7 days ago
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- 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'.
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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'.