Actor Ha Jung-woo./Courtesy of News1

Actor Ha Jung-woo apologized after being embroiled in controversy for leaving an inappropriate comment in response to a fan's request for a nickname on social media.

According to reports on the 21st, Ha Jung-woo recently received a request on his social media from a fan with the surname Choi to 'give me a nickname,' to which he replied with the comment 'Choi sex enhancer.' This revelation sparked controversy in online communities over his inappropriate remarks. Ha Jung-woo has since deleted the problematic comment.

His agency, Workhouse Company, issued a statement that day, saying, 'We deeply apologize to the individual who felt uncomfortable due to our artist (Ha Jung-woo)'s social media.' It added, 'The actor also reached out to the fan directly to apologize and have a discussion. We promise to be more cautious and deliberate in our communication with fans moving forward.'

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