Choi Hyun Wook’s ‘High Cookie’ Makes Debut + Will Smoking Scandal Affect Work?
Choi Hyun Wook and Nam Ji Hyun's much anticipated series "High Cookie" is finally coming to the television screen this fall.
Since it's the first-ever U+ Mobile TV series, expectations for the work are through the roof. However, one of its stars was recently embroiled in a scandal.
Will Choi Hyun Wook's smoking controversy affect the drama's flow and reception? Fans weigh in. Keep on reading to know more.
'High Cookie' To Finally Make Television Debut
On October 20, LG announced that its original television series "High Cookie" starring Choi Hyun Wook and Nam Ji Hyun is finally making its debut.
The drama tells the lives of elite high school students who are swallowed up by a dangerous handmade cookie that makes people's dreams come true.
In the series, Nam Ji Hyun plays Choi Soo Young, a part-time factory worker who tries to make ends meet. Choi Hyun Wook portrays top student Seo Ho Soo who also struggles financially.
With its riveting premise and unique portrayal of human's suffering and never-ending desire, "High Cookie" is among the most awaited works of the year.
In fact, the show received great response after LG dropped the first-ever teaser in September, showcasing Nam Ji Hyun's personal dilemmas and challenges.
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According to the broadcast network, the drama will consist of 20 episodes and it will air for the first time on October 23 on U+ Mobile TV.
Will 'High Cookie' Debut Successfully?
While tension is high for the drama, a small bump arose ahead of its premiere as Choi Hyun Wook was involved in a scandal earlier this month.
A video of him smoking in a public place and hanging out with different women, holding their hands has spread rapidly in various online communities.
This certainly left a bitter taste in the public's mouths, clearly disappointed with the actor. Eventually, Choi Hyun Wook apologized for his indecent behavior with the promise to do better.
Many fans and critics believe that the actor's carelessness may cause great damage to the work and his co-stars. To recall, Kim Sae Ron and Park Hye Su suffered greatly in the past year.
Some fans defend the actor, saying that smoking in public wasn't as "grave" as Kim Sae Ron's DUI incident where she caused great damage to business owners and Park Hye Su's bullying scandal.
Many fans also believe the actor's words, reflecting on his behavior and rash decisions. Thankfully, there's no news about a possible boycott for the work.
However, Choi Hyun Wook's image has definitely changed in the eyes of the viewers, which the actor deeply regrets.
Don't miss the arrival of "High Cookie" this week on U+ Mobile TV. On the other hand, Choi Hyun Wook also stars in tvN's youth drama "Twinkling Watermelon" every Monday and Tuesday.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
