Actress Go Hyun-jung opened up about the ‘on-set abuse’ rumors herself. She candidly shared that her inability to tolerate unfairness, along with the life experiences she went through after her divorce at 32, led to misunderstandings about her.
“Divorced at 32, thought I’ve been through everything”
Actress Go Hyun-jung appeared on the web entertainment show ‘Salongdrip2’ and provided refreshing answers to all the rumors surrounding her. She said, “I had two kids and got divorced at 32. At that time, I thought I had been through everything, but looking back now, I was very young,” she recalled calmly about her past years. She confessed that through the ups and downs in her life, observing people coming and going, she gained deep insights into human relationships.
On-set abuse? “I am indeed a tiring character, just dislike unfairness”
Her explanation regarding the ‘on-set abuse’ rumors, which followed her like a shadow, was particularly impressive. When MC Jang Do-yeon mentioned, “Director Byun Young-joo complimented saying ‘Actress Go stands up like a commander against unfair acts,'” Go Hyun-jung seemed eager to respond.
She admitted, “I thought I had a leader style, but actually, I’m just someone who likes fairness. Yes, I am a tiring character.” She added, “Some people work on set, and some don’t. I see all that, so I ask, ‘Why are you the only one working?'” revealing the truth behind the rumors. Her actions were not to trouble anyone but to correct inefficiency and unfairness.
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Go Hyun-jung’s actions were ultimately aimed at one goal: a quick finish to the day. She stated, “If you hesitate, filming gets extended. I’m the type who thinks about wrapping up as soon as I start work,” adding, “It’s not like we’re saving the country. I hope to complete the shoot safely and go home as soon as possible,” revealing her firm philosophy.
She also added a story about being deeply touched by Director Byun Young-joo’s words, who once told her, “Don’t say you’re okay when you’re in pain, just tell everything. I’d like to extract and use the essence of Hyun-jung.” It was a moment where her human side and rational values shone behind the charisma of a top star.