Choo Young Woo, the rising star of dramas like “The Tale of Lady Ok” and “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,” has recently faced criticism from Korean netizens regarding his Instagram following list. Some of his follows have been deemed “problematic,” leading to discussions and disappointment among online communities.
Questionable Follows Raise Eyebrows
Netizens who investigated Choo Young Woo’s Instagram activity discovered that he was following rapper Jung Sang Soo. This particular follow raised concerns due to Jung Sang Soo’s history of controversial scandals, including driving under the influence, assault while intoxicated, altercations with police officers, and accusations of sexual harassment in his lyrics. Furthermore, the rapper’s known support for the far-right, anti-feminist group New Men’s Solidarity has further fueled the controversy.
In addition to Jung Sang Soo, Choo Young Woo’s following of gaming streamer KUBIN has also drawn negative attention. Netizens who pointed this out claim the streamer is known for provocative content, which they found unsuitable.
Backlash and “Cleaning Up”
The discovery of these follows quickly spread across online communities, generating significant buzz and discussion. Allegedly, shortly after the controversy erupted, Choo Young Woo began “cleaning out” his following list. This action, however, did not quell the netizens’ reactions.
Here are some of the comments left by netizens:
“I thought there was finally a rising male actor to pay attention to but…”
“This makes him look cheap.”
“Just another Korean man…”
“Wow and now that he’s starting to get famous, he starts cleaning out his following list kekekekeke.”
“He got away with a lot when he wasn’t famous lol.”
“Just face it, all Korean men are rotten.”
“Yup, another Korean man with horrendous taste and horrendous views.”
“I don’t feel like watching his dramas anymore.”
“Well, I was starting to take an interest in him but what a turn off.”
“Why would an actor follow an Afreeca BJ? How brainless lol.”
“If you’re a man who wants to be loved by female fans, you need to be more thoughtful about what the public can see…”
The comments reveal a sense of disappointment and disillusionment among some netizens. They express concerns about Choo Young Woo’s judgment and values based on his choice of follows. Some even stated that they no longer wish to support his work. The incident highlights the scrutiny that public figures face in the age of social media and the potential impact of their online activity on their careers.
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