Korean stars hit by wave of unverified online allegations

Korean celebrities are increasingly finding themselves at the center of controversy over unverified online allegations, with actors Choi Woo-shik and Cha Ye-ryun among the latest targets of anonymous claims about their past behavior. Choi recently became the subject of an online post written by an internet user claiming to be a flight attendant. The user alleged that the actor had behaved rudely toward his manager during an in-flight meal service. The account has not been independently verified, and some internet users have questioned its credibility. As the post spread online, Choi's agency, Fable Company, issued a warning on Friday against the creation and circulation of false rumors. "Indiscriminately posting false information or maliciously distorting and exaggerating claims to create and spread rumors is clearly an illegal act that seriously infringes upon an actor's reputation and rights," the agency said. "We are continuously monitoring the posts in question and how they are being circulated, while collecting relevant evidence." The agency said it plans to take legal action against