Director Jang Hang-jun admits rejecting Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hye-yoon in auditions

Acclaimed director Jang Hang-jun has confessed to having previously rejected prominent actors, including Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hye-yoon, during auditions. The revelation came during a recent broadcast of the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Hogaeng Not Alone.'

The discussion about audition experiences began when special MC Kang Min-kyung shared her story of selecting the group Bolbbalgan4 during her time as a judge on Mnet's 'Superstar K6.' This prompted singer Yoon Jong-shin to admit he had rejected the same group, humorously labeling himself as having a "bad hand" in auditions, having also missed out on the band Jannabi.

Following their anecdotes, Jang Hang-jun shared his own past misjudgments. "When I first held auditions for new actors, I rejected many talented individuals. I also passed on Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hye-yoon," he revealed, drawing laughter and surprise from the other guests. The director's candid admission highlights the unpredictable nature of talent discovery in the entertainment industry.

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I also rejected many talented individuals when I first held auditions for new actors. I also passed on Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hye-yoon.