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HomeK-Drama[K-Pop Buzz] Yoona's New Drama Co-Star Faces Sexual Assault Allegations, But Korean Netizens React Differently
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[K-Pop Buzz] Yoona's New Drama Co-Star Faces Sexual Assault Allegations, But Korean Netizens React Differently

admin7/20/2026 1 min read

Girls' Generation member and actress Yoona is set to return to the small screen with the new K-drama 'Unnatural.' While the initial casting news garnered significant attention, the spotlight quickly shifted to her co-star, actor Lee Jin-wook. His past involvement in sexual assault allegations has sparked controversy and backlash among international fans regarding the new drama.

Yoona's new drama 'Unnatural' casting sparks discussion.
Yoona's new drama 'Unnatural' casting sparks discussion.

Yoona to Star in Korean 'Unnatural,' Lee Jin-wook's Casting Becomes Focal Point

According to the original report, Yoona has confirmed her appearance in the upcoming K-drama 'Unnatural.' The series is a Korean adaptation of the Japanese drama of the same name, and the original plot includes storylines related to sexual assault. Consequently, when Lee Jin-wook's casting was confirmed, the wave of criticism from international fans intensified.

Girls' Generation's Yoona to make small-screen comeback.
Girls' Generation's Yoona to make small-screen comeback.

The original article notes that after Lee Jin-wook was confirmed as part of the 'Unnatural' cast, he once again garnered attention due to past sexual assault allegations. Some international fans expressed their strong disapproval, arguing that with the work itself dealing with such sensitive themes, the casting choice is even more subject to scrutiny.

Lee Jin-wook confirmed to join 'Unnatural' cast.
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Korean Discussion Boards Show Different Sentiments; Pann Post Becomes Hot Topic

However, the reactions within Korea differ from those of international fans. The original report mentioned that a post summarizing international fan reactions became a hot topic on the Korean forum Pann, but the comment section was not uniformly critical. Instead, many users came forward to defend Lee Jin-wook.

Related discussions on Pann become a hot topic.
It's more disgusting and criminal to torment victims with false accusations and label perpetrators as sexual offenders.
This is based on facts, and if you spread false information and defame someone, you'll be sued and have no defense. Life is real, and seeing people who write such posts, it's really...
This is really worth suing over, haha
Writer, you'll be going to court soon lololol
Related discussions on Pann become a hot topic.

Key points from the comments summarized in the original article include: some users argued that Lee Jin-wook was falsely accused, while others warned that continuously referring to him as a sexual assailant could lead to legal consequences. Another comment mentioned having read the court ruling, stating that the case involved allegations made after consensual sexual activity. Some also believed that spreading false information could result in defamation lawsuits.

Original accompanying image.
Original accompanying image.

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