Actress Ha Young’s talent management agency, BISTUS Entertainment, has released an official statement updating the public on her participation in the upcoming television series “The Long Shot Trial.”
The statement comes after reports circulated detailing her recent return to the production set following a temporary hiatus.
Media outlets had reported that the actress briefly broke down during production on August 13 before taking several hours away from filming.
This incident occurred against the backdrop of growing public debate and intense online scrutiny surrounding allegations tied to her great-grandfather’s historical pro-Japanese activities.
To accommodate her situation and manage the ongoing environment, the production team granted a weeklong break, leading up to her scheduled return to active filming.
Responding directly to media enquiries regarding her return, BISTUS Entertainment stated,
“Ha Young is continuing with her previously scheduled filming.
We ask for your understanding that it is difficult to provide specific details regarding the schedule or progress separately.”
Representatives associated with the drama’s production team also issued formal statements addressing the matter. They noted,
“We are taking the recent matter involving the actor very seriously,” while clarifying that they are “currently having careful discussions from various angles with the production company and other relevant parties.”
They added,
“We will announce any decisions through official channels as soon as they are made.
However, given the practical circumstances in which we must minimize the damage to the numerous staff members and cast, we are currently coordinating the remaining essential schedules from various angles.”
Production Status and Context of the Upcoming SBS Series
Slated for a broadcast premiere in 2027, SBS’s upcoming series “The Long Shot Trial” is framed as a lighthearted legal comedy centered on an unconventional legal team.
The story follows a former lawyer named Kwon Baek, played by actor Lee Je Hoon, who transitions to working as a law office manager.
Managing a ragtag crew of legal professionals, Kwon Baek guides the team as they employ creative and unexpected strategies to secure victories in seemingly impossible cases.
The production timeline was already well advanced prior to the recent schedule adjustments, with reports confirming that approximately ninety percent of the overall filming process had been completed.
Despite the near-completion of filming, industry observers and public commentary have highlighted additional sensitivities surrounding the broadcast release window.
“The Long Shot Trial” is based on an existing popular Japanese drama and is currently slated to air in February, immediately preceding South Korea’s national March 1st Independence Movement Day.
This scheduling overlap has generated additional public dialogue alongside the personal controversy.
Prior to the latest statement from BISTUS Entertainment regarding her return to set, Ha Young personally addressed the surrounding situation by writing a handwritten letter of apology, while her agency previously issued a separate formal statement regarding her family history.