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As the controversy over 'friendship and networking' in the musical world spread into a court battle, the first-generation musical actors released an appeal saying, "I feel regretful and responsible."



On the 22nd, musical actors Nam Kyung-joo, Choi Jeong-won, and Park Ka-lin wrote in an article titled 'Words of Appeal to All Musicians', saying, "About the recent lawsuit in the musical industry, there are many actors, staff, and production companies who love and engage in musicals. They feel regret and responsibility. In particular, as actors of the first generation of musicals, we can't help but grieve even more."



They released a statement saying, "Even in the midst of the great disaster of Corona 19, we have all worked together to keep the legacy of the performing arts from being cut off. told the reason for doing it.



He added, "Until a musical can fully meet the audience, we will make numerous processes together. Each of us working in it has a degree to which we have to protect in our own position and work."

At the same time, they suggested three 'righteousness' that must be observed in the process of making a musical.



First of all, he said that for the role of an 'actor', you should hone your skills and respect your colleagues and staff.

In particular, he emphasized, "An actor should concentrate on his or her original job of acting, but should not violate the production company's own rights, such as casting."



Second, the role of 'staff' is to do our best to operate the stage so that the actors can focus on the performance, and he pointed out, "Listen to the actors, but for the convenience of some actors, we need to focus on the work not flowing."

Lastly, regarding 'production company', he said, "We must make sure that the performance environment is fair to all the participating staff and actors, not just a few specific people, and we must strive at the forefront to create an environment where everyone who participates can work with pride. ' he raised his voice.



They said, "I think the current situation is because this level is broken. We feel the responsibility of our seniors who have stood by until this point. Our seniors fully protect the musical stage that has been going on for decades despite difficulties. "I will not just watch the music any longer. If there are injustices and disadvantages in the whole process of conducting a musical, we will face them and work together to make it right."



This appeal came amid the so-called 'friendship and networking' controversy escalating into a court battle when Ock Joo-hyun, who played the main character Elizabeth in the musical 'Elisabeth', sued actor Kim Ho-young for defamation.



Previously, Kim Ho-young was caught up in suspicion of writing a sniping article with the nuance that Ock Joo-hyun's breath worked in relation to the 10th anniversary casting of the musical 'Elisabeth' by posting "Asari plate is a thing of the past, now jade plate" on his SNS.

Afterwards, Ock Joo-hyeon revealed her strong stance and sued Kim Ho-young and her netizen for defamation.

In response, Kim Ho-young's side announced a legal response with the position, "It is regrettable that the situation was judged only based on unconfirmed content, and this has damaged her actor's reputation."



To the appeals of the three representatives of the first-generation musical actors, fellow actors also expressed their intention to agree.

Kim So-hyun, who received attention because she was absent from the casting of 'Elisabeth', posted the appeal on SNS and wrote, "I will join."

Jeong Seon-ah shared her post with a picture of her trying to cover the sky with her palm.

Jaerim Choi also agreed with the appeal and said, "As an audience who loves performances and loves musicals, I do my best to share this article with you as an actor who is involved in this field."



(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kang Seon-ae)