As musical actor Park Jun-hwi faces infidelity allegations before his wedding, he posted a handwritten apology after withdrawing from the show, with his fiancée also making a statement. Actor WOOJIN, who was mentioned in connection with the allegations, has also stepped down from the performance, and the fiancée of Park Jun-hwi, who posted the controversial photo, has clarified her position.
The incident began on June 5, when a photo was posted on Park Jun-hwi's Instagram. The photo features Park Jun-hwi and WOOJIN, appearing to be in underwear, bowing their heads. The photo was deleted within 10 minutes but quickly spread online. Following this, personal messages exchanged between Park Jun-hwi and WOOJIN were made public, raising suspicions that the two were in an extramarital relationship.
As the controversy spread, the production of the musical 'Bear the Musical,' in which the two were starring, stated, "Peter role Park Jun-hwi and Tanya role WOOJIN have withdrawn from the show due to personal reasons," providing an official position. The production of another work featuring Park Jun-hwi, 'Nijinsky,' also announced, "Actor Park Jun-hwi will withdraw for personal reasons," and announced cancellations of some performances along with alternative casting.
As the series of withdrawals in the performing arts world and public suspicions grew, Park Jun-hwi posted a handwritten apology on his social media on the 13th, clarifying his position. He said, "I sincerely apologize for not being able to convey my position immediately after the controversy arose, which has caused great disappointment" and admitted, "My reckless judgment and actions have caused irreparable harm to my fiancée, family, and fans."
In particular, Park Jun-hwi acknowledged the situation on June 4, saying, "While talking with WOOJIN at home while watching a performance video, my fiancée arrived unexpectedly. I recognize that my failure to mention this beforehand is a significant fault." However, he strongly refuted, stating, "The reports claiming I was in underwear, on the bed, and in an inappropriate relationship are all false."
He added, "I have never met WOOJIN privately, and on that day, there were no emotional or physical actions." He expressed his hope that the young actor WOOJIN would not be hurt by baseless speculation.
Park Jun-hwi's fiancée also made a direct clarification through a handwritten letter. She stated, "The controversial photo was posted based on my emotional judgment and was deleted immediately," adding, "I seriously take the fact that only part of it was captured, leading to provocative misunderstandings." She particularly emphasized, "The depictions of underwear, on the bed, and confirmations of infidelity are not true," and said, "I sincerely hope this matter does not become further exaggerated or distorted. I truly wish both actors could return to a peaceful daily life soon."
While the controversy seems to be settling, both Park Jun-hwi and WOOJIN have abruptly withdrawn from the musicals they were participating in, and the backlash continues. Most notably, with the upcoming marriage and the involvement of the fiancée in managing the private life controversy, attention is focused on their choices and future actions.
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