Netflix Releases Statement Regarding Kim Sae Ron’s Appearance In “Bloodhounds”

Apr 18, 2023

Netflix has released a statement regarding Kim Sae Ron’s existing footage in the upcoming drama “Bloodhounds.”

On April 18, Netflix made a statement regarding Kim Sae Ron’s appearance in “Bloodhounds,” saying, “Kim Sae Ron will not be completely edited out. It is difficult to tell you about the details of her screen time because it’s currently under discussion.”

In May last year, Kim Sae Ron was booked under charges of drunk driving. Kim Sae Ron then shared apologies through her agency and a handwritten letter, before stepping down from her other drama “Trolley.” Since the accident, Kim Sae Ron has suspended all of her activities and has reportedly visited the affected businesses to compensate them financially.

Following the incident, Netflix initially announced that Kim Sae Ron would no longer participate in filming for “Bloodhounds,” but elaborated that most of her scenes were already completed. After much consideration, “Bloodhounds” seems to have decided to leave only the minimum necessary screen time for the actress to help viewers understand the overall story of the drama.

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Bloodhounds” is an action noir about three men who try to get out of debt and also become intertwined because of debt. Kim Sae Ron plays the role of Hyun Joo who is like family to Mr. Choi (played by Heo Joon Ho), who once ran a successful private loan business.

Recently, on April 5, Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 4 sentenced Kim Sae Ron to a fine of 20 million won (approximately $15,200) on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). Kim Sae Ron had chosen not to appeal.

Source: Soompi