The actor Choo Young Woo is under fire after fans and internet users have noticed that art on his phone custody resembled the critics of the images labeled as “pedophiles”.
The controversy began when a Choo phone photography slipped into the public domain after a award ceremony last week. In the image, the custody of the phone shows a stylized design of a childish figure in a suggestive pose, which many believe that it would cross an ethical line.
The Choo agency, Polaris Entertainment, released A statement late on Friday recognized that the phone custody was inappropriate, even if he stopped in short of labeling the artist’s intention. The statement did not face if Choo had been aware of the connotations of the work of art before photography emerged.
The professionals of the sector underline that Choo, 28, built his reputation of family roles, including his innovative turning point in the drama of morning “. His clean image and philanthropic work with charity bodies for children have acted prominently in promotional materials. The observers believe that the repercussions threaten to undermine that carefully cultivated person.
Critics claim that ignorance is not an excuse for negligence When it comes to symbols that suggest damage to minors. “The celebrities must be vigilant on what they publicly show,” said Kim Hye-Jin, a cultural critic. “Even the involuntary sponsorships of harmful content can normalize dangerous ideas”.
The actor’s supporters asked the followers to hold the judgment until Choo explains his part. Some have indicated his past charity contributions as proof that he does not bring any harmful intent. “Let’s see what he says before drawing conclusions,” commented a fan on the official Choo Instagram page. Starting from Saturday morning, Choo has not published personal apologies or explanations to its social reports.
Legal experts claim that the accident is unlikely to bring to criminal responsibilitySince the South Korean law focuses on the distribution and production of actual illicit material rather than on the display of suggestive images. However, reputational damage can bring long -term consequences for the star, which is destined to film two new series at the end of this year. Advertisers are already re -evaluating partnerships, according to sources who are familiar with the matter.
For now, the next step of Choo Young Woo will be fundamental in determining if it can regain public trust or if this controversy will mark a turning point in his career.
