Nevertheless actor Kim Min Gwi’s role to be edited out of the show after cheating controversy

South Korean actor Kim Min Gwi who is currently seen in the Korean drama Nevertheless will no longer be that much part of the show. He is playing Nam Kyu Hyun alongside Song Kang and Han So Hee. Reportedly, his role will be edited out of most scenes of the show due to his recent cheating controversy.

Star News quoted a spokesperson from JTBC saying, “Kim Min Gwi’s role will be reduced starting this week’s broadcast (July 31st). We will also edit his scenes as much as possible.”

 

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For the unversed, on July 24, a user claimed to be Kim Min Gwi’s ex-girlfriend and shared a post alleging that the actor cheated on her several times during their six-year relationship. In the post, she also shared evidence and stated that Kim Min Gwi had flouted quarantine norms during the COVID-19 outbreak after testing positive.

Post that Kim Min Gwi’s agency Big Picture Entertainment said in a statement, “He admits to his wrongdoings, and sincerely apologizes to the many people who have been hurt by his immature judgments and behaviors.” adding, “Regarding the claim that Kim Min Gwi broke the COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, that is not true. He was notified to stay in self-quarantine on May 22nd, and while in self-quarantine, he felt abnormal symptoms and underwent a COVID-19 test. After he tested positive, he focused on getting treatment. He is now fully recovered.”

Kim Min Gwi also published a handwritten apology addressing the cheating scandal on his Instagram page.

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