Park Shi-hoo eyes drama comeback with Golden Cross

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DMJ

February 27, 2014 at 12:33 PM

It happened to Prosecutor Princess as well. PSH played lawyer Seo whose father wrongly accused for murder, and fallen for the killer's daughter who happen to be a prosecutor.

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MJdames

February 28, 2014 at 4:25 AM

I noticed that this year, KBS go for leading man in their 30s to lead most of their drama. Most of them already did a hit drama with the station.

From Yoon Kye Sang, to Kang Ji Hwan to Park Shi Hoo. Unlike SBS that after for a younger upcoming leading man in their 20s.

I only noticing Park Shi Hoo as a good actor in Princess's Man. That drama really makes me fall in love for his acting.

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viviantjai

March 14, 2014 at 9:44 PM

Park Shi Hoo best drama is Family Honor (Glory of The Family). Dont miss it !!!!!!!

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4 girlatsea

February 27, 2014 at 4:28 AM

I think it's too soon to be honest. I would give it another year. Kinda curious on how it will do and if the Korean public has forgotten already

Excited for the actual premise of the drama though (since Gakistal)

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I was thinking the same...too soon. The ratings can go either way...curiosity may drive it up initially but there'd better be something to the story and the acting to keep folks watching. Then again, it may suffer poor ratings as a result of that scandal. I do think it was an interesting choice/risk to cast him. Time will tell.

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Mrmz

February 27, 2014 at 6:43 PM

First thought when i read the headline: No way! Way too soon. Honestly the case was messed up and the media was enjoying it and it was only making it more uncertain. But innocent or not, his reputation was tainted. I did get one fact out of the whole case: He was irresponsible. Being a public image, he should've been more careful about it.

Rating wise its a huge risk. It'll either go sky high (ppl curiosity) or make a low record i think :P

I still am curious about the drama itself (Gaksital writer). Hopefully it goes well ;)

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frances soares

September 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM

I have to agree, I love Park Shi Hoo, but being a super, international star especially in the Asian/Pacific region, he let his guard down by being irresponsible and whoever that third party was, was just as guilty for introducing Park to that desperate, young would-be actress who wanted her 15 minutes of fame, well, she got it. Give him a second chance, he's shaken, will be more careful, cautious, want to see him continue putting out fine performances in his movie/film/drama work. Would love to see his happy, smiling eyes, smile again, don't be a stranger, please grace us with your presence, you've been missed. You should've been protected, someone at your side to watch over you, you have much to contribute, you are a charismatic, multi-talented, creative actor/performer. That third party was not your friend, be careful who you pick as your trusting, close friends. Think of the rest of us who still have faith, love, sincere loyalty, trust and belief in you and all the goodness still left in you. You have much to offer, take care of your health especially, your mind, and your heart. You are still special and unique to us all. You still have a bright, great, super future out there. If you ever want to take a break, Hawaii is a great place to vacation, I live there, I know what I'm talking about, wish you could have a meet/greet here too, we do have a large Asian community here that would love to meet you. I'll be looking out for more of your incredible work in the film industry, please let us see more of you, take care, Aloha

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Avinalla

February 27, 2014 at 8:11 AM

http://netizenbuzz.blogspot.ca/2014/02/park-shi-hoo-to-return-to-kbs-small.html

anaht

February 28, 2014 at 8:58 AM

Yes, I read that the investigation led toward guilt, until the girl quickly withdrew the charges. Seems that money talks, and it must have been a lot of money to cover guilt or it would have been settled much earlier. There were photos of the unconscious girl being carried in to his apartment, so pretty hard to claim consensual activities. Such slime. I cannot see PSH the way I used to. SO SAD....

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RyeBlossom

February 27, 2014 at 8:10 PM

I think that fantasy and the PR image of him led people to see him as this and that, and when it turned out he did something that "good boys" are "not supposed to do", it hurt his image a lot. It broke all the fluffy, sweet fantasies of what he might be in real life, and landing on the ground of reality was hard.
I assume he is not guilty of rape, but to find out suddenly that the prince charming does unethical things (even if she actually seduced him), might be overwhelming.
The disappointment and shock led to a reality check.
Maybe you had experienced something similar in life- holding someone highly, or having a crush, and then one time that person says or does something that does not confirm with your perception of that person, and then you change your mind in an instant and don't care as much for that person.

