Choi Hyun-wook addresses the butt dumping controversy, "I'm sorry for causing concern, I will act with responsibility."

Actor Choi Hyun-wook opened up about the controversy over his private life.

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 said about the recent controversy over illegal dumping of cigarette butts, "I would like to use this opportunity to say that I am sorry for causing concern. I have received advice and advice from many people around me. I will act with responsibility in the future. I am sorry."

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