Who is Choi Hyun-wook, the actor back in the spotlight after a drunken live stream?
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- Actor Choi Hyun-wook faced renewed scrutiny after conducting an early-morning social-media livestream while drinking.
- The broadcast drew viewers from South Korea and abroad, while his recent appearance alongside Kim Tae-ri also received attention.
Actor Choi Hyun-wook has returned to the spotlight after conducting an early-morning livestream while visibly drinking.
Choi went live on his social-media account on the morning of the 30th. Viewers from South Korea and overseas joined the broadcast as he continued holding a drink and repeatedly acknowledged that he was intoxicated.
The incident has also renewed interest in the actor’s recent television appearances, including his work with Kim Tae-ri. His earlier statement that he had “reflected a lot” has been recalled as attention focuses again on his conduct.
I reflected a lot.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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