Fans don't really LOVE the celebrity- they love their IMAGE of that person, and that's all it is!

After that scandal broke, I suddenly understood why Lee JoonKi said (in an interview post army service) that he used to not drink alcohol in big parties, and was very careful about talking to women, etc., in fear of a scandal...

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KDaddict

February 27, 2014 at 10:57 PM

I completely respected JB for not posting anything on this scandal for the past year. But news of his comeback has to be reported. Unfortunately it led to ppl putting in their two cents worth, without knowing anything that transpired. I recognise some names that often post extreme but adamant and vocal views.

A few posts here sound fair and level-headed. RyeBlossom's is one of them. Kay's and Gidget's as well. These ppl did not defend him like "ajumma fans". I'm guessing that some of us who are older understand that reality is not as simple as the media makes it appear, esp. when it comes to the K-ent industry, where image and glitz cloud dirt and immorality.

It often brings to mind the movie: Devil's Advocate, where Keannu Reeves was surrounded by beautiful hi class women who were momentarily shown to be demons sleeping w the Devil. Of course the same image can apply to men as well.

I read the same interview of Lee JK, and respect him and those like him, e.g. Hyun Bin, Lee Seung Gi, who exercise great self-restraint to protect their celebrity, to not give those too keen any chance to drag their names thru mud, and to not let their fans down.

Now we don't actually know if PSH committed date rape or if he walked into a trap. Or if this is too soon for a comeback. What I do know is that:

no one will be asking him to film a Cuckoo Rice cooker or kimchi fridge CV;

and not to judge others harshly based on hearsay and the circus that is the media rumour mill.

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koreandramalover/kay

February 27, 2014 at 11:26 PM

@KDaddict

"reality is not as simple as the media makes it appear, esp. when it comes to the K-ent industry, where image and glitz cloud dirt and immorality."

I cannot agree with you more, KDaddict!
Thank you for expressing what was on mind abt the entertainment industry, in this case, the Korean version of the industry.

I also agree with everything you said, especially your words below :

"not to judge others harshly based on hearsay and the circus that is the media rumour mill."

Which was why I said I did not wish to dwell on 'was it rape or not' issue but more on the issue of one-night stands because of my personal view that sex is something sacred and special to be shared with the one and only, one's legal spouse.

But I have also said that that is my personal view and I am well aware that many people do not share my view but it is fine because to each his own and we are all answerable and accountable for our own actions.

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KDaddict

February 28, 2014 at 12:22 AM

@kay,
I agreed wholehearted with everything you said.
There are ppl who are quick to rubberneck and jump on the rumour mill. I know you are not one of them. Neither are RyeBloosom nor Gidget, as I mentioned above.

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koreandramalover/kay

February 28, 2014 at 12:36 AM

@KDaddict

Thank you so much for your kind words but actually I think YOU are so much more fair, kind, level-headed and compassionate in your views. I always look out for your comments because you always present them in the best possible way and always looking at different perspectives, in the interest of fairness and being non-judgemental. ;)

I, on the other hand, have the tendency to be more cutting in my comments but I am trying to not be so as I grow older. ;)

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KDaddict

February 28, 2014 at 1:49 AM

@kay,
I missed you too! <3

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koreandramalover/kay

March 1, 2014 at 7:50 AM

@KDaddict dear ;)

I so missed our communication and sharing over K dramas!

I cannot remember when we started but what I remember is how enjoyable, meaningful and memorable our exchanges were! ;)

February 27, 2014 at 11:46 AM

It might be a little too soon since the incident is fresh in people's minds (it's been a year but the issue isn't easily forgotten) but his fans (me included) have really missed him.

Maybe if he does well on this project, he would be able to find his footing once again. I don't know how long this stigma would haunt him but since the whole thing was very "messy" as javabeans said, nobody is completely sure of what really went there. It's not like there's no hope of PSH ever coming back.

I feel the same way.

I miss him as an actor, but I don't know how I feel about seeing him yet. :( Good thing he's not doing a rom-com.

Also, that "You killed my father, prepare to die" should be a law. :D

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mono

February 27, 2014 at 5:36 AM

Perhaps she expressed interest before he was on board... just maybe, it's hard to guess what went on.

On the slightly positive side, the ratings may be good due to curiosity over PSH, so it might help her a bit.

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Orion

February 27, 2014 at 5:41 AM

She did seem to show interest before, yes. I think ratings are less important for a career than people's memory though.

