'Starbucks Check-in' Jung Min-chan, Finally Drops Out of Production... "Overwhelmed by the Attention" [Star Issue]

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Ballet dancer and musical actor Jung Min-chan has dropped out of the musical 'Diaghilev'.

On the 22nd, 'Diaghilev' producer Showplay announced via its official account that "Actor Jung Min-chan, who plays the role of 'Nijinsky', has decided to withdraw from the performance following thorough discussions with the production company."

It further stated, "We sincerely apologize to the audience for the concern caused by matters related to actor Jung Min-chan and for the inconvenience and confusion resulting from this sudden decision." It added, "The production company, the actor, and the staff will all be more cautious to ensure such incidents do not recur, and we will do our best to repay the audience with excellent performances for the remaining shows."

Previously, on the 20th, Jung Min-chan posted a check-in at a Starbucks store on his personal account. He also revealed that he had consumed a drink that the employee had recommended.

However, with the recent Starbucks boycott movement continuing, the post by Jung Min-chan checking in at Starbucks became a problem.

As the controversy grew, Jung Min-chan posted an apology, saying, "I've been so busy living my life that I don't follow the news or trends much, and I'm overwhelmed by all the attention you're giving me." He added, "Not knowing and being ignorant are both wrong, so I am offering a heartfelt apology. I will make sure to follow the news more diligently from now on."

Jung Min-chan also faced controversy in February when it was revealed that he would appear at the 'March 1st Independence Movement Commemorative Free Concert' hosted by far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil. Regarding this, Jung Min-chan at the time explained, "I received an offer to appear, but I did not receive a specific explanation about the purpose of the event," and stated, "I have no connection or interest whatsoever in this event."

Meanwhile, Starbucks Korea held a 'Tumbler Tank Series' promotion on the 18th, marking the 46th anniversary of the the 18th Democratic Uprising. At the time, it used slogans such as "Bang on the Desk!"

Criticism poured out, linking the promotion to the tanks of the martial law forces deployed in Gwangju in May 1980 and the death of Park Jong-chul from torture. Ultimately, Starbucks Korea suspended the event, and Shinsegae Group Chairman Jung Yong-jin dismissed the Starbucks Korea representative and the relevant executive.

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