Hwang Young-woong Terrestrial Comeback Collapses After KBS Issues Furious "Never Approved" Denial

 Trot singer Hwang Young-woong’s highly anticipated return to major network television has officially crashed and burned.

The singer's latest soundtrack release was stripped of its drama title at the eleventh hour following a swift, intense public backlash.

A Stealth OST Release Backfires Spectacularly

On July 14, soundtrack production company Nyam Nyam Entertainment dropped "If You Love Me," a new track voiced by Hwang.

Up until the release, marketers heavily promoted the song as the official soundtrack for the upcoming KBS-2TV drama Prescribing Love.

When the track actually hit streaming platforms, however, any mention of the KBS drama had completely vanished from the title.

KBS and Drama Producers Threaten Legal Action

The abrupt change came after outraged viewers flooded KBS with complaints, citing Hwang’s past history of school violence and physical assault.

KBS quickly distanced itself from the controversy, releasing a firm statement to shut down the comeback narrative.

"We have never approved this track as an official OST for Prescribing Love," KBS stated, adding that they have already filed a formal protest against the soundtrack producer.

Drama production company HB Entertainment went a step further, signaling an impending courtroom battle.

"We are currently undergoing legal reviews and taking necessary procedural steps," HB Entertainment announced.

They warned that unauthorized use of the drama's title, the KBS brand, or any related assets for a song not featured in the actual broadcast will face strict legal consequences.

The Unresolved Past Haunting Hwang's Career

Hwang Young-woong was the frontrunner to win MBN’s hit audition show Burning Trotman in 2023.

He was forced to drop out of the competition mid-season after severe allegations of school bullying and a prior assault conviction came to light.

After a self-imposed hiatus, Hwang's agency denied the allegations earlier this year, paving the way for his return to public stages at local festivals.

However, this latest roadblock proves that the general public—and major broadcasting networks—are not ready to forgive or forget.

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