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Choi went live on his social media on the morning of August 30. Appearing with disheveled hair and a dazed look while holding a glass of whiskey, Choi repeatedly drank, saying, "It is 7:27 AM. I am drunk. I am wasted."
He remarked, "There is no one to stop me at this hour, so I am so happy," while also self-deprecatingly commenting on his appearance: "I look so ugly right now. It's because I'm a pig." Addressing fans who expressed concern, he continued the broadcast by saying, "Koreans are sleeping right now. No one is awake at 7:28 AM."
Immediately following the broadcast, debate erupted online regarding Choi's drunken live stream.
Fans responded with comments such as, "What is wrong with an adult drinking alone and turning on a live stream to communicate with fans?" and "His honest side is just cute." However, criticisms were also raised, with some pointing out, "Is there any need to show a disheveled appearance caused by drinking?" and "There are underage fans watching, so he should have considered his influence."
This is not the first time Choi has been embroiled in controversy. In 2023, he was fined and issued an apology for illegally discarding a cigarette butt on the street. In 2024, he posted a photo of a Bearbrick figurine on his social media, causing a stir when his full-frontal silhouette was reflected and exposed on the surface of the item. Last year, he faced criticism after pitching a fast ball toward an accidental child hitter while appearing as a ceremonial first pitcher at a professional baseball game.
As Choi has solidified his position as a rising mainstream actor through appearances in dramas such as "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," "Weak Hero Class 1," and "The Fine Art of Hunting," fans continue to voice mixed feelings of disappointment over his successive careless actions.
[Photo: Screenshot from Choi Hyun-wook's live broadcast]
(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.
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