Emerging South Korean actor Choo Young Woo faced heavy backlash after it was revealed that he was following KUBIN, a controversial YouTuber.

The revelation sparked debate among fans and netizens, leading to Choo's decision to unfollow the streamer.

Choo Young Woo is a rising star known for appearing in the television shows "The Tale of Lady Ok" and "The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call."

The actor's rising profile has put him under greater scrutiny, and his social media use has become an object of public curiosity in the Korean online community forum, theqoo.

With over 435,000 YouTube subscribers, KUBIN, a virtual jockey, has drawn criticism for using sensational thumbnails and captions to lure audiences.

Some of her headline-grabbing titles include lines like "Putting my 'nether regions' on the line as I say this" and "Do you want to have __EX with me?"

While she doesn't stream raunchy content or wear revealing clothes — KUBIN's clickbaiting style has earned her a few scowls.

After the discovery, critics slammed Choo on the internet, claiming he was setting a poor example for the community by whom he decided to follow on social media.

"Is he and Kim Sung Cheol like that?" one commenter suggested, linking to a similar battle involving another actor.

Others have called on Choo to exercise caution with his public social media relationships, given the risk to his image as a young star.

Here's what other Korean netizens are saying in theqoo:

Amidst the controversy, Choo was quick to act, immediately unfollowing KUBIN and addressing questions regarding his online presence.