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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BTS member Jin is finally back, and fans can’t stop talking about his new music video.

On May 16, Jin dropped his second mini album Echo, and the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me” is already making waves — especially because of the emotional scenes with actress Shin Se Kyung.

The MV is shot like a drama, showing powerful yet soft acting between Jin and Shin Se Kyung. Their natural eye contact, emotional scenes, and quiet chemistry have left fans saying, “Are they a real couple?” and “Please cast them in a real drama next time!”

But while their chemistry looked perfect on screen, Jin revealed that he was actually super nervous behind the scenes.

In a recent interview, Jin shared, “It was my first time acting with a professional actress, so I was really awkward and clumsy. I was so nervous that things didn’t go as I imagined.”

Still, he praised Shin Se Kyung for helping him through the scenes. “I was very thankful to Shin Se Kyung for her passionate acting. If you look closely, you might catch me looking awkward,” he said, laughing.

Jin also shared a funny moment during filming: “There was one scene in a parking lot, and the wind was blowing like crazy. My hair kept flying everywhere, and I couldn’t act properly. We ended up changing my hairstyle to finish filming.”

His new album Echo tells honest stories about love, friendship, choices, and emotions we feel in everyday life. Fans are touched by how personal and heartfelt Jin’s songs and acting are in this comeback.

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