Actor Choi Hyun-wook (21) bowed his head in the cigarette butt controversy by releasing a handwritten apology.
Choi Hyun-wook released a handwritten apology through his agency, Gold Medalist, on the 5th. In a handwritten apology, Choi Hyun-wook said, "First of all, I would like to apologize for disappointing my fans. Although I should approach every moment with responsibility, I have disappointed many people due to my careless actions."
He said, "I am once again sorry to the drama director, writer, staff, actors, and many people who are working with me. I will humbly accept the criticism and advice I have received, and I will reflect on myself and work hard to show a more mature side in the future." He bowed his head.
Gold Medalist, Choi Hyun-wook's agency, also said in an official statement, "Our company's actor Choi Hyun-wook recently smoked a cigarette while talking on the street with acquaintances. He admits his mistakes and deeply reflects on the actions he took incorrectly and his careless behavior that may have been uncomfortable to watch. He officially apologized, saying, “I am truly sorry to the many people who were disappointed.”
He added, "We will pay more attention to our actions in the future and strive to show self-respect," and added, "We will also pay more careful attention to managing our artists."
In the 'Apgujeong Rodeo actor Choi Hyun-wook sighting video' recently posted on an online community, a man presumed to be Choi Hyun-wook was caught smoking with two women and throwing the butts on the street next to a car. Choi Hyun-wook acknowledged that he was the man in the video and at the same time made an official apology and bowed his head for his careless words and actions.
Illegal dumping of cigarette butts constitutes a violation of Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Waste Management Act, which prohibits dumping of waste.
Choi Hyun-wook, who debuted in the web drama 'Real: Time: Love' in 2019, made his face known by appearing in SBS' 'Model Taxi', tvN's 'Twenty-Five and Twenty-One', Wave's original 'Evil Hero', and Netflix's 'DP Season 2'. He is currently appearing in the tvN drama ‘Twinkle Watermelon’.Below is the full text of Choi Hyun-wook's handwritten apology.First, we would like to apologize for disappointing our fans. Even though I must approach every moment with responsibility, I have disappointed many people due to my careless actions. I apologize once again to the drama director, writer, staff, actors, and many people who are with me. I will humbly accept your criticism and advice, reflect on myself, and work hard to show a more mature side in the future.Below is Choi Hyun-wook’s full statement.hello. Gold medalist.
First of all, I apologize for greeting you on such an unpleasant note.
Choi Hyun-wook, an actor affiliated with our company, recently smoked while talking on the street with acquaintances and is deeply reflecting on his actions, including his actions that were handled incorrectly and his careless actions that may have been uncomfortable to see. We sincerely apologize to the many people who were disappointed.
We will strive to be more careful in our actions and show self-respect in the future. We will also pay more careful attention to artist management.
thank you
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr