Actor Cho Jin-woong announced his retirement from the entertainment industry after reports concerning his past juvenile offenses resurfaced, creating uncertainty on Tuesday regarding how producers will move forward with the planned second season of the Korean drama “Signal.”
Cho had been listed as one of the principal cast members for the upcoming season before his decision to step away from acting. Industry observers noted that the withdrawal followed renewed public attention on the actor’s juvenile misconduct.
Representatives associated with the drama did not immediately indicate how Cho’s retirement would influence the filming schedule, casting plans, or the release timeline for the second season.
The first season of “Signal” developed a strong domestic and international fan base, increasing interest in the production’s response to the casting change.
Cho’s departure removed one of the central actors from the anticipated sequel, leaving the production team with options that include recasting the role, rewriting portions of the script, or adjusting the overall direction of the project.