A video showing a "rising rookie actor" discarding a cigarette butt on the street has stirred up discussions in online communities.

The video, originally posted on YouTube, captures rookie actor Choi Hyun Wook tossing his cigarette butt on the ground in Apgujeong Rodeo after smoking with some friends.

In South Korea, it's against the law to throw cigarette butts on the street, especially in no-smoking zones.

Choi Hyun Wook has gained recognition in recent years for his roles in popular projects like tvN's 'Twenty Five, Twenty One,' Wavve's 'Weak Hero Class 1,' and Netflix's 'D.P 2.' He's also well-known among K-Pop fans for his role in NewJeans's "Ditto" MV.

Following the backlash, Choi Hyun Wook uploaded a handwritten apology:

Hello. This is Choi Hyun Wook.

Firstly, I’m really sorry to have disappointed the fans. It would not be enough for me to act responsibly in every moment, but I even disappointed many due to my careless actions.

I apologize once again to the drama’s director and writer, as well as the staff and other actors, as well as the many who are working with us.

I will humbly accept the scolding and the warnings, looking back upon myself, and work hard to show you a more mature side of myself.

Many netizens expressed their frustration with Choi Hyun Wook's behavior in the video:

"He didn't even extinguish the cigarette!?"

"I was enjoying 'Watermelon,' but now I'm disappointed."

"Doesn't his agency care about his actions outside of work?"

"I thought he was great in 'Weak Hero,' but this is disappointing."

"I can't tolerate people who litter with cigarette butts."

"Isn't that the same company as Seo Ye Ji and Kim Sae Ron?"

Meanwhile, Choi Hyun Wook's latest tvN drama, 'Twinkling Watermelon,' airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 PM KST.

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Actress Lee Si Young continues to show her glamorous and elegant lifestyle, leaving fans amazed at her attention to detail—even in her lunchbox!

On January 24, Lee Si Young shared a photo on her Instagram story with the caption, “When I first got this as a gift, I thought, ‘What will I use this for?’ But now, it’s my favorite lunchbox.”

The image revealed Lee Si Young packing food into a high-end stainless steel lunchbox from the luxury brand P. Fans couldn’t help but notice the actress's expensive taste, as even her lunchbox was designer.

Lee Si Young, born in 1982 and now 42, debuted in 2008 with the drama Urban Legends: Deja Vu Season 3. In 2017, she married a successful non-celebrity businessman in the restaurant industry and became a mother to her son, Jung Yoon, in 2018.

The actress is known for her luxurious lifestyle. She previously lived in a 3-billion-won luxury apartment in Samseong-dong, Gangnam. However, in October 2023, she made a big move to Songdo, Incheon, reportedly to focus on her son’s education.

Her son, Jung Yoon, attends Chadwick International School, one of Korea’s most prestigious and expensive schools, known for its strict admission process and sky-high tuition fees. Reports suggest that Lee Si Young relocated to Songdo specifically to support her son’s education.

Fans have been amazed by her dedication as a mother and her luxurious lifestyle, with comments flooding social media saying, “Even her lunchbox is fancy!” and “She’s living a dream life!”

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