On the afternoon of the 23rd, the production presentation for U+ Mobile TV's original 'Hi Cookie' was held at CGV, I'Park Mall, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Song Min-yeop, Nam Ji-hyun, Choi Hyun-wook, Kim Moo-yeol, and Jeong Da-bin attended the event.
On this day, Choi Hyun-wook responded to the criticism that his role felt different from the recent controversy over illegal dumping of cigarette butts, saying, "I am sorry for causing damage to the drama. The role of Ho-ho is not that of a friend with only innocence. As it gets closer to the second half, “I think you’ll be able to see secrets and Ho Ho-man’s desires,” he said.
He added, "I did a lot of research on the character. I think people will be curious as to why I'm so sneaky about Ho-ho. I hope people will see me as a friend they want to protect."
On the 5th, a video of Choi Hyun-wook having a conversation with women on the street was released, and netizens criticized him. In the video, Choi Hyun-wook smokes a cigarette and then disposes of the butt on the street.
'Hi Cookie', which will be released for the first time on U+Mobile TV on this day, tells the story of what happens when a mysterious handmade cookie that makes desires come true with just one bite engulfs an elite high school. ‘Youth of May’ is a work directed by director Song Min-yeop.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr