Taxi Driver.Studio S, the drama’s production company, confirmed on March 8 that the actress will no longer be part of the upcoming series.
According to a statement from Studio S, the decision was made after discussions with Naeun’s agency, DSP Media.“About 60 per cent of the filming has been completed, but we have decided to replace Naeun with another actress after talking with her management company,” Studio S said, as translated by Korea Times.“We will reshoot all the scenes with the new actress,” it added. “We ask for your understanding… we will wisely use the remaining time to produce an interesting series for you.”The company did not give a reason for the idol’s departure from the upcoming drama.