Given she has a strong image, with her boxing career as well, working with a guy who got caught on CCTV carrying a drunk girl to his house and then got accused of rape does not really help there.

If she is a role model for women (I do not know enough of her career domestically to say for sure, but I imagine), then this is not a person she would want to be associated with.

February 27, 2014 at 11:31 AM

Newsflash to all PSH fans: a rapist is a rapist the moment they commit a rape.

Most rape cases never see a 'proper court of law', it's utter nonsense to suggest that women whose cases don't get to court, and the women who believe their stories, should not get to call out rape for what it is.

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Erica

February 27, 2014 at 2:22 PM

You don't know for sure he was a rapist. We'll never know and he might be innocent as well.

Once a person is accused by rape, he will have to face it the rest of his life, whether he is quilty or not, because there will always be people who will think he might have done it even though he was not sentenced, as well as people who will think he is innocent should he be convicted. There will always be doubts either way, so I feel pity for him.

Still, I agree with djprincess, aren't you innocent until guilt is proved? Or it's the other way round?

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mooses

February 27, 2014 at 2:51 PM

You're innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. Us normal citizens don't have any reason to give him that. Also, whether or not he's guilty, he'll have to face it for the rest of his life?? That isn't true. Given that he's getting an acting offer and will be able to return to television, he's not facing any dire consequences now, is he? It's sad that most people pity/sympathize with him because of a very slim chance that he is innocent, rather than the girl who might have been raped. People like to think that it's always the unknown woman who is trying to ruin the famous man. They often forget or don't realize the extent of the damage women receive simply for saying that they are a victim of rape.

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Anonymous

February 27, 2014 at 3:43 PM

By definition of "rape," PSH is beyond doubt, a rapist. The girl was said to be drunk by multiple sources, and there's CCTV evidence of PSH and friend taking a clearly imbibed woman into his home. We also know for certain that PSH slept with her--he said it himself. Since he slept with someone who has no ability to consent, he's a rapist. That's it. No speculation.

Whether he believes that he's a rapist or not, however, is another story. It's why we have something like "rape culture."

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mono

February 27, 2014 at 7:35 PM

Not too sure about Korea, but some people have slightly morbid(?) curiosity. Ahjummas may avoid him, but this project generates attention so if the agency is "any news is good news" type, they might decide to give it a shot.

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NATO

March 17, 2014 at 7:18 AM

Is Park Shi Hoo a rapist? wow.... u must be an angel that never done anything wrong in your life. GBU. And U must love an actor because of their personal life NOT because of their good acting skill.

I agree with Javabeans and with you, Orion.

For me personally, it is not whether or not the intercourse was intentional or not (not that that is not important, but its a case of he-said, she-said, so only they know what really happened, so I would rather not dwell on it).

But its more of how I cannot respect Park Shi Hoo, or anyone for that matter, for indulging in one-night stands, which was what it was essentially. It speaks of a lack of respect for each other's worth but I know that not many people share my thinking but then it is fine with me. To each his own.

And as a result of the dark cloud over what happened because it was settled out of court, I cannot ever look at Park Shi Hoo in the same way again, which is why I would not be watching any of his projects in the future.

But I know I would not be missing anything because there are too many actors and actresses in dramas/films that I can and want to watch but I have limited with which to do so.

And I know Park Shi Hoo himself would not care to lose me as his fan, just as I would not miss watching him. So, its all good.

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KDaddict

February 27, 2014 at 8:47 AM

I agree with kay. We'll never know the facts surrounding the intercourse. Some say it 'could' be a setup. Who knows.
One night stands are a whole other issue.
Not that other actors are so pure and moral. Just that they don't get caught. Image is everything in showbiz.
He now has a tinted image, and that'd no doubt ruin the gushing and drooling when we watch.

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lisa

February 27, 2014 at 9:28 AM

It's your loss for having so little faith in PSH and for being so judgemental!
Is this a censor blog? God is forgiving and loving.... Cant believe people here are so unforgiving or so naive to think that other actors are so pure and moral.

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Gidget

February 27, 2014 at 9:40 AM

All the assertions aside, as one who has walked this planet a bit longer than most here, very often there's smoke where there is no fire.

