

6. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A) Regarding the Jade Mat Incident

Q1. Is it true that Kim Ho-young was targeting Ok Joo-hyun?

Officially, Kim Ho-young denied having "attacked Ok Joo-hyun" and explained that the post was intended to promote a flooring business run by an acquaintance's father. However, given the timing and circumstances at the time, the majority of the public and musical industry insiders perceived it as an attack.

 

Q2. Has the suspicion of Ock Joo-hyun being cast based on personal connections been proven true?

Both the production company, EMK Musical Company, and Ok Joo-hyun drew a line, stating, "Casting is the exclusive right of the production company, and she was selected fairly through auditions." Although no concrete evidence has ever been revealed, this incident brought to the surface internal dissatisfaction and systemic problems within the musical industry to the extent that first-generation seniors even issued a collective statement at the time.

 

Q3. What is the reason Ock Joo-hyun recently mentioned this incident again?

This is because, following the incident, the term 'Okjangpan' has gone beyond being a mere nickname and has continuously caused serious damage to the actor's career, image, and advertising contracts. It appears that, currently without an agency, he expressed his desire to rectify the injustice and set the truth before the public solely as an independent actor.

 

 

 

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