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Casting controversy over Hiroshima-themed film

Overview

Reports circulated claiming that South Korean singer and actor WOODZ (Jo Seung-youn) and actress Shim Eun-kyung had been cast in the Japanese film ‘Damako’ (also referred to as ‘Tamako’). The film, directed by Junji Sakamoto, follows a boy who loses his parents in the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing and subsequently struggles with his identity while living between Korea and Japan.

The casting rumors sparked controversy due to the film’s sensitive historical themes regarding war and colonial history. Both WOODZ and Shim Eun-kyung have since denied the reports. WOODZ clarified during a live broadcast that he had already declined the role after reviewing the script and understanding the sensitive subject matter, expressing disappointment that his name was included in casting lists for a project he had not accepted. Shim Eun-kyung’s agency also issued a statement confirming she had decided not to participate in the project.

Entities

WOODZ · Shim Eun Kyung · Damako · Junji Sakamoto · Tamako

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    WOODZ and Shim Eun Kyung deny roles in controversial film ‘Tamako’

    South Korean artists WOODZ and Shim Eun Kyung have denied reports of their involvement in the film ‘Tamako’, clarifying they declined the roles following concerns over the film's sensitive historical themes.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    WOODZ denies casting in Hiroshima-themed Japanese film

    Singer WOODZ clarified via live broadcast that he declined a role in the Japanese film ‘Damako’, which deals with the Hiroshima atomic bombing, despite reports claiming he was cast.

Sources

jawapos.com · sportschosun.com · star.ettoday.net · tenasia.hankyung.com