I don't have a 'dog in this fight', so to speak. I'm neutral about him. (Well actually, truth be known, I'm often distracted by his too-perfect teeth when I'm watching him in a role. So maybe I slightly lean towards the not-excited-about-him camp.) And I agree that there are plenty of actors who could fill the void if he were to pursue another career.

February 28, 2014 at 2:09 PM

Thanks! You too. It's not a fashionable perspective. I appreciated that you were willing to put it out there. :-)

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February 28, 2014 at 7:54 AM

Are you kidding.....that ordinary girl had the power to ruin park shi hoo if he was innocent....RATHER IT IS THE OTHER WAY .....I DON'T know how you can believe the other side of story.....you are willing to give him benefit of doubt makes me sick.....i was fan of his before but i can't never in wildest dreams can watch a drama now or in future....go through koalaplayground articles or just go through all articles and yourself analyze you will get to know how guilty he is....i know you are his/her fan but can't be dumb enough to take his side....

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blegh!

February 27, 2014 at 6:35 AM

well, Lee shi young is a boxer so if anything she can sucker punch the hell out of him.

February 27, 2014 at 9:05 AM

LOl ikr? He's not going to do anything stupid like that.

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skelly

February 27, 2014 at 9:26 AM

No, we already know he is attracted to younger, weaker females.

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pogo

February 27, 2014 at 7:49 AM

I can ignore drug problems, DUI and such. Those are more of individual issues and stupid acts, sure, but not involving others.

February 27, 2014 at 8:43 AM

I agree that sleeping with someone without consent is terrible. One night stands don't bother me, but sleeping with a girl who never gave you consent, that's illegal.

But DUIs are not just irresponsible. If you drive while under the influence, you're committing a crime.

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Orion

February 27, 2014 at 11:54 AM

@Annie @djprincess

I don't judge all crimes as the same. I don't think someone being an idiot and making bad decisions when drunk that they and others will most likely regret is the same as someone choosing to violate someone else just because that someone else is unable to resist them and win.

Just like killing someone due to drunk driving because you were too hammered to think driving is a bad choice is horrible, but not as horrible as dragging them into a basement by their hair and butchering them for "fun".

Just like a drug user is weak and misguided, but a drug trafficker is a cold businessperson and murderer by proxy.

So we'll have to disagree on the severity of the two. I believe it is different. Not from a legal, since I am not qualified for that, but a moral stanpoint. And I believe audiences will feel the same for quite a big part. I hope so, at least, because if they condemn the mere possibility of gambling or drug use, they sure as heck should speak their mind about such cases where more severe crimes have been committed.

If nothing else, this series will be an interesting social experiment of sorts.

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nen916

February 27, 2014 at 12:42 PM

I don't havae a lot of faith in Korean justice with that incident when they gave the pedafile 2 years.

I still which he would get the short eyes trement here in the States

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pogo

February 27, 2014 at 9:55 AM

Sorry, didn't mean to imply that, and of course people driving under the influence should be harshly judged and punished.

But the level of intent in getting behind the wheel of a car (irresponsible and dangerous though it is) is rather different than the one involved in sleeping with a person who doesn't want you to sleep with them. You can't rape someone by mistake or by accident, it's a deliberate act that is nothing but evil to me.

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Vivis

February 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM

Sorry Pogo, but DUI is evil too!
As a victim of a DUI (I lost my fiance in an "accident" caused by a drunken driver) I can say that it's evil too!
The drunken driver put their pleasure to drink and have fun above the others life! They know the risks but they don't care!

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Vivis

February 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM

Sorry for my poor english, but I can't keep quiet about this subject!
People take this DUI problem too lightly!!
I lost my fiance in an "accident" caused by a drunken driver!
Then I'm talking with personal experience.
When someone chooses to drink , drive and kill someone it shouldn't be considered accident, for me it's murder! They know the risks but prefer to put their pleasure to drink above the others life!
Rape and DUI are on the same level! Both are caused by irresponsible and selfish people! Both of them ends with someone's dream (and life)!
And the worst is that the DUI murder is easily forgiven by society!

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koreandramalover/kay

February 27, 2014 at 8:12 AM

"rape victims suffer so much scrutiny and mudslinging after coming forth, that even if this girl did try to turn the situation to her advantage, it does not invalidate the (high) likelihood that she wasn’t in any state to validly consent, and I have strong opinions about that. At best, it makes him a man who slept with a very drunk girl on the first meeting (which is not a good look either), and at worst….well, you know."

