Ok Joo-hyun regrets dropping lawsuit against Kim Ho-young over 'Okjangpan' controversy

Musical theater actress Ok Joo-hyun has spoken out about the "Okjangpan controversy," stating that she most regrets dropping her lawsuit against fellow actor Kim Ho-young.

In a message posted on a fan communication platform, Ok Joo-hyun recalled the "Okjangpan" incident, which she had tried to forget. She mentioned hearing that Kim Ho-young claimed the post was intended to promote his friend's father's floor mats.

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I never received an apology. I was only told, 'Thank you for dropping the lawsuit. But I never targeted you,' and explained that it was to promote a friend's father's floor mats.

"I never received an apology," Ok Joo-hyun stated. "I was only told, 'Thank you for dropping the lawsuit. But I never targeted you,' and explained that it was to promote a friend's father's floor mats."

The "Okjangpan controversy" began in June 2022 when Kim Ho-young posted on social media, "Asari-pan is a thing of the past. Now it's Okjangpan." This was interpreted by many as a jab at Ok Joo-hyun. The controversy coincided with the 10th-anniversary production of the musical 'Elisabeth,' where Ok Joo-hyun and Ji-hye Moon were double-cast in leading roles, while Kim So-hyun, who had participated in the previous season, was excluded. The ensuing "friendship casting" debate intensified following Kim Ho-young's post.

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Asari-pan is a thing of the past. Now it's Okjangpan.