One thing is now generally known about actor Choi Hyun Wook, who starred as Moon Ji Woong in the hit tvN drama "Twenty Five Twenty One" and made his name and face well-known.

It's the fact that Choi Hyun Wook has an odd background as a "baseball player".

From the fourth grade of elementary school through the first year of high school, Choi committed himself entirely to baseball before making his acting debut.

Due to an elbow injury and surgery, he had to give up his baseball career and move to Hallym Art High School, where he began his career in the entertainment sector in earnest following graduation.

Choi Hyun Wook went on MBC FM4U's "2 O'Clock Date with Muzie & Ahn Young Mi" last month and discussed his past, which led him to become an actor.

Choi Hyun Wook stated at the time, "I sobbed a lot while watching a movie, and my friends who observed it asked me how it would be if I attempted acting".

He added, "I then transferred to Hallym Arts High School while attending an acting academy".

Choi Hyun Wook was a standout member of the baseball teams at Suwon Buk Middle School and Gangneung High School.

Choi Hyun Wook participated in the 46th Presidential National Middle School Baseball Tournament in 2017 while attending Suwon Buk Middle School.

He earned a reputation for himself by becoming the "Stolen Base King". Choi Hyun Wook's Gangneung High School baseball team features Lotte Giants pitcher Kim Jin Wook and others.

Meanwhile, Choi Hyun Wook has been cast in the original wave drama "Weak Hero". Expectations are rising for Choi Hyun Wook's new look in "Weak Hero", after he was praised for his sneaky and three-dimensional performance in "Twenty Five Twenty One".

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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