July 12, 2010 07:00 AM | by 
It’s been recently reported that actor Choi Chul Ho (from drama ‘Dong Yi’) has sparked controversy by violently kicking a woman. On the 11th, he came clean to apologize and expressed regrets of denying his violent act.
A Yongin police station spokesperson revealed, “Choi Chul Ho had pushed a woman to the ground at around 2:20 AM on July 8th near the streets of Pungdeokcheon-dong, Yongin. After pushing her to the ground, he then kicked her body from behind. His violent act was caught on a CCTV at a nearby store.”
Although the actor originally denied it, this is the clip from CCTV caught Choi Chul Ho’s act on cam:
Seeing how matters got worse, Choi Chul Ho sent a formal apology to the public:
“I am deeply sorry for the fans who have showed their love and support towards the drama, Dong Yi. As a well-known celebrity, I made a huge mistake.
It’s my fault that I have denied doing these actions earlier, and because of that, I am extremely sorry for those fans who have supported Dong Yi.
Up until now, a lot of people have been showing their love and interest towards me, but I have ended up doing a stupid deed.
To the hard-working director, script-writer, the staff, the cast, and mostly to the dedicated and loving fans, I offer my deepest apologies.
Because of me, the production of Dong Yi has been damaged, and my heart truly aches because of that. I’m sorry.”
He also appeared in a press conference at Seoul Palace Hotel on July 11th to show his regrets in person:
“I was worried about losing my popularity after gaining it just last year. This thought (lie) just flashed across my mind when it happened (violence). I’m sorry especially to my family, fans and everyone and I offer my sincere apologies.”
However, the actor will not be charged because the female victim decided to not pursue the case.