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'The Bequeathed' Actor Kim Mu-yeol Addresses Casting Controversy, Asks for Judgment Based on Work
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'The Bequeathed' Actor Kim Mu-yeol Addresses Casting Controversy, Asks for Judgment Based on Work

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Kim Mu-yeol addressed casting controversies surrounding the Netflix series 'The Bequeathed'.
  • He urged viewers to judge the work based on its content rather than pre-conceived notions.
  • The production presentation for 'The Bequeathed' was held in Seoul, with the director and main cast in attendance.

Actor Kim Mu-yeol has spoken out regarding casting controversies that have emerged surrounding the upcoming Netflix series 'The Bequeathed.' At the production presentation event held in Seoul, Kim directly addressed the concerns, requesting that audiences reserve judgment until they have seen the series itself.

"Please watch the work and then judge," Kim Mu-yeol stated, emphasizing his desire for the drama's quality and narrative to be the primary basis for public reception. The event, held at the Grand Ballroom of the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel, was attended by director Hong Jong-chan, alongside lead actors Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and P.O (Pyo Ji-hoon).

'The Bequeathed' reportedly delves into the complexities of human nature and societal issues, focusing on themes related to teachers, students, and parents who cross boundaries. The series aims to explore these dynamics, and the cast and crew expressed hope that the production will be met with an open mind, allowing its artistic merits to be appreciated.

Please watch the work and then judge.

โ€” Kim Mu-yeolAddressing casting controversies surrounding the Netflix series 'The Bequeathed' at a production presentation.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.