The currently airing dramas “The Winning Try” and “The Defects” have released official statements following the passing of actor Song Young Kyu.
On August 4, SBS’s “The Winning Try” expressed their condolences, stating, “We express our deepest condolences over the heartbreaking news and sincerely wish the deceased peace. We also extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.”
Regarding Song Young Kyu’s scenes, the production team reaffirmed their earlier statement, saying, “As previously mentioned, ‘The Winning Try’ is a pre-produced drama. Aside from the episodes already delivered to the global OTT platforms, minimal editing is being carried out only in the later episodes to the extent that it does not disrupt the flow of the story.”
ENA’s “The Defects” team also shared a statement: “We express our condolences on the tragic news of the late Song Young Kyu and pray for his peaceful rest.” The production team added, “‘The Defects’ has already been fully edited and will air without additional modifications.”
Song Young Kyu portrayed Kim Min Joong, a rival rugby coach to Yoon Kye Sang’s character Joo Ga Ram in “The Winning Tray,” and Yoon Se Hoon, a corrupt megachurch pastor, in “The Defects.”
Once again, we offer our deepest condolences to Song Young Kyu’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
