Actor Lee Seohan, was it a joke?
A rookie actor Lee Seohan apologized for his midnight incident, explaining that illegal filming itself was a “directed film” amid the so-called “hidden camera shooting controversy.” However, criticism is pouring out against Lee Seohan because “illegal filming” of taking physical or private scenes without the consent of the parties constitutes a “digital sex crime” charge, and should not be done as a joke.
Lee Seohan posted a video on his Instagram account showing the two, man and woman acting sexually. The images of the man and woman were covered by logos, but their behaviors were exposed to the public without filters. The video was deleted about an hour later, but it spread rapidly through online communities in the meantime. In particular, suspicions arose that the video was taken from the angle of illegal filming as it appeared to be secretly filmed. In particular, there were speculations that the location in the video was the studio of singer Bang Yedam, raising controversy.
As suspicions of illegal filming spread, Lee Seohan posted on his Instagram account on the same day and apologized, saying, “It was a joke between male friends about the video that was uploaded yesterday,” adding, “I am sorry to Yedam and his fans that the place of the video was the studio of the singer (Bang Yedam).” “I hope you will refrain from speculating and misunderstanding about this video in the future,” he said, adding, “I am sorry for causing the concern of those who watched the video, I will be careful.”
However, the public’s response was cold. Korean netizens asked for detailed explanations and explanations, pointing out why the video was filmed, why the video was distributed and did he get permission for uploading, and if he apologized to the victims. As social awareness of digital sex crimes is increasing recently, many people have questioned actor Lee Seohan and his behavior.
In response, actor Lee Seohan posted a second explanation on the morning of the 3rd, saying, “I am writing again with courage because my explanation, which was hard to talk a lot in fear and sorry, seems to have been rather controversial.” He said, “My close friends often drank while listening to music and watching movies at Yedam’s studio. Five people gathered and had a drinking party yesterday, and a drunk friend and Bang Yedam went home after 12 p.m.,” and explained, “Me and the rest of my friends posted a lot of directed situation videos on our private accounts in the process of having another drink, and it’s not illegal filming or anything like that.” He added, “I sincerely apologize to everyone who must have been offended by the video and the fans who care for me, and I will act carefully from now on, and I’m sorry again.”
Bang Yedam, known as the owner of the studio, also said through his agency GF Entertainment on the 3rd, “I’m so sorry for the concern,” and posted the same apology on his Instagram.
Nonetheless, there has been a flurry of criticism. Netizens have criticized him saying that it is absurd to shoot illegally even as a joke. Some netizens have raised their voices that they cannot trust the explanation and that an accurate investigation is needed as illegal filming is a clear criminal act. Controversy seems to be lingering over this. Lee has not posted any additional stance since then.
Meanwhile, actor Lee Seohan has debuted as an actor, but after the debut film he do not have any filmography.
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