Bae Suzy and Kim Seon-Ho’s reunion project Delusion has run into trouble, even before fans could get to see and know more about the upcoming Disney+ K-drama.
The two Start-Up co-stars reunion was a big news for fans and excitement was soaring ever since the new project was announced. But, things have turned rough for Delusion forcing the makers to issue a apology for the residents of Jeju Island, where the show is being filmed currently.
Location video of Delusion angers netizens
On August 27, a video surfaced online from Delusion’s filming location. In the Instagram video, the user revealed the trash bags its production team left behind in a forest on Jeju Island after the filming. The trash bags contained ice bags, plastic cups, food wrappings, gas canisters, and cup sleeves sent by fans of Kim Seon-Ho.
The user further accused the team of being irresponsible and asked, “Do you think his fans know?” The caption of the post read, “After filming their K-Drama, they left their trash all over the forest… Sigh. They even left the coffee cup holders that the lead actor’s fans sent.#JejuIsland #DramaFilming #Trash #Let’sNotDoThis”
Internet reacts to the viral video
A user reacted, “Leaving butane gas behind is psycho behavior… What if it explodes and hurts someone or sets the forest on fire? Who’s taking responsibility then?” Another furious one said, “They should be punished severely. Doesn’t matter how popular K-Dramas are all over the world. This is the ugly truth behind them.” Another one wrote, “This is nuts. How come production teams are always so out of control like this? It’s not the first time.”
Makers issue apology
Following the massive online backlash, Delusion’s production company Showbox issued an apology. On August 28, the banner stated, “Because the filming concluded late in the evening when it was dark, we were not able to clean up with precision afterward. Once we were alerted of the situation, we apologized to the affiliated facilities and immediately cleaned up all remaining trash. We sincerely apologize for our failure to properly clean up the filming site. Moving forward, we will make sure to execute filming procedures with precision while exercising caution.”
About Delusion
Delusion is a mystery thriller and expected to release in 2026. Set in 1935 Gyeongseong (now Seoul), it follows the story of a painter Yoon I Ho commissioned to create a portrait of a mysterious and alluring woman Song Jung-Hwa, who has remained hidden from the public eye for over fifty years. Though countless rumours and suspicions surround her, Yoon I Ho gets drawn towards her while getting more and more involved in the project. As he enters her enigmatic world, secrets start getting unraveled and boundaries between illusion and reality become blur.
The show will have Bae Suzy and Kim Seon-Ho romancing after their one-sided love track in the 2020 K-drama Start-Up where Kim’s Han Ji-Pyeong was in an unrequited love with Suzy’s Seo Dal-Mi.