Popular South Korean actor Hyun Bin, who features with veteran star Jung Woo Sung in the Disney+ original series Made in Korea, has finally broken his silence on the ongoing acting controversy around the senior
actor. The actor has sparked controversy after the release of Made In Korea for his acting in the series. As per a report in AllKPop, Hyun Bin met with reporters at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul on January 27, 2026 and opened up about how people reacted to the show after it came out. A lot of people have said that Hyun Bin played a great villain, but most of the talk has been about how bad Jung Woo Sung's performance was. The actor is sparking criticism for his portrayal of prosecutor Jang Geon Young with a loud and angry voice.
Hyun Bin breaks silence on Jung Woo Sung acting controversy
As per AllKPop, Hyun Bin was careful with his words when asked about the Jung Woo Sung scandal. He said, "There is something unfortunate about it," adding, “but the sense of disappointment is probably much greater for Jung Woo Sung himself than for me.” Hyun Bin went on to say that all actors have been in situations like this. "All actors, no matter who they are, work very hard at their jobs." He shared, "When things happen like this, the actor who is most directly involved is the one who goes through it." The 42-year-old star also told people that
Made in Korea is supposed to be a show that lasts for more than one season. "Season one isn't the end," Hyun Bin said. "There is also a second season." I believe he will take the feedback into account and work to improve the story as it goes along.
Hyun Bin says 'there was good communication' on Made In Korea set
Hyun Bin talked about how they worked together and said that there was good communication and respect on set. He shared, "We talked all the time while we were filming. We talked about how to make scenes better or more polished during rehearsals and when we watched edited scenes. Those conversations are still going on.He also praised Jung Woo Sung's experience, saying, "He has a lot more experience than I do and sees things in a different way. He has directed before, and there were many times when he told me things I had missed.That kind of exchange made the process enjoyable and meaningful."
What Hyun Bin said about Made In Korea Season 2?
Hyun Bin also hinted that the second season might be set in 1979. This gives you a lot of room to learn more about the story and its characters, but he also said that plans could change.Hyun Bin wants
Made in Korea to make people think and ask questions, he said. "The problems the story talks about could happen today and aren't just limited to Korea, even though it takes place in Korea in the 1970s. I think that this story will resonate with people all over the world."
About Made In Korea
Made in Korea is set in South Korea in the 1970s, a time of political turmoil and rapid economic growth. It looks at the conflict between ambition and morality. Baek Gi Tae (played by Hyun Bin) is a KCIA agent who wants power and money by making the country a business opportunity. Jung Woo Sung plays Jang Geon Young, a prosecutor who is very determined to catch him. The series' director, Woo Min Ho, is known for making great movies like
Inside Men, The Drug King, The Man Standing Next, and
Harbin. There were six episodes in the first season of Made in Korea, which ended on January 14. There are plans for a second season.