The controversy surrounding Ha Young persists as SBS cancels airing of drama ‘The Long Shot Trial’

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An OSEN report on October 19 revealed that SBS has removed The Long Shot Trial from its programming lineup for the first half of next year. Despite ongoing discussions about scheduling options, there is no confirmation of a second-half broadcast or future air date.

The Long Shot Trial is a lighthearted, comedic legal mystery drama following a law firm led by Kwon Baek, a former lawyer now working as a legal office manager. The storyline revolves around the team’s ability to turn seemingly unwinnable cases into triumphs. Lee Je-hoon was slated to portray the lead character, Kwon Baek, with Ha Young cast as Yeo Sim-hee, a rookie lawyer. Excitement was high for the project, but controversy surrounding Ha Young’s family history added an unexpected twist.

In August, Ha Young faced backlash after her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese history surfaced, leading to repercussions on her acting projects, endorsements, and promotional materials. She also stepped down from Seasons 2 and 3 of the medical drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, where she was previously part of the cast.

Notably, Ha Young’s co-star in the Netflix series Our Sticky Love, Jung Hae-in, experienced challenges in promoting the show due to the controversy surrounding Ha Young, despite it being unrelated to the series itself. This situation disappointed many fans.

Criticism towards Ha Young continues online, with some expressing frustrations about the impact on hardworking actors and staff of the project, as well as other actors facing consequences unrelated to their actions. Disappointment is palpable among viewers and fans of the drama’s cast.

The ongoing controversy involving a cast member and its ripple effects on project releases, promotions, and industry affiliates, including fellow actors and crew, is disheartening for those eagerly anticipating the drama and supporting its cast.

Sources: Nate