Choi Hyun Wook unintentionally revealed more than intended while showcasing a new addition to his figurine collection on Instagram. His agency has issued a response to the incident. The 22-year-old actor, celebrated for his vibrant roles in K-dramas such as Twinkling Watermelon and Twenty-Five Twenty-One, updated his Instagram Stories on November 13 (KST) for his nearly 6 million followers.
Choi Hyun Wook, 22, portraying Ha Yi Chan in Twinkling Watermelon (tvN). Initially, the image seemed to highlight a Bearbrick figure, with no sign of Choi himself. However, social media buzzed with discussions about a possible nude reflection of the South Korean actor in the shiny figurine. The rapid online response led Hyun Wook to promptly remove the post.
In the wake of the controversy, South Korean media sought answers from Gold Medalist, the agency representing Hyun Wook, as well as his Twinkling Watermelon co-star Seol In Ah and Queen of Tears actor Kim Soo Hyun. The agency responded briefly, stating, “We have no comments to give at this point.”
Despite Hyun Wook’s efforts to erase the potentially embarrassing mistake, the internet quickly spread the story. Many netizens circulated screenshots of the deleted post, with some zooming in on the accidental reflection. This action, however, sparked backlash from others who found the behavior disturbing and intrusive.
Netizens React to Choi Hyun Wook’s Social Media Incident A K-drama fan posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Choi Hyun Wook is only 22 and he has not been problematic so mocking and spreading a clearer version of his mistake is really inappropriate.” Another user remarked on the nature of the internet, saying, “Once something is online, it stays there. There is no way to undo it and it’s unrealistic to expect the internet to show compassion or respect, especially in cases like this.”
