[Full text] Kim Nam Gil directly responds to concerns in speech at ”True Education”... ”I have no room to think of anything other than the 'Passionate Priest'”

Actor Kim Nam Gil has made his position clear regarding his speech at the "True Education" event. On the 8th, Kim Nam Gil said, "Today, I am able to meet you all again as the 'Passionate Priest' Father Kim Hae-il.
"It's a happy day," he continued. "I heard yesterday that many fans were worried because of the casting reports for another production," he said. "'True Education' is a production proposal from the company.
"It is true that I received the invitation," he said, but added, "Right now, I don't have the time or energy to think about anything other than being a 'Passionate Priest.'"
Kim Nam Gil also said, "Thank you all for waiting and loving 'The Fiery Priest' for so long.
Therefore, in order to live up to those expectations, my fellow actors and the production staff are all doing their best in the final filming."
She also said, "I hope that the fans who have loved all my works over the years will not be disappointed.
On the 7th, a media outlet reported that Kim Nam Gil had been cast as the lead in the new TV series "True Education," and
Mu Gil's management office, Gil Story ENT, said they were "considering it." However, as "True Education" is based on a webtoon, the work in question has been embroiled in controversy over racism and sexism.
The fact that Kim Nam Gil was considering appearing in the show caused concern. Fans released a statement, and it appeared that Kim Nam Gil had personally stepped in to resolve the situation.
Meanwhile, "The Fiery Priest 2" will premiere today (8th) at 10 pm. Below is the full text by Kim Nam Gil. Hello, I'm Kim Nam Gil.
Today is a happy day for me to meet you all again as Father Kim Hae-il, the "passionate priest."
I heard yesterday that many fans were worried because of the casting news for another production.
It is true that the company received a proposal for "True Education" from a third party, but I must personally consider it first and then convey my intentions to the person who made the proposal, whether I accept it or reject it.
I need time to think about it, but right now I have no time or energy to think about anything other than "The Fiery Priest." I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has been waiting and loving "The Fiery Priest" for so long.
In order to live up to that, my fellow actors and the production staff are all doing their best in the final filming. I will always do my best so that the fans who have loved all my works up until now will not be disappointed.
I hope you will believe in me and spend every weekend this winter laughing and feeling happy with the "Passionate Priest."