Ha Jung Woo is facing backlash over a controversial Instagram comment. The actor responded to a fan asking for a nickname with “Choi-Eum-Je,” a term meaning aphrodisiacs — substances that increase sexual desire.
The fan named Choi Yeon Ji requested a nickname, to which Ha Jung Woo replied with the inappropriate word. Fans were shocked, as seen in multiple reaction comments online, and the screenshot of this interaction quickly went viral.
As the situation escalated, Ha Jung Woo’s agency, WALKHOUSECOMPANY, released an apology statement.
Hello, this is WALKHOUSECOMPANY. First, we would like to sincerely apologize to the individual who may have been upset by our artist’s social media activity.
The actor has also personally reached out to the fan to apologize and had a conversation with them. We promise to be more cautious and considerate in our words and actions when communicating with fans in the future. Thank you.
— WALKHOUSECOMPANY
Despite the apology, netizens remain critical. Comments included:
- “Why is the agency apologizing?”
- “How old is this man? He’s too old to be hiding behind his agency.”
- “He should be the one apologizing.”
- “Pathetic.”
Ha Jung Woo’s past Instagram behavior, which includes shutting down haters with sharp replies, is also under renewed scrutiny as fans question his maturity on social media.
The backlash continues to gain traction as more fans express disappointment. WalkhouseCompany says they are monitoring the situation closely.
