On the 27th, Joo Woo-jae posted several photos on his Instagram story, accompanied by a heart emoji and the message, "I've read all the letters. Thank you so much."
The photos revealed Joo Woo-jae being celebrated by fans and the production team. Fans sent a snack truck to the set of the variety show 'Hangout with Yoo,' where Joo Woo-jae is currently appearing. The 'Hangout with Yoo' team also gifted him a three-tier cake, showcasing their appreciation.
Recently, the 'Hangout with Yoo' team admitted to suggesting actor Lee Yi-kyung leave the show and acknowledged requesting him to perform demanding scenes for the sake of entertainment.
Previously, Lee Yi-kyung addressed rumors about his personal life on social media, stating, "Due to these rumors, I was advised to leave the show, and I chose to step down." He also mentioned the so-called 'noodle-eating controversy,' where he was criticized by some netizens. Lee Yi-kyung claimed, "I clearly said I didn't want to do it, but the production team insisted, saying they rented the noodle shop for me. My comment, 'It's for entertainment!' was edited out." He further expressed, "When the noodle-eating scene became controversial, the production team only made absurd remarks. I had to bear the brunt of the controversy, and my image suffered greatly."
Meanwhile, Joo Woo-jae, a graduate of Hongik University's College of Engineering, debuted as a model in September 2013. He is actively participating in variety shows like 'Hangout with Yoo' and 'Problematic Men.'
By Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr