Actors Park Jun-hwi and Woo Jin-young stepped down from the musical they were performing in after being embroiled in an affair rumor. The fiancée of Park Jun-hwi, who was at the center of the controversy, expressed her emotions by posting a personal apology.
The controversy began with a scene that took place on June 4. On that day, after finishing the performance, Park Jun-hwi had a late meal at his home with fellow actor Woo Jin-young. At that moment, his fiancée unexpectedly visited his house, and the shock she experienced was immense.
On June 13, Park Jun-hwi posted an apology on his social media along with a handwritten statement from his fiancée, A, explaining the truth behind the controversy and expressing his remorse for the hurt caused in their relationship.
In the published statement, Park Jun-hwi conveyed his heavy feelings, saying, "My reckless judgment and actions have caused irreparable wounds and disappointment to my fiancée and her family." He then detailed the situation with actor Woo Jin-young, who was the subject of the affair rumors, and clarified the decisive scene that fueled the misunderstandings.
He explained, "After the performance, the topic of having a meal came up naturally, and we ended up having a simple meal at my house." He added, "I was dressed comfortably in a t-shirt and shorts, and while watching performance videos in the living room, my fiancée visited unexpectedly," pinpointing the starting point of the misunderstandings that led to the affair rumors.
The scene witnessed by the fiancée was bound to be shocking. Park Jun-hwi admitted, "The choice I made that day was clearly wrong," and reflected, "Being alone with a female colleague late at night was a betrayal of trust." However, he strongly denied the claims made in some reports regarding 'underwear attire' or 'situations on the bed' as falsehoods.
The fallout from this controversy significantly impacted the activities of both actors. Park Jun-hwi stepped down from 'Nijinsky', while Woo Jin-young left 'Bear the Musical', in which they were both performing. The fact that they chose to apologize and step down without their agency's input left fans feeling disappointed.
Most notably, the handwritten statement from fiancée A drew attention. She stated, "The emotionally posted photo spread faster than expected, leading to provocative interpretations and mentions," and expressed her sincere apologies to those who were hurt by the false information.
She further expressed concern over the reality of the term "confirmed affair" being exaggerated and consumed as fact, appealing for "the two actors to restore their honor and return quietly to their daily lives."
Netizens reacted by saying, "I feel so sorry for the fiancée," "The collapse of trust seems to be a bigger issue than the affair," and "The mutual consideration in their apology is even sadder."
While the controversy seems to be settling down, it appears that healing the wounded relationships and images will take time. For the time being, both actors are expected to step back from the stage and reflect.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