February 27, 2014 at 1:59 PM

@pogo

my apologies for missing your other comment on this thread.

let me just be crystal clear on one thing. i am NOT a fan of this actor. i have only seen him in one drama with this girl from good doctor.

rape is a horrible horrible crime. i personally believe that rapists should be dealt with the death penalty.

Re: it does not invalidate the (high) likelihood that she wasn’t in any state to validly consent

But what is validly consent? Who should be the one to "invalidate" someone else's consent? I know that I resent it when people try to strip me of the ability to make my own choices. With few exceptions, pretty much nothing will get me madder faster than that. But not wanting others to strip me of my choices comes at the price of having to take full ownership when I make bad ones.

Re: the possible scenarios
If she was drunk and passed out. Yes that would have been non-consentual.

If she told him no, unambiguously. Yes that would have been non-consentual.

If she was simply suffering from an allergic reaction to what she drank, then she would have been nauseous and dizzy, but rationally lucid. (And, piecing together all the story, this is a scenario that's worth considering.) If this was the case, she would have had full capacity to give consent.

And if she said yes under any scenario. Then it was her choice. If you regret the choice the next day, then don't drink-and-date anymore. (And, dare I say, reconsider whether you want to be a person who consents so easily to someone who wants to sleep with you.)

Point is, on that one night, none of us know what really happened behind closed doors. Beyond the fact that it was foolish for either of them to put themselves in the position they did, it's all a toxic swamp of assertions.

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February 27, 2014 at 5:08 AM

One way or another the thing is going to haunt him for a long, long time. I wonder if his career is dead, but I guess we'll know for sure by seeing the public's reaction to this drama if he signs on.

I'll be watching this one. I don't much care for the plot, but I like the actress that signed on for it.

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skelly

February 27, 2014 at 12:14 PM

We don't really know if this haunts him or not. He looked pretty rough right after the fact, but now he can wave and smile and thank his rabid fans and he's looking at a nice juicy lead role on a major network. I'd say everything's coming up roses, for him.

So any one who says there is no victim, or that he is a victim, has to go into some sort of supposition about his inner conscience - and this IS a stretch - to prove his victimhood.

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Gidget

February 28, 2014 at 3:15 PM

Skelly,

I'm not sure if this will be off-base from what you were saying. If it is, please forgive.

What I wanted to do, though, is to lay out a scenario that would give a plausible explanation for what happened. Bear in mind, I’m not discounting that this guy may be a creep who has very real issues with sexual boundaries. I don't know. What I'm hoping to do is simply say that we can't fairly judge the situation without more information.

Let me preface this by giving some information I’ll rarely, if ever, talk about. But I feel it's important to ground some of the assumptions I'm about to make in life-experience. I've been around famous people for pretty much my whole life. And I’ve seen how famous people are constantly bombarded by individuals seeking to attach themselves. The pressure they're under is relentless and exhausting. And there's no end to the angles people will use to try to claim a connection. I'm not saying it's right (because I don’t think it is), but eventually famous men start taking advantage of women’s easy 'offers' because it has become their 'new normal.' The only things I’ve seen insulate a man from this is are devout faith, levelheaded humility and/or being in a happy marriage.

So here's a plausible scenario that roughly assembles the initial statements from all parties who were directly involved. (Note: I'm not using anything that would have been said when any party was in 'damage control' mode.)

They go out for drinks. She thinks she's just meeting a cute friend. Unexpectedly his friend, a major star, shows up.
(Editorial: Most young women in this position would have their attention and interest shift immediately to the star.)

He drinks a lot. She doesn't drink very much, but is clearly showing the effects of drinking.
(Editorial: How can someone who only drinks a little bit appear very drunk? An allergic reaction. I had this happen once. An alcohol allergy can appear very suddenly. The reaction causes a sudden drop in blood pressure. The symptoms are severe nausea/vomiting, dizziness/loss of balance and a weird tunnel vision. But if you’ve only had a little to drink, you can have the all those symptoms while remaining rationally and cognitively sober.)

Neither are ‘inexperienced’, both are ‘interested’ and they head back to his place.
(Editorial: She isn’t feeling well, but can speak rationally and appears to be in control of her faculties. And, uhm, later claiming that things were underway before she realized it? I question that. After having a night to 'sleep it off', being in an un-wakeable slumber and unaware of oneself being moved around is suspect. That kind of deep slumber ends when a person is a small child...regardless of how it’s portrayed in Kdramas.)
(Given that there are kiddos that regularly read these posts, I’ll leave it at this.)

