Ji Chang Wook Agency Apologize for Indoor Smoking Incident, but Netizens Say He Didn't Have to

 Ji Chang Wook's agency recently apologized regarding his recent indoor smoking controversy.

A behind the scene footage showing Ji Chang Wook smoking while having a rehearsal of a scene on his recent drama Welcome to Samdalri shows the star smoking vape. After the outrage, the team eventually deleted the video.

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On February 11, the actor's agency issued an apology.

Hello, this is Spring Company.

We would like to apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable about Ji Chang Wook’s actions in the behind-the-scenes content from his drama that was released on January 26.

The behind-the-scenes content in question included a scene of actor Ji Chang Wook smoking an electronic cigarette indoors. The scene brought discomfort to those who saw it as improper.

Actor Ji Chang Wook also recognizes that his behavior was improper, and he feels sorry for disappointing many people. Once again, we deeply apologize to those who watched the content, along with the staff on set, the rest of the cast, and the viewers who gave their love to the drama.

With this incident in mind, we will take special care to prevent this kind of improper behavior from reoccurring in the future. Once again, we sincerely apologize for giving many people cause for concern through this incident.

Thank you for reading this long statement.

Thank you.

However, fans think he does not have to apologize. And they have a different opinion on the matter. Some comments include:

Agencies need to stop saying sorry for everything. That’s why some Koreans think they can control K-stars, like they own them.

 They should have just stayed quiet. The .gif and the pictures didn’t prove anything.  

Why do Korean agencys always say sorry, even when their stars didn’t do anything wrong?

 I hope people will leave Ji Chang Wook alone now. He’s a person, he smokes, let it go.”

They’re just being silly. Welcome to the real world 🌎

It wasn’t even a big deal, it was just someone not minding their own business, as usual 🙄

People just want to be upset. They must have nothing else to do! 

I agree, they should stop saying sorry. It just makes people want to make more ‘scandals’ for their five minutes of fame on TheQoo, or somewhere.

I bet they just said sorry to make the complainers be quiet 🤣  

There’s nothing wrong with smoking indoors. But JTBC should be more careful with their behind-the-scenes videos so the complainers can’t see it.