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Actor Lee Je-hoon is currently drawing attention as his co-star Ha Young for the upcoming drama 'There's a Chance' is embroiled in a controversy regarding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities. This marks the third time Lee Je-hoon has faced issues with co-stars, leading to sympathetic reactions online about his 'unlucky partner streak'.
Ha Young's great-grandfather is suspected of being a pro-Japanese collaborator and involved in the alleged poisoning of Emperor Gojong, while her grandfather faces accusations of human experimentation and human rights abuses against Hansen's disease patients during his time at Sorokdo. Lee Je-hoon's first co-star controversy was with Lee Na-eun over school bullying allegations for 'Taxi Driver' in 2021, and the second involved Jo Jin-woong's juvenile record surfacing before 'Signal Season 2' was set to air. 'There's a Chance' is a legal detective drama, a remake of a Japanese series, where Lee Je-hoon plays star lawyer Kwon Baek and Ha Young plays rookie lawyer Yeo Shim-hee. The 12-episode drama is scheduled to air on February 26, 2027, with 90% of filming completed as of August 2026.
Bloggers commend Lee Je-hoon for his steadfast dedication to his projects despite unexpected challenges, highlighting his strong character and passion for acting. Lee Je-hoon's background includes dropping out of Korea University's Department of Life Science and Engineering to pursue acting at the Korea National University of Arts, demonstrating his commitment to his dream over a stable career path. His diverse filmography showcases a wide range of performances, from intense roles to portrayals of innocent first love.