They enjoy a morning together. She stays for breakfast and hangs out after that. But when she leaves, she immediately starts texting people.
(Editorial: She starts focusing on image-management.)

She tells her friend about the experience and how she felt ‘weird’ after drinking. Her friend jumps to the conclusion that she was drugged and raped. She goes for a drug test. It’s negative. She has a rape test. It shows sexual activity and can pinpoint who it was with.

Accusations fly...

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Gidget

February 28, 2014 at 3:30 PM

Note: In the last paragraph I want to give her the benefit of the doubt too. She may just be a young person who was following what she thought was good advice. But ended up trapped in a cycle of accusations that was way beyond her ability to manage.

Even if her accusations started honestly, the nature of them took on a life of it's own. Even once her original premise proven false, she would have needed to receive very good management to know how to backtrack and have her career survive. The stress would have been monumental and severely impaired her capacity for good decisions.

Again, I don't know what the truth is in any of this. I just see some plausible alternative scenarios to the one being assumed by the general public.

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13 sogazelle

February 27, 2014 at 5:08 AM

I don't know the details or the truth of course... but I bet you that a big network like KBS knows what we don't know.

I imagine that they will not take a risk with him if they thought that his "image" will impact their drama.

Anyway like JB said, only time will tell.

But from the bits I heard and read of the story, I have my doubts about the girl's credibility...

therefore I will watch PSH's drama if it fulfills my criteria for all drama watching...which is that the storyline and characters have to be interesting.

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Adal

February 27, 2014 at 5:22 AM

I'm with you on this one. Personally I like to keep an open mind on cases like these. Especially when things become ' he said -she said' cases. I'm not ready to crucify a man'reputation based on that. We'll see what happens.

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14 Mandy

February 27, 2014 at 5:25 AM

Of all the names coming in my head, PSH wasn't one of them by any stretch of imagination. I never expected him to be back so soon after such a huge and messy scandal. But I guess KBS is ready to take the risk?

PSH does pick up way too many dramas that revolve around revenge. Seriously... TPM, Prosecutor Princess, Cheongdamdong Alice... This is the 4th. But I did like him as an actor before his image bit dust so I'll check it out either way.

I do not expect this to be rated high whatsoever but I do expect lots of buzz. It is going against an LSG drama and that itself is usually a challenge. But more imp

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February 27, 2014 at 8:43 AM

@ RenaLoh -

As you well said - after this incident I do see him in a different light. I'm not making judgements about anyone's alleged guilt or innocence, but it would be difficult watching him as a romantic leading man or as the lead in a crime/revenge drama..... which is a shame.

I really enjoyed PSH in Princess' Man, How To Marry the Perfect Neighbor, Cheongdamdong Alice, etc.... He was one of my original K-crushes! But I just can't look at him the same way. :-(

February 27, 2014 at 5:44 AM

I'm more inclined to believe that he did do it since the likelihood that she lied and is trying to use it against him is much lower than the chances that a rich, influential star was covering it up. But even with my doubts on the situation his handling of the entire event spoke volumes of his character, and I don't like it.

So if he signs I'll have to pass. I wasn't super interested in the drama before but the sight of him just puts me on edge and makes me unhappy now. It's a shame.

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23 PSH FAN

February 27, 2014 at 6:10 AM

God, Thank You for this wonderful news! I am a die-hard PSH fan. I have been jumping with joy and excitement since I heard of the news that PSH will be cast in K-drama, Golden Cross. Well done KBS! Congratulations! You have made a wise choice!

KBS, if you are reading this, please ignore the ANTIS here! Who are they to judge and pass judgement on others?

To quote PSH4U website:

"When we heard that PSH has been cast in “Golden Cross”, PSH fans all over the world were jumping up and down for joy.

PSH is the best actor of his generation in Korea, no ifs or buts.

We appeal to all PSH fans all over the world to join us in supporting PSH and making sure KBS does not heed the evil voices raised in objection. Use all means to leave messages on all internet forums. We have to show the Koreans the power of the PSH fandom."

And I like to add ..."to show not only the Koreans, but ANTIS here also.... "

"PSH is the best actor of his generation in Korea, no ifs or buts."

