Jang Dong-joo, apology left before deleting body-damaging video: "Sorry for posting the video... I want to engrave my resolve in my mind" [Comprehensive]

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Actor Jang Dong-joo has posted a video of himself damaging his body, causing shock. Along with the video, he revealed the background of the post and conveyed his apology.

On the 22nd, Jang Dong-joo posted a video on his personal account showing himself damaging his body.

Jang Dong-joo also posted a message stating, "Countless promises I have failed to keep with myself, as well as with my family, friends, acquaintances, and colleagues, and finally, the promise I failed to keep with my father while linking pinky fingers."

He added an apology when posting the video. He said, "I sincerely apologize for posting a video of myself abusing my body."

He further emphasized, "This video was not an act intended to threaten anyone or imply extreme choices, but was posted to engrave in my mind my resolve to correct my flawed life."

Jang Dong-joo also stated, "Currently, I am receiving help for treatment and recovery along with my family, and I am trying to regain my composure. I sincerely apologize for causing anxiety and worry, and I am truly grateful to everyone who prays for me."

Jang Dong-joo's account is currently deleted.

Meanwhile, on the 15th, Jang Dong-joo suddenly declared his retirement from the entertainment industry by posting a message on his personal SNS saying, "I intend to lay down my life as actor Jang Dong-joo, with today being the last day." However, this was known to be a unilateral decision made without consultation with his agency, sparking controversy.

Subsequently, he revealed the reason for his retirement through a live broadcast. He said, "I currently have significant personal debts. With the help of my family and acquaintances, I have repaid over 3 billion won out of approximately 4 billion won in debt. There remains about 700 to 800 million won in debt. There is still a lot of debt remaining. I plan to repay it to the best of my ability."

Jang Dong-joo's impulsive behavior is not the first time. Last November, he disappeared after leaving only a black screen and the message "I am sorry" on his SNS. At the time, his then-agency, Nexus ENM, launched a search for his whereabouts, causing a commotion. The situation was resolved when his location was confirmed within about four hours. He later moved his base to Management Run in December of the same year, but terminated the contract shortly after.

In January, he also publicly disclosed that he had been a victim of hacking and extortion related to the "Hyu Daejeon" incident. At the time, Jang Dong-joo confessed that the hacking caused him losses of several billion won, leaving him buried in debt.

However, in February this year, Jang Dong-joo signed an exclusive contract with Management W and announced his comeback. Yet, after declaring retirement again, he posted the shocking video of body damage.

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