Musical actor PARK JUN-HWI and WOOJIN, along with PARK JUN-HWI's fiancée, disclosed their positions through handwritten letters, but public opinion remains cold. Despite the explanation providing circumstances surrounding the issue, responses of "unacceptable" have been pouring in.
The controversy began in the early hours of the 5th when a photo was posted on PARK JUN-HWI's SNS. The photo captures PARK JUN-HWI and WOOJIN together with their heads bowed, and subsequently, content presumed to be private messages between the two spread across online communities, fueling suspicions that they had been in an extramarital relationship ahead of their marriage.
Particularly, as the wedding contract between PARK JUN-HWI and a woman surnamed A was made public, the controversy escalated uncontrollably. Although the problematic photo was deleted within 10 minutes, it was too late to reverse the already widespread public opinion. Ultimately, the two actors had to bear the backlash, including leaving the projects they were involved in.
Ten days after the incident, on the 14th, WOOJIN directly refuted the allegations of infidelity through a handwritten letter. He clarified, "I went to PARK JUN-HWI's home for a simple meal after the performance, and while the actor was on a video call with his fiancée, I sent a message asking if I could wash up first." He continued, "My fiancée suddenly visited the house, and my surprised reaction of bowing my head was captured in the photo," emphasizing, "The rumors about wearing underwear and being on a bed are not true, and there was no inappropriate relationship."
PARK JUN-HWI also posted a handwritten letter on the previous day, the 13th, offering an apology and explanation. He stated, "Not informing my fiancée about this in advance was a clear mistake," and explained, "On that day, while WOOJIN and I were watching the performance video together, my fiancée unexpectedly visited, which escalated the situation." He added, "There was absolutely no romantic interaction or inappropriate behavior between the two, and we had never met alone before."
PARK JUN-HWI's fiancée also released her position through a handwritten letter. She mentioned, "The controversial photo was posted out of personal emotion and confusion, and I apologize for the hurt caused by the misinterpretation of facts." Additionally, she noted, "Expressions such as 'in underwear,' 'on a bed,' and 'confirmed infidelity' are all false, and I hope the two actors can restore their honor and return to a normal routine soon."
All three have disclosed their positions, but public opinion has already turned against them. Internet users are responding with cynicism, saying, "Does the fiancée understand this situation?", "The explanation is too late and not convincing," "If it was a misunderstanding, why did they leave?", and "Is it reasonable to wash up at someone else's house before marriage?"
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