Actor Ha Jung-woo's comment left on social media for a fan has sparked a heated debate online.
On the 21st, various online communities shared a screenshot of Ha Jung-woo's comment in response to a fan who requested a nickname.
When a netizen with the surname Choi asked for a nickname, Ha Jung-woo replied with the comment "Aphrodisiac."
The netizen who requested the nickname responded with laughter and a comment saying "I love you," but many netizens pointed out that Ha Jung-woo had crossed a line with his comment.
Many netizens criticized, saying, "'Aphrodisiac' refers to a substance that induces sexual arousal, so how can one say they love it after seeing that?" and "No matter how humorous, he crossed a line that should be respected."
However, some responses suggested, "If the fan who requested the nickname is okay with it, there seems to be no reason to criticize."
As the post spread and controversies such as 'sexual harassment' arose, Ha Jung-woo eventually deleted the problematic comment. However, the controversy continues to linger.
In particular, Ha Jung-woo's earlier statement during an interview promoting the film 'Broken' this year, where he mentioned, "I try to be cautious," and "I think I should maintain a proper line," has been brought back into the spotlight.
Meanwhile, Ha Jung-woo is set to appear in the new tvN drama 'How to Become a Property Owner in Korea,' scheduled to air in the first half of 2026, marking his return to the small screen after about 19 years since the drama 'Hit' (2007).
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
