Alleged Former Staff Claims Explicit Scenes Were Added in Kim Soo-hyun’s Film Real After His Cousin Replaced Original Director
A former staff member of the 2017 neo-noir action film Real has made shocking allegations, claiming that explicit scenes were added to the movie after Kim Soo-hyun’s cousin took over as director. The revelation has reignited controversy surrounding the film, which was widely criticized upon release for its unconventional storytelling and excessive use of mature content.
According to the alleged former staff member, the original director had a different creative vision, but significant changes were made once Kim Soo-hyun’s cousin stepped in to helm the project. “Many of us were surprised when additional explicit scenes were suddenly included. This wasn’t the original direction of the film,” the source stated.
The claim has fueled speculation that these changes may have been an attempt to attract attention to the film, which was one of Kim Soo-hyun’s most highly anticipated projects following his rise to stardom. Despite high expectations, Real failed to impress critics and audiences alike, with many citing its disjointed narrative and excessive reliance on stylized violence and sensuality.
Neither Kim Soo-hyun nor the production team has responded to the allegations, leaving fans and industry insiders questioning the validity of the claims. Some supporters of the film argue that the changes may have been part of a broader artistic vision, while others believe that the decision ultimately contributed to the film’s poor reception.
As discussions around Real resurface, many are now looking back at the troubled production process and wondering what might have been had the original director’s vision been fully realized. Whether these allegations will prompt an official response remains to be seen, but they have undoubtedly reignited curiosity about one of the most polarizing films in Kim Soo-hyun’s career.
