OSEN DB.Choi Hyun-wook Shares Overseas Updates After Controversy
South Korean actor Choi Hyun-wook has finally updated his social media, posting new photos from an overseas resort just three days after his recent intoxicated live broadcast sparked online backlash. On September 2, 2026, Choi shared multiple photos showing him relaxing by an outdoor swimming pool, visiting a beach, and enjoying his leisure time without any accompanying caption. Notably, he disabled the comment section on the post, reflecting public scrutiny over his recurring controversies.
The Intoxicated Live Broadcast Incident
The update follows a controversial live stream conducted via personal social media on the morning of August 30, 2026. During the broadcast, Choi Hyun-wook appeared heavily intoxicated while holding a glass of alcohol and chatting with international and domestic fans. He repeatedly mentioned that he was drunk and expressed happiness that no one was around to stop him at that late hour. While spontaneous live streams are common, South Korean netizens expressed disappointment, noting his history of past behavioral controversies, including cigarette butt littering, SNS exposure mishaps, and ceremonial first-pitch issues, which many felt demonstrated a lack of self-management.
Questions Over Recent Apologies and Sincerity
The latest incident has reignited doubts regarding the actor’s sincerity. Just last July, while promoting his leading role in the Netflix series ‘The Boy in the Final Row’, Choi stated in interviews that he had deeply reflected on past personal issues and aimed to focus solely on his acting career with greater responsibility. However, with this new ‘drunk live’ controversy occurring only a month later, public debate continues over his future commitments in the South Korean entertainment industry.
