Did Jeon Hangil Really Appear in "When Life Gives You Tangerines"?... Here's Why His Special Cameo Was Completely Edited Out

Production Team Says "Edit Was for Quality, Not Politics"
Jeon Hangil Launches Solo Online News Outlet

Korean history lecturer Jeon Hangil filmed a special appearance for the Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," but it has been reported that his scene did not make it into the final cut. On April 2, an online post surfaced in a Korean history exam community where Jeon was active in 2023, stating that he would be making a special appearance in "When Life Gives You Tangerines."

Jeon Hangil, who has consistently voiced opposition to the impeachment of President Yoon Sukyeol, announced the launch of the online newspaper "Jeon Hangil News" through his YouTube channel "Kkotboda Jeon Hangil" on the 19th of last month. Jeon Hangil Instagram

However, even after Act 4, including the final Episode 16, was released on March 28, Jeon's appearance did not materialize. This led some online users to speculate about why Jeon, despite filming his scene, did not appear in the actual drama. It is known that Jeon participated in the filming with the possibility of a minor role related to the internet lecture company founded by "Geummyeong" (played by IU) in Act 4.

When Jeon did not appear as expected, some speculated that his recent political stance may have influenced the editing process. Jeon Hangil has recently participated in several rallies opposing the impeachment of President Yoon Sukyeol and has been vocal about his views. As controversy grew, the production team of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" confirmed that Jeon did film a special appearance, but explained, "We conducted various edits and reshoots to deliver a higher-quality production." They clarified that the editing was not due to any political issues. It was reported that the decision to edit out Jeon's scene had already been made before any recent issues involving him arose.

Meanwhile, Jeon Hangil, who has consistently voiced opposition to the impeachment of President Yoon Sukyeol, announced the launch of the online newspaper "Jeon Hangil News" through his YouTube channel "Kkotboda Jeon Hangil" on March 19. In a 3-minute and 25-second video titled "What Jeon Hangil Will Do Going Forward," he explained the background of the launch, stating, "To defend liberal democracy, I will stand against left-wing media and set strong standards for right-wing media, and ultimately aim for national unity."