Choi Hyun-wook has received a fine for throwing cigarette butts on the street along with unauthorized smoking
A spokesperson for the Seoul Gangnam District Office said October 12th, “We have confirmed the scene of Choi Hyun-wook improperly throwing cigarette butts in a non-designated era. As a result, we have initiated the process of imposing a fine in accordance with Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Waste Management Act.”
After the video of Choi Hyun-wook smoking and throwing cigarette butts was made public, complaints related to Choi Hyun-wook were submitted to the Gangnam District Office, and as a result of the district office’s action, Choi Hyun-wook received a fine. A fine of 50,000 KRW is imposed for the improper disposal of waste such as cigarette butts and tissues.
Previously, a video showing Choi Hyun-wook holding a woman’s hand and smoking while discarding cigarette butts went viral online, sparking controversy.
As criticism continued, Choi Hyun-wook issued a handwritten apology letter on October 5th. In the apology letter, he said, “I have disappointed many people with my reckless actions. I will humbly accept the criticism and advice you have given and strive to show a more mature side in the future.“
However, Choi Hyun-wook’s apology letter was criticized for being too general and even “half-hearted” as he did not directly address his unauthorized smoking and littering cigarette butts.
Choi Hyun-wook faced more criticism for promoting the drama he is starring in in the letter without any mention of his smoking.
Source: daum
