According to the report, A claimed that Lee Ji Hoon and his friend made a scene at the filming site and that he heard curse words from the friend. He then wrote, ŌĆ£The actor (Lee Ji Hoon) said that he tried to stop him, but I felt like he was saying ŌĆśwhy did you mess with me?ŌĆÖ with his eyes.ŌĆØ A also added, ŌĆ£Once the drama is over, I plan to write about this (publicly) with evidence and staffŌĆÖs testimonies. I will apply for police protection as soon as I write it. Also, there are people saying theyŌĆÖll write ŌĆśMeTooŌĆÖ statements about him taking off his pants at the set.ŌĆØ
Later in the day, SponsorŌĆÖs production crew released a statement regarding the controversy. ŌĆ£Lee Ji Hoon and his acquaintance had a conflict with a staff member on the set. But this was caused by misunderstandings,ŌĆØ they stated. ŌĆ£The actor has expressed his apologies as he believes the friction between his acquaintance and a staff member was caused because he didnŌĆÖt act more wisely and maturely.ŌĆØ They concluded, ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs our earnest wish that the false information wonŌĆÖt cause anyone harm. We will pay more attention to management so that there is no more friction in the production environment.ŌĆØ Meanwhile, Sponsor is iHQŌĆÖs new Monday-Tuesday drama about four men and women who go out to find a sponsor who will satisfy their desires. It will premiere on the 29th at 10:30 PM KST. ┬Ā Source (1, 2)