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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Yeo Jin Goo Accidentally Follows Porn Account. Agency Says, ‘Misclick By Staff'
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the official X account of the Hotel Del Luna actor Yeo Jin Goo followed a pornographic archive account. South Korean actor Yeo Jin Goo, best known for his role in Hotel del Luna, is in the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. He found himself in the middle of a controversy after people online noticed that one of his social media accounts followed an account with NSFW content. The pornographic archive account was seen on the actor's official X account's following list on Thursday, July 24. He has since unfollowed the account, but the damage was already done. Following a massive backlash since the news went viral, Yeo Jin Goo's agency stepped in to clarify that it was an accidental action by a staff member, not something the actor had done. Yeo Jin Goo's Agency Releases A Statement After The Incident Jin Goo's representative, as quoted by Newsen, said, 'The account in question is not personally managed by the actor — it is handled by staff. It was a simple misclick." The actor's representative further assured fans that they would be cautious with account activities in the future, stating, 'We will take steps to ensure this doesn't happen again." Who Is Yeo Jin Goo? Also called 'Nation's Little Brother," Yeo Jin Goo ventured into acting as a child artist with the 2005 film Sad Movie. Following this, he appeared in several TV shows and films, including A Frozen Flower (2008), Giant (2010), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and Missing You (2012). In 2013, Jin Goo shot to fame with his role as the titular character in the action thriller Hwayi: A Monster Boy. Besides earning praises from both the audience and critics, he also bagged the Best New Actor award at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards. He first led a series as the lead actor in 2015, when he starred in the teen vampire series Orange Marmalade. After working in a few other series and films, he was finally roped in to play the male lead in the fantasy K-drama Hotel del Luna, co-starring IU. The drama proved to be a commercial success, achieving the highest ratings during its run. Yeo Jin Goo is currently seen on the variety show The Great Escape: The Story, where the cast works together to solve elaborate escape room challenges. He has joined the original cast members, Kang Ho Dong, Kim Dong Hyun, and Yoo Byung Jae, alongside Go Kyung Pyo and Baekhyun. The show premiered on TVING on Wednesday, July 23. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Yeo Jin Goo faces backlash over obscene account follow; Agency issues clarification, says it was a staff mistake
Actor Yeo Jin Gu , known for his roles in 'The Crowned Clown' and 'Hotel del Luna', has recently come under fire after fans of the actor went through his social media following list. The actor's account was recently found to have followed an account on his social media which posts obscene content, sparking online debate against the star. Yeo Jin Gu accidentally follows account with obscene and sexual content On July 24, fans pointed out that one of the accounts that the actor was following online was known for posting adult content. According to Newsen reports, however, a quick clarification was provided after the actor started facing a lot of backlash. The star's representative company issued a prompt statement clarifying that the mistake was committed by a staff member, and that the actor himself had no hand in following the account. The statement read, "The account in question is not the actor's account but is managed by a staff member.' They added, 'It was simply a misclick, and we will take steps to ensure something like this does not happen again'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Since the incident sparked online debates, the account has already been unfollowed by the actor's account online. More about Yeo Jin Gu Yeo Jin Gu is a prolific actor who entered the entertainment industry with his role in ' Sad Movie ' as a child actor in 2005. He then went on to work in various films and TV projects that managed to help him rise to popularity. As of right now, he is one of the most well-known and sought-after actors in the industry. 'Currently, he is starring in the popular variety show, ' The Great Escape: The Story '. Some of his other works include, but are not limited to, 'Beyond Evil', 'Link: Eat, Love, Kill', 'My Absolute Boyfriend', 'The Reputable Family', and 'Can Anyone Love'.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Nation's Little Brother' Yeo Jin Goo caught following adult account - K-drama fans can't believe
As the Hallyu wave continues to surge globally, Korean celebrities find themselves under intense scrutiny - where even the tiniest misstep can snowball into a full-blown scandal. In this hyperconnected digital age, a single click - accidental or not - can ignite a storm. That's exactly what happened when beloved K-drama star Yeo Jin Goo, often called 'Nation's Little Brother,' became the unexpected focus of a social media frenzy. The Hotel del Luna actor became a trending topic after eagle-eyed netizens noticed that his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account had followed a pornographic archive page. The unexpected move caused immediate shock and confusion among fans, who scrambled to make sense of the situation. Did Yeo Jin Goo follow an adult account? However, according to a report by Koreaboo, the admin of the adult account claimed that the follow was accidental. They explained that Yeo likely clicked it by mistake - and shortly after, the actor's account unfollowed the page. However, the damage was already been done and screenshots of the same were shared online with reactions pouring in, and the topic going viral across multiple platforms. Yeo Jin Goo: From child prodigy to acclaimed K-drama star About the actor, he is no stranger to the spotlight. He began his journery as a child actor, earning the endearing title of' 'Nation's Little Brother' for his emotional roles and youthful charm. He rose to prominence with his haunting performance in Hwayi: A Monster Boy, a role that earned him the Best New Actor award at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards. Over the years, he has proven his versatility having worked in dramas like The Crowned Clown, Hotel del Luna, and Beyond Evil and quickly became one of the most respected young actors in the industry. While this recent incident may have been a blip on an otherwise spotless image, it's clear that fans continue to support him - and eagerly await his next on-screen chapter. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
