The Internet Never Forgets, and K-Net Is in Its Detective Era

Did you all hear about the massive scandal that’s apparently gonna ruin Choo Young Woo’s career? Yeah… turns out, it’s just about who he follows on Instagram. 💀 Like, THAT’S IT. If you’re confused, same. But he’s not the first celeb to get dragged for this. Let’s dive in and figure out why the internet is screaming, “Wait… THAT’S the drama? You all need to chill.” 😭

Choo Young Woo’s Instagram Activity: A Whole Scandal?

Choo Young Woo, the breakout star from Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, found himself in hot water after fans noticed he was following KUBIN, a female streamer known for her problematic content. But wait – there’s more. Netizens also clocked him following rapper Jung Sang Soo, aka South Korea’s walking red flag. Dude’s got a rap sheet longer than his discography: multiple DUIs, drunk fights with cops, assault charges, and some, uh, highly questionable lyrics. Oh, and he supports a far-right, anti-feminist group. Yikes.

As expected, the backlash was swift. Choo Young Woo hit the unfollow button real quick and dropped an apology, but the internet? Yeah, they weren’t done with him yet.

Is This a Pattern? Fans Say Yes

Just when things started to cool down, an old fan came forward with receipts. They claimed this wasn’t Choo’s first social media mishap, sharing a 2021 DM they sent him, warning him about his follows back then. Allegedly, after that message, he unfollowed about 30 accounts—only to go back and follow more problematic people later.

So, was this an honest mistake, or is Choo Young Woo just chronically online in all the wrong ways?

K-Net Loves a Good Internet Trial

If you’ve been in the K-pop/K-drama fandom long enough, you know this ain’t the first time a celeb has been dragged for their online activity.

• Kim Sung Cheol accidentally voted in an Instagram poll run by a super sus account that objectified female idols. He had to apologize and probably never touched an Instagram poll again.

• Cha Eun Woo got backlash for posting on Instagram during a politically tense time in Korea. Because apparently, idols are also expected to be foreign policy experts now.

Is the Internet Reaching or Nah?

Some fans are saying the original poster is just trying to ruin Choo’s career by bringing up old stuff. In response, the OP dropped their full 2021 message, which turned out to be a polite, well-intentioned PSA. But instead of learning from that, Choo apparently hit the repeat button.

This has split the internet into three teams:

1. Team “Cancel Him” – Says this proves he doesn’t care and needs to log off immediately.
2. Team “It’s Not That Deep” – Thinks following someone doesn’t mean you support them.
3. Team “Why Are Y’all So Pressed?” – Suggests he just gets a private account and stops giving people things to screenshot.

Choo Young Woo’s “Oops, My Bad” Statement

After realizing the drama was not blowing over, Choo Young Woo issued a formal apology:

“I should have been more careful about my actions, considering the love and attention I receive. Even if I act with good intentions, my actions can still be misinterpreted. Regarding this issue, I had no special intentions behind my follows. I watch a lot of reels and shorts, and I’m sorry if my actions made people uncomfortable. I’ll be more careful in the future.”

Which is basically PR speak for: I did not think this would blow up, but here we are.

Will This Actually Hurt His Career?

Let’s be real—Choo Young Woo is kinda that guy right now. He’s got two hit dramas, The Tale of Lady Ok and The Trauma Code, topping Netflix charts in multiple countries. He’s also got upcoming projects, including Mercy for None and Gyeon Woo and Fairy. So far, no brands have dropped him, and no shows have kicked him out, but depending on how K-Net continues to react, his endorsements might take a hit.

At the end of the day, this drama raises the age-old question: Should celebrities be held accountable for every single thing they do online, or is K-Net just doing the most?

Drop your takes in the comments. 👀