“IS IT too late to change the male lead?”
Despite her successful beginnings as part of DIA and I.O.I, Jung Chaeyeon has firmly established herself as an actress, drawing considerable fan support for her recent projects. However, her upcoming K-drama, Esquire, has ignited controversy due to her male co-star’s troubled past.
JTBC recently announced that Chaeyeon would star alongside Lee Jin Wook in Esquire. However, the choice of co-star has raised eyebrows amongst fans and the broader audience.
250527 jtbcdrama Instagram Update
JTBC Sat-Sun Drama #Esquire
Sat- 10:40PM KST
Sun- 10:30PM KST #JungChaeyeon #정채연 #에스콰이어 pic.twitter.com/pVNFYU37Bk— jung chaeyeon feed (@j_cyfeed) May 27, 2025
Fans quickly voiced their displeasure on social media, questioning the decision to cast Lee Jin Wook. Some even indicated they would skip watching the series altogether, despite being devoted Chaeyeon supporters.
IS IT too late to change the male lead?!?? https://t.co/tLCXwEEetv
— 𝑠𝑖𝑑 (@brownkudiii) May 27, 2025
Not this is weirdo https://t.co/am5G8rWJjh
— here for fun and chaos (@btsromin) May 28, 2025
Why this man is still cast https://t.co/hbvjkl6Bce
— Marieme (@rimawitch) May 28, 2025
The backlash stems in part from Lee Jin Wook’s past. He has faced serious allegations, including accusations of sexual assault, although he was eventually cleared of those charges. Nevertheless, netizens continue to express their anger over his casting, citing his history as a deciding factor in their viewing choices.
Short Video Of Lee Jin Wook Arriving At Police Station For Questioning Goes Viral
This isn’t the first time Lee Jin Wook’s casting has sparked outrage. Just a few years ago, similar backlash occurred when he was cast in another project. With Esquire set to premiere soon, fans are left to wonder if this impending drama will withstand the scrutiny or if it’s destined to be the first show they skip in support of Jung Chaeyeon.
Netizens Outraged By K-Drama Casting News Due To Lee Jin Wook’s Past Sexual Assault Allegations
