Jang Hyuk Warns Fans Against Fake Social Media Accounts
Jang Hyuk warned his Instagram followers regarding fake social media accounts.
Over his private IG post with 287,000 followers, the actor informs the public regarding accounts impersonating him.
Jang Hyuk Warns of Fake Instagram Accounts
Over Jang Hyuk's Instagram, the 45-year-old star shared a post warning his followers about fake accounts.
As obtained by News 1, he posted a screenshot of the said profile with his name and photo.
The actor denied any affiliation with the person running the account alongside the caption, "Be careful, this is not me," which he wrote in English.
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Aside from Jang Hyuk, several A-listers and celebrities have also sent fans warning regarding fake social media accounts impersonating them.
Hyun Bin's agency, Vast Entertainment, released a statement through their official SNS noting that they "have been receiving reports about entities that falsely assume" Hyun Bin, pointing out that the actor "does not own any personal social media accounts" such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and the likes.
In addition, the agency also noted that they "do not make a monetary proposition or request to any individual, and even asked fans to "protect" themselves against these impersonators.
The same goes for Kim Woo Bin and Song Joong Ki, who also informed their fans about fake social media accounts.
On the other hand, Jang Hyuk's Instagram account with 287,000 followers, is set on private. However, he updates fans through his agency, Sidus HQ's official social media, where they often share his activities, including his new drama "Bloody Heart."
Jang Hyuk's New Drama
The versatile actor recently returned to the small screen to join the historical K-drama "Bloody Heart."
Jang Hyuk teams up with Kang Han Na and Lee Joon as they headline the cast.
The 45-year-old award-winning star transformed as first vice-premier Park Gye Won, known as Joseon's head of power.
On the other hand, Kang Ha Na plays Yoo Jung, a woman set to be the next queen to survive, while Lee Joon portrays Lee Tae, the king who had no choice but to abandon the person he loves to retain his position.
As the historical K-drama nears its second half, viewership ratings slightly increase.
According to Nielsen Korea, "Bloody Heart" episode 4 garnered an average nationwide rating of 5.6 percent; this is a modest increase from its previous episode of 5.3 percent.
During their first script reading, Jang Hyuk hints that the KBS2 series is not just a historical K-drama.
"While it's a historical drama about the royal court, it's also a historical drama that draws out the ties between people," he said as obtained by an outlet."
"Bloody Heart" is Jang Hyuk's next project after the 2020 thriller mystery series "Tell Me What You Saw" with Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Jin Seo Yun.
Apart from his new K-drama, the actor also returned to the big screen with his latest film, "The Killer," released in April 2022.