February 27, 2014 at 7:46 PM

Yeah, they did. A lot, in fact. Not just insulting but also defamation and so so on. Unless they go and delete al their malicious entries and comments (which will gives them headache because there are plenty of them), you can still go and read them.

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pogo

February 27, 2014 at 11:18 AM

“PSH is the best actor of his generation in Korea, no ifs or buts.”

Maybe if Ha Jung-woo, Park Hae-il, Won Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Ryu Seung-bum, Jang Hyuk, Shin Ha-kyun, Go Soo, Kang Ji-hwan, and Jo In-sung all dropped dead.

(and that's just the ones I can name right now)

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dramafever

February 27, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Whether you're aware or not, you can't deny Park Si Hoo's hot popularity (esp. outside Korean). He has so so many fans all over the world, no fear to compete with any above names you mentioned.

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annnsow

February 27, 2014 at 2:20 PM

noooo @ Jo In Sung lol. (Sorry I don't find him good in general, but hot yes)

I'm ok with the rest :p

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Adal

February 27, 2014 at 7:44 AM

I agree. I don't feel comfortable judging a man's sexual choices or preferences by my own standards. The one thing that can be proven is that he had a one night stand. I certainly can't despise him for that. At worst he's a perpetrator of a crime, at best he's the victim of a smear campaign. Since I was not there when it happened and he was not proven guilty in a court of law, he deserves my benefit of doubt. I firmly believe that guilt should be proven. After all, it's not as if nobody never cried wolf in the past. If he was a victim of a smear campaign, then I hope he falls back on his feet. If he was guilty, then he'll get what he deserves. Karma cannot be denied.

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felix

March 17, 2014 at 9:02 AM

mimi,

February 27, 2014 at 1:22 PM

It's wrong to judge people when we don't know the entire facts.
A lot of celebrities have perfect "images" but are far from perfect...who is anyway?

Lee Byung Hun who is the biggest Korean star has had a string of scandals with women.

http://kpoprants.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/►►actor-lee-byung-hun-in-deep-scandal-for-luring-girl-into-bed/

A lot of these stars have scandals and they have their management companies to clean them up.

Some are perpetrators walking free and others are victims.

Some people...yes... even women will go to great length for money and a glimpse of fame....I have seen it many times in the industry I'm in.

That's just how this world is.

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Annie

February 27, 2014 at 8:16 AM

I LOVE that it wasn't reported here. I'm glad that this isn't a gossip site. He's only being brought up because he's considering a drama or a movie.

Same as lot of the comments here. I'd pass if he's cast. I liked him but the whole rape scandal just forever ruined him in my eyes, regardless if he did it or not.

I'll pass too.

36 Annie

February 27, 2014 at 8:22 AM

I was a big fan of PSH before the scandal. Not his acting per say, because let's admit it, he's not the best actor, but he had a good presence. And I really loved The Princess' Man.

I just don't know if I can move past it all. But I don't understand the cries of "too soon" either. Like does it make it any better if he's back a year later rather than today?

That makes sense. To me, it seems weird that the "morality" of it can also somehow change with time. Not saying for you or anyone in a personal sense, but in general.

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koreandramalover/kay

March 1, 2014 at 7:52 AM

Just to make sure :

February 27, 2014 at 7:21 PM

I don't think that's unique to him only. A lot of famous people have crazy fans who attack whoever comes close to their idol.

February 27, 2014 at 10:39 AM

I am ready for his comeback. He is a good actor.

None of us know the details of the case. I do know the entertainment industry, and I did find the whole case very suspicious from the start - the very day his contract expires with his agency and he wants to go out on his own, this scandal surfaces, and there were indications that his agency was involved? Way too many agency coincidences for me to take all that media frenzy at face value. Agencies play real, real dirty and Korean agencies are notorious for abuse.

I am much more concerned about the abuse of young women by agency executives as their private harem, than this very suspiciously timed scandal.

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46 Jinsight

February 27, 2014 at 10:49 AM

I think it's a smart decision for him to join this drama if possible. For one, the genre is suitable for someone coming out of a tough scandal. Additionally, I don't think waiting a few years will really result in any net change in public sentiment - those who side with him will be ready to see him now, while those who don't care to watch him again won't, regardless of how many years he waits.

If he waits any longer, he risks something even more serious - passing out of his prime age to act (he's nudging against ahjusshi age) as well as running the risk that he'll be completely forgotten by the public / industry by staying low-key for so long. In his career field, as with many others, you just have to pick yourself up and try again, and really I'm glad he's willing to do that.

