Drama 'I Trust You' Faces Indefinite Halt Due to Financial Struggles, NCT's Jaehyun's Role in Question

  Drama 'I Trust You' Faces Indefinite Halt Due to Financial Struggles, NCT's Jaehyun's Role in Question

Drama 'I Trust You' Faces Indefinite Halt Due to Financial Struggles, NCT's Jaehyun's Role in Question

The production of the drama I Trust You, starring NCT's Jaehyun, has been indefinitely halted, leaving fans concerned about the future of the series. According to reports from various media outlets on October 17 KST, I Trust You, produced by Mays Entertainment, encountered a serious setback due to the production company's inability to pay its cast and crew.

 Production Halted Due to Lack of Funds

Filming for I Trust You originally began in April this year, but after only two months, production came to a grinding halt in June. YTN reports that Mays Entertainment failed to secure a deal with its primary investor, leading to insufficient funds to complete the drama. As a result, the production has been placed on hold, and the cast and crew have yet to receive payment for their work during the first two months of filming.




In response to the situation, a representative from Mays Entertainment assured the public, stating, "We are making efforts to secure a new investor and will take full responsibility for the issue of payments for the cast and crew." While this statement offers a sliver of hope, there is growing concern over whether the drama will be able to resume production, given the mounting challenges.

 Jaehyun's Role in Jeopardy Due to Enlistment

Adding to the uncertainty, NCT's Jaehyun, who was cast as the male lead Seo Il Nam in I Trust You, is scheduled to enlist in the military in November. Industry insiders speculate that, unless another actor is cast to replace him, it may be nearly impossible for the production to continue. Jaehyun's character, Seo Il Nam, is a victim of school bullying who learns to overcome his misfortunes, and his casting had excited many fans. He was set to star alongside other prominent actors, including Lee Chae Min, Kim Sun Young, and Park Sung Woong.




This is not the first time Jaehyun's drama projects have faced difficulties. In 2020, he was cast as the male lead in the KBS2 drama Dear.M, but the broadcast was delayed after his co-star, Park Hye Soo, was involved in school bullying allegations. The drama was eventually released only in Japan in 2022. Later, in 2021, Jaehyun was cast in a drama remake of the film Bungee Jumping, which was ultimately canceled due to disapproval from the original writer.

 Industry Concerns and the Future of I Trust You

With Jaehyun's upcoming military enlistment and the financial issues plaguing Mays Entertainment, the future of I Trust You remains unclear. While the production company is searching for new investors, the time-sensitive nature of Jaehyun's role may force the drama to recast or potentially face cancellation. Fans and industry insiders alike are holding their breath, hoping that the situation can be resolved before it's too late.

Netizens' Comments 

 "I can't believe another one of Jaehyun's projects is facing trouble! I was really looking forward to I Trust You."

"Jaehyun deserves better! He’s such a talented actor, and it’s so frustrating to see him caught up in production issues again."

 "I hope the production team finds a way to sort this out before Jaehyun enlists. The cast is too good to waste!"

 "It's really unfortunate for the cast and crew who worked hard for months without pay. This isn’t fair to them at all."

 "Mays Entertainment should have secured funding before starting the project. This is unprofessional."

"Fingers crossed for new investors! I don’t want to see this drama go down like Dear.M."

 "What’s up with all these dramas being delayed or canceled lately? Feels like a trend now."

 "Jaehyun’s acting is so underrated. It’s such a shame that his projects always seem to face these issues."

 "I hope this gets resolved soon. The storyline sounded interesting, and I was excited for Jaehyun’s role."

 "The drama industry needs to take better care of its actors and crew. This is unacceptable."

 "Jaehyun has been so unlucky with his acting projects. Hopefully, things turn around for him soon."

 "Why do they always wait till the last minute to secure funding? The production team needs to plan better."

"I can't imagine I Trust You without Jaehyun. He was perfect for the role!"

 "Jaehyun’s enlistment is right around the corner... I wonder if they’ll recast or just cancel the whole drama."

 "Isn’t this a violation of labor laws? Not paying the cast and crew for two months of work is terrible!"

 "It’s sad to see how hard these actors work and how their efforts are wasted due to financial issues."

 "Maybe they can film quickly before Jaehyun enlists? That would be ideal, but who knows..."

 "It’s upsetting to hear that so many people haven’t been paid. They should be compensated ASAP."

"Jaehyun is such a professional. I’m sure he’s disappointed, but I hope he gets more opportunities in the future."

"Let’s all hope for the best. Maybe the production can still be saved if they find a good investor."







In this developing situation, both fans and cast members of *I Trust You* are left waiting for answers. Only time will tell if the production will be able to continue or if it will face the same fate as Jaehyun's previous projects.