Go Hyun-jung‘s emergency absence, ‘Namib’ director “She was physically struggling on set as well”

Director Kang Min-goo reported on actress Go Hyun-jung’s health condition.

On the afternoon of the 16th, the production conference for ‘Namib’ was held at The Saint Grand Ballroom on the 6th floor of Sindorim D Cube City, Guro-gu, Seoul. At noon, just two hours before the event, news broke that lead actress Go Hyun-jung would not be attending due to deteriorating health.

The production team of ‘Namib’ said, “Go Hyun-jung will not be attending due to sudden deterioration in her health.”We have made the inevitably decision to not attend based on the medical team‘s opinion this morning that absolute rest and recovery are necessary,” and asked for your understanding.

Regarding Go Hyun-jung’s current health, Director Kang said, “There must have been parts that were difficult due to the schedule.””Actress Go Hyun-jung also tried hard, but there were parts that were physically difficult.”He continued, “She never left the set in the middle of the shoot, but there were always parts that were a little difficult. Everyone was smiling and enjoying themselves when they arrived on set.”There are about two days left of filming. I believe that you will do your best until the end with your mental strength,” he said, conveying his hopes.

‘Namib’ is a drama that contains the story of a fired star producer Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung) and a released long-term trainee Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon) meeting and moving forward toward their respective goals. It will first air on ENA at 10 p.m. on Monday the 23rd, and streaming will be provided for free on KT Genie TV and Genie TV Mobile immediately after the original broadcast.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com