March 1, 2014 at 7:41 AM

Alas...
some people have selective hearing,
some people have selective reading,
we cannot make the blind see,
we cannot make the deaf hear…

and some people are just plain delusional.

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47 laraffinee

February 27, 2014 at 10:50 AM

I am ready for his comeback. He is a good actor.

None of us know the real details of the case - not one of us was there that night. I do know the entertainment industry and it is really nasty. I find it really suspicious that the very day that his contract ended with his agency, this scandal breaks out. His agency was sleazy during the whole scandal - the girl had ties to the agency, there were reports of nasty negotiations in that the agency did not want him to leave, etc. To me, there are just too many coincidences of the agency's involvement and makes me think it was a set-up.

I am much, much more concerned about the abuse of young woman and girls by agencies that consider their trainees as their personal harem. That is a really serious problem.

February 27, 2014 at 11:22 AM

Ehhhh....It's weird, I was thinking about him the other day.

To be honest, I also think it is too soon. Given the nature of how the whole thing played out it doesn't leave much room for reassurance or any kind of opinion on if he did or if he did not, in my mind. It is very much STILL up in the air and it is for that reason why I do not feel comfortable watching him anymore. It is easy to say "oh, I'll keep an open mind" but keeping an open mind will entail knowing that either outcome (he did or he did not) is possible and I can't comfortably watch something with that on my mind every time he is on screen.

Which is very upsetting because I absolutely love Lee Si Young and would very much like to watch this drama for her. But I simply can not see the man in the same light as i once did.

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50 moochi2000

February 27, 2014 at 12:01 PM

People always say that there's enough evidence from side A or side B so therefore PSH is a (fill in the blank). I thought most of us have watched enough dramas to know that the media paints pictures in the perspective that's most favourable - basically truth is not important. I still think he's kind of a douche for doing one-night stands but that doesn't make him a bad actor or even one who I won't watch his dramas.

For those who hate him, don't tell people who don't care that we are "gross" or that we shouldn't do this or that. Just because we continue to watch his dramas doesn't mean we have accepted him as a rapist. He will forever have that unfortunate label around him but for now, I just want to enjoy a drama. And if one day the court does rule him out as a "rapist" then yes, I'd probably boycott him. But when everything is up in the air and all we know are he said/she said stories, I don't have that expertise to judge him based on entertainment news articles. And yes, I wish he waited a little longer before picking up a drama.

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john

February 28, 2014 at 8:36 AM

moochi2000 ~

A good point about the press. Here in the USA, there was the case of the Duke University Lacrosse Team. Some members were falsely accused of rape. The press, the police, the prosecutor, the university, all crucified the entire team .

Guess what? It was 100% lies. Pure bullsh*t. Look the case up. The prosecutor himself was disbarred and jailed over the miscarriage of justice. Numerous lawsuits ensued, against the police, the university. The terms of the settlements are secret, I can imagine it's in the millions.

Just because you see something on TV or the interwebs doesn't mean it's true, no matter how many people say it or how loud they say it.

Another false rape case in the USA is Tawana Brawley. What a piece of work her and her minions in the press , (Al Sharpton being one of them, what a despicable piece of excrement that bastard is), were. Again, 100% pure bull sh*t.

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Tara

February 28, 2014 at 12:51 PM

Well said, John...those were two of three cases (the third being Kobe) that came to mind with this case. We will probably never really know what went on, except for PSH and the girl. I don't blindly believe everything written or said on TV/online because of cases like those that you named.

I'm neither a PSH supporter or anti, I just feel that it was his undoing by putting himself in a situation like this...and he should stay out of the limelight for the time being.

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Adal

March 2, 2014 at 8:19 PM

Good point, John. It's cases like those that make me very, very wary about labelling people with the term 'rapist'. Especially when the accused is rich and famous and someone who's whole future could be ruined by such accusations. It seems that the actor has been tried and convicted by the media without any proper representations of facts as would happen in a court of law. Bear in mind the media loves sensationalism, and putting myself in his shoes, I feel really bad for him. I wonder if any of his accusers ever wondered about the possibility they could be wrong, and that he might have been a victim of poor judgment and slander? There are cases where the guilt of rape is clear cut, however, to my mind, this is not one of those cases.

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