What did Choi Hyun-wook say while drunk? - A complete summary of the drunken live stream controversy

Actor Choi Hyun-wook caused a huge stir by starting a live broadcast early in the morning while heavily intoxicated. We will clarify exactly what he said to cause such a commotion, and even summarize his past controversies all at once.

Did you guys happen to see this news?? 😭 Actor Choi Hyun-wook, who is super hot these days for his acting skills, suddenly became a trending topic(?), and the reason is a bit baffling. SNS live broadcast while drunk from early morning It means they turned it on. Reactions among fans are completely divided, so I was actually a bit surprised while summarizing the situation. Let's go over what happened step by step!

1. The beginning of the incident, an early morning Instagram Live

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It is said that on the morning of August 30th, Choi Hyun-wook suddenly started a live broadcast on his Instagram account. It was reportedly around 7:27 AM, and he appeared with somewhat disheveled hair and a tired-looking face. They say he did. It is reported that he already sounded intoxicated just from his voice.

2. What was actually said

As comments from overseas fans continued to pour in, Choi Hyun-wook reportedly said this.

It seems like there are a lot of foreigners here. I assume the translation will work out on its own, but you need to treat Koreans well.

And he also made a self-deprecating remark while looking at his own face.

"Don't I look really ugly right now? It's because I'm a pig."

He reportedly responded to fans' concerns about the drunk broadcast like this.

Koreans will be asleep at this time. So there is no one to stop them.
"I'm so happy that there's no one to stop me at this time."

Honestly, I was a bit taken aback seeing these comments, too... The wording definitely gave off the vibe of being drunk 😅

3. What was the fans' reaction?

Naturally, the reactions were completely divided. "What's wrong with an adult drinking alcohol?" There was also that opinion, but It was pointed out that Choi Hyun-wook should take responsibility for his words and actions, given that he is an actor with a large teenage fanbase and has frequently played student roles. They say it was just as tough, too. Especially Turning on the broadcast while heavily intoxicated in the early morning hours is inappropriate in itself. There was a loud voice saying that it was done.

4. Actually, It's Not the First Time: A Comprehensive Summary of Past Controversies

The reason this controversy has escalated so significantly is precisely because Choi Hyun-wook has had several private life issues in the past. Let's summarize them in a table.

2022 Leaked video of smoking while socializing with women at a club
October 2023 Video of illegal cigarette butt disposal after smoking on Apgujeong Rodeo Street spreads → Fine imposed, handwritten apology posted
2024 S N Controversy arises over nude silhouette exposed on reflective surface after posting a photo of a prop.
October 2025 KBO throws fastball at child batter during semi-playoff ceremonial first pitch → Safety concerns raised, club apologizes

At this rate, it amounts to getting involved in big or small controversies almost every year, so there were a lot of reactions from fans saying, "This time it's a bit too much."

5. Choi Hyun-wook Profile, Who is this actor?

For those who might not be familiar with Choi Hyun-wook, let me briefly introduce him. He played baseball until his first year of high school before making his debut in 2019 with the web drama 'Real: Time: Love'. Since then, he has been recognized for his acting skills through appearances in 'Racket Boys', 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One', 'Weak Hero Class 1', and 'Sparkling Watermelon'. Recently, he left a strong impression by working alongside Choi Min-sik in the Netflix series 'The Boy at the End of the Row'. With the casting for Director Jang Jae-hyun's new film and Yoo Ah-in's comeback movie 'Vampire' already confirmed, attention is focused on his future endeavors.

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💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. When was Choi Hyun-wook's drunk live stream broadcast?
A. It took place via my Instagram account around 7:27 AM on August 30, 2026.

Q. What exactly did Choi Hyun-wook say during the live stream?
A. He made remarks such as, "You have to treat South Koreans well," "Isn't he too ugly? It's because he's a pig," and "Koreans are probably sleeping at this hour, so there's no one to stop them."

Q. Has Choi Hyun-wook been involved in controversies in the past?
A. Yes, I have been involved in several controversies, including being spotted smoking at a club in 2022, littering cigarette butts in 2023, an incident involving exposure on social media in 2024, and a controversy over throwing the ceremonial first pitch in 2025.

Q. What projects is Choi Hyun-wook currently appearing in?
A. I appeared in Netflix's 'The Boy at the End of the Row' and have been cast in Director Jang Jae-hyun's film 'Vampire'.