Director Kim Hyung-joo of the film ‘Match’ has expressed his disappointment with lead actor Yoo Ah-in, who has been embroiled in controversy over drug use.

‘Match’, which will be released on the 26th, is based on a true story and tells the story of South Korea‘s greatest Go legend Cho Hun-hyun (Lee Byung-hun) who, after losing to his disciple Lee Chang-ho (Yoo Ah-in), uses his innate competitive spirit to once again challenge for the top.

At a press and distribution preview held at CGV Yongsan I-PARK Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 19th, when asked about Yoo Ah-in, director Kim Hyung-joo smiled and said, “I’d like to talk over a drink”. Previously, the release of ‘Give ’ was postponed several times due to the drug use allegations against the lead actor Yoo Ah-in.

Director Kim said, “To be honest, (Yoo Ah-in) seems irresponsible as a lead actor and there are some disappointing aspects. He committed a crime as a member of society and is being punished for it, so I don‘t think I have anything more to say.”

He then said, “(Due to the delay in the release due to the Yoo Ah-in controversy), I felt like I was trapped in a hellish tunnel like the line in the movie, but (with the release) I’m glad I was able to see a ray of light,” adding, “I want to ask the audience to watch the movie as it is. It‘s a work that was already deeply wounded before its release, so I hope they’ll apply ointment.”


Reporter Seungmi Lee smlee@donga.com

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