He shared his side of the story on Instagram.
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Actor Choi Woo Shik has broken his silence after facing allegations of racially discriminating against a Black fan during a fashion show in Paris, France.
On June 28, Choi took to his social media to address the controversy directly, posting a statement in English.
Sorry if I missed you! I tried to sign as many autographs as I could, but time was just too short. I really hope we can meet again next time!
— Choi Woo Shik via Instagram
The statement came days after a Black fan shared a video on June 26 claiming she had been deliberately ignored by an actor at a Paris fashion show. She had brought a poster and a sign, hoping to get an autograph from someone she had long admired, but the actor allegedly avoided eye contact with her, signed autographs only for surrounding fans, and walked away.
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Online speculation quickly pointed to Choi Woo Shik as the actor in the video, sparking a wave of criticism from international fans. However, many others pushed back, noting the venue was packed and that the situation may have simply come down to limited time and a chaotic environment.
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The actor’s response denied any intentional discrimination, framed the situation as an unfortunate consequence of time constraints rather than deliberate exclusion, and expressed sincere regret to any fans he was unable to reach.