Controversial actor Kim Ji Soo‘s recent career update has sparked massive backlash.
In 2021, he was accused of school violence, bullying, sexual harassment, and assault. Jisoo enlisted in the military shortly after, and in 2023, he gave an update on the allegations, stating that the original accuser had since forgiven him.
Following his controversy, Ji Soo hinted at a return to acting.
Controversial Actor Ji Soo Hints At His Return To Acting After Bullying Controversy
On August 28, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, which is a talent agency based in the Philippines, announced that Ji Soo is the newest addition to their roster of talent.
Sparkle GMA Artist Center officially welcomes their favorite ✨oppa✨ Kim Ji Soo as the newest addition to their diverse roster of talents ✨
Congratulations and welcome to Sparkle, Kim Ji Soo! 🫶🏻#KimJiSoo pic.twitter.com/7F3k88KMpk
— Sparkle GMA Artist Center (@Sparkle_GMA) August 28, 2024
When the post was shared, netizens shared their anger that the company had signed Kim Ji Soo, especially because of his past allegations and controversies. Many also added that those celebrities who are struggling in Korea due to controversies, have been going to SEA countries to try and rebuild their career.
YIKES!! Home of the PROBLEMATIC STARLETZ & INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS etong network nato!!! pic.twitter.com/8j5BMrOqLx
— Bakekang Pukangkang (@Bakekang69) August 28, 2024
Not a flex. He was cancelled in Korea, so why are we picking up their trash? I used to like him, but the allegations made against him are horrible.
— Suho_Bunny91 🌸🌻 (@SuhoBunny_91) August 28, 2024
meanwhile these are his allegations.. men truly have it so easy https://t.co/PnRDpW9NTw pic.twitter.com/eNtrfIv3bC
— jay (@tensorfied_) August 28, 2024
GMA constantly proving they’re LOW TIER management. YIKES.
Enabler much https://t.co/gQSKnv0Sa7
— ʟᴊᴋɴ (@jungkrsten) August 29, 2024
When will their govt be strict when it comes to sex offenders? Seungri is starting a bar somewhere in SEA, jjy is terrorizing girls in other countries, and this man is clinging to my people for crumb of career https://t.co/LyaTQDFr6L
— plumstains (@plumstains_) August 28, 2024
toxic filipino traits: we are too forgiving and can easily forget bad things celebrities, public figures and politicians did in their past https://t.co/gcPPUGr6be
— 𝑒𝓁𝒾☆¹⁷ •◡• (@eli_ikigai) August 29, 2024
Netizens have voiced their views under the video, and many gained a lot of attention.
