Actor Jung Eun-pyo expressed his displeasure over an advertisement that used unauthorized photos and videos of his son, Jung Ji-woong, who is currently attending Seoul National University.
On August 12, Jung Eun-pyo shared on his Instagram, "A few days ago, I received a tip from a subscriber that an influencer was using photos and videos of Ji-woong and me to promote a book."
The post included the phrase, 'Jung Eun-pyo's son, who only read books since childhood, ended up at Seoul National University,' along with clips from a past television appearance featuring the father-son duo. It also made it appear as if Jung Eun-pyo was personally recommending the book.
Jung Eun-pyo stated, "While both Ji-woong and I like the book, I believe advertising without permission is a different matter, so I politely commented asking for it to be removed."
He added, "Initially, they sent me a direct message (DM) with the advertising text. While it seemed to convey that the book is good and has received praise, that doesn’t justify unauthorized advertising."
Fortunately, he noted, "I received a message apologizing for taking down the post right away," and mentioned that he blocked the influencer's Instagram account.
Finally, he remarked, "I wonder if that person will face any repercussions, but blocking them is the best action I can take. I hope there are no negative feelings towards the publisher, as it is not their fault."
Previously, Jung Eun-pyo and his son gained popularity by appearing on the SBS variety show 'Star Junior Show: Bungeoppang.' In 2022, it was reported that Jung Ji-woong had been accepted into Seoul National University, which garnered significant attention.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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