Following the confirmed casting of Han So Hee and Jun Ji Hoon last July 15, 9 Ato Entertainment, Han So Hee’s agency revealed on August 4 that the actress will depart from Wave’s original film Gentleman due to health concerns and the actress has been advised to take a break for a while.
Read their official statement below:
“Hello, we’re 9 Ato Entertainment.
We would like to inform you that actress Han So Hee has dropped out of the Wave’s original film, ‘Gentleman’
Han So Hee was motivated to appear in ‘Gentleman’ despite her busy schedule but decided to have time to rest after discussing with the production team and the agency after recommending and judging by the medical team that she needs a break due to fatigue and health reasons.
We wanted to show you a new side of Han So Hee through the movie ‘Gentleman’ and meet the fans, but we ask for your understanding that she needs physical time to show you a better side of her.
Han So Hee will focus on recovering her health for the time being and will greet you with a new piece of work with good health and brightness. Thank you.”
On the other hand, it has been revealed as well that Park Sung Woong has confirmed to join the cast members of Gentleman.
Park Sung Woong plays the role of an intelligent and savage character named Kwon Do Hoon.
The mentioned film depicts a private investigator who gets framed for being a murderer, he teams up with a prosecutor to prove his innocence.
According to the production company, they are planning to finalize the final lineup of actors soon and there will be no disruption to the production schedule.
Meanwhile, Gentleman is expected to premiere next year.