Good Day 2025 MV teaser wipes Kim Soo Hyun following backlash; check out star-studded cast of G-Dragon's show's song

Despite featuring prominently in three episodes of Good Day, which is more than most of the other guests, Kim Soo Hyun has been completely removed from the latest teaser for the show¡¯s collaboration song. His removal comes after growing controversy surrounding his involvement in an underage dating scandal with actress Kim Sae Ron. The decision to cut his appearance in the teaser follows his earlier exclusion from the show¡¯s fourth part following the public backlash.

Kim Soo Hyun missing from Good Day 2025 music video teaser

On April 15, 2025, the music video teaser for Good Day 2025 was released. The song is a remake of City Boys¡¯ iconic 1988 hits Telepathy and By the Moon Lighted Window and has been produced by G-Dragon, who also served as the host of the show. The track was created through a collaboration with celebrities who appeared on the recent music variety show Good Day. However, Kim Soo Hyun was visibly missing from the teaser.

The star-studded celebrity cast for Good Day 2025

While Kim Soo Hyun¡¯s presence was wiped from the teaser, the music video features a star-studded cast, including Jung Hyung Don, Jung Hae In, Lee Soo Hyuk, Hwang Jung Min, Kim Go Eun, Yim Si Wan, Kwanghee, Kian84, CODE KUNST, Defconn, Hong Jin Kyung, chef Ahn Sung Jae, 2NE1¡¯s CL, aespa, SEVENTEEN¡¯s BSS, DAY6, and fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung.

Good Day ends with its lowest ratings

Despite the show¡¯s star-studded lineup and G-Dragon¡¯s highly anticipated return to TV, Good Day has struggled with poor ratings. The last episode, which featured Kim Soo Hyun, recorded a dismal 2.7 per cent, the lowest of the show.

Many K-media outlets have linked the ratings drop to the backlash surrounding Kim Soo Hyun¡¯s involvement.

About Kim Soo Hyun's controversy

Kim Soo Hyun has recently been involved in a controversy surrounding his past relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron, who was underage at the time. The allegations came to light after Kim Sae Ron's tragic death in early 2025, sparking public scrutiny. Kim Soo Hyun has denied the claims, stating that their romantic relationship began only when Kim Sae Ron was an adult. Despite his denial, the controversy has led to significant backlash, with several brands cutting ties with him.

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