Actor Choo Young Woo, who rose to stardom from the drama Head Over Heels, is again embroiled in controversy after netizens accused him of possessing artwork with pedophilic content.
The controversy started when fans picked up on the artwork on Choo's phone cover, which traced back to an artist who had posted suggestive sketches of girls who looked like they were high school-aged.
Choo Youngwoo foi exposto por usar uma capinha com desenho de teor pedófilo.
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O ‘artista’ da ilustração é conhecido por retratar meninas em uniformes escolares de forma sexualizada. Internautas relembram outros casos do ator, como atitudes homofóbicas e sexistas. pic.twitter.com/UodYPHpN8S
Internet users quickly reacted in shock that the up-and-coming star would show such photos.
One netizen commented that the case was disconcerting with Choo's increasing popularity.
"With his popularity spiking following a string of hit dramas, many were surprised by the 'inappropriate' imagery he was carrying," the post continued.
Others also pointed out that this was not the first time the actor was accused of questionable acts. In February 2025, netizens spoke out against Choo for his Instagram activity, where he was following BJs (broadcast jockeys) who were posting sexually suggestive content regularly.
He was also condemned for following rapper Jung Sang Soo, known to be involved in DUI, assault, and misogyny.
Then, supporters observed, it was part of a bigger trend. "The actor had the same problem in 2021 and at the time unfollowed 30 accounts," a response remembered.
Choo also faced criticism earlier this year when he responded to a co-worker's attire. At the 2025 Blue Dragon ceremony, cameras caught his obvious shock upon seeing actress Jang Do Yeon's revealing dress.
@mrs.ch00 HIS REACTION IS SENDING ME 😭 #jeondoyeon #BlueDragonSeriesAwards2025 #chooyoungwoo #funny #reaction #outfit #cuyoung
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What was initially viewed as frivolous by some was later reconsidered by critics in the context of his other scandals.
Netizens were let down as controversy erupted. One of the online comments reflected the mounting backlash: "Given his other controversies, his reaction, viewed as being tongue-in-cheek initially, to actress Jang Do Yeon's revealing low-cut dress at the 2025 Blue Dragon has been negatively received by some."
With repeated occurrences fueling controversy, there are questions about how Choo Young Woo will react to the fresh flak. His agency has not made any official statements as of Wednesday.
