Choi Hyun-wook, third consecutive controversy... "I deeply reflect, will be more careful" [Interview ③]

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• Netflix's "The Boy at the End of the Row" Choi Hyun-wook interview

Actor Choi Hyun-wook spoke out regarding the series of controversies that have occurred over the past few years.

On the morning of the 2nd, Choi Hyun-wook held an interview for the Netflix series "The Boy at the End of the Row" at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and shared various stories about the work.

"The Boy at the End of the Row" is a suspense drama depicting the story of "Heo Moon-oh" (played by Choi Min-sik), a failed writer and Korean literature professor, who discovers the genius of "Lee Kang" (played by Choi Hyun-wook), a boy sitting at the very back row of the classroom, and becomes obsessed with his writing. Choi Hyun-wook played the role of a boy who always sits at the back row of the classroom, exuding an ambiguous atmosphere.

Choi Hyun-wook has recently been swept up in several controversies over the past few years and has issued apologies. In 2023, a video surfaced showing Choi Hyun-wook smoking a cigarette with a woman on the street and littering the cigarette butt, sparking controversy. At the time, Choi Hyun-wook, who was starring in a drama, released a handwritten apology statement saying, "I humbly accept the criticism and advice, reflect on myself, and strive to show a more mature image in the future."

Subsequently, in 2024, he posted a photo of a prop on Instagram Stories, but controversy arose when his naked body was reflected in the product. Choi Hyun-wook later deleted the photo.

Last year, he appeared as a ceremonial first pitch thrower at the first game of the KBO League Postseason Qualifying Playoffs held at Incheon SSG Landers Field. A dizzying scene unfolded where the ball was thrown directly over the head of a young child batter, sparking controversy. Choi Hyun-wook, who was a baseball player from the fourth grade of elementary school through the first grade of high school, threw the ball too fast for the child. He then greeted fans without apologizing to the young batter who experienced the dizzying situation and entered the stadium, further fueling the controversy. Later, Choi Hyun-wook conveyed an apology through his agency.

Choi Hyun-wook conducted his first interview since these controversies. Regarding the subsequent controversies, he stated, "I have reflected deeply. Although there are many good people and senior actors I met while filming, I intend to act with a sense of responsibility. In the future, I want to provide viewers with immersion solely through my works, without any incidents that could lead to controversy."

When asked if there have been any changes since the controversies, Choi Hyun-wook added, "I always try to be cautious. My love for my work is growing, and I am developing a greater sense of responsibility. It is natural for me to want to continue working for a long time. I sincerely hold the desire to move forward as both a hardworking actor and a good person in that regard."

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