Controversy Surrounding 'Beef' Actor David Choe's Rape Remarks and Industry Silence

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The Netflix series "Beef" is facing controversy due to the involvement of co-star David Choe, who has been accused of sexual assault in the past. Despite a resurfaced controversy, the companies and creative team behind the show have not responded. Choe has issued apologies in the past and has recently moved closer to the pop culture mainstream. Social media users have called out the show's creators and Netflix for hiring Choe despite his past. Choe has responded to the controversy by filing DMCA copyright claims to remove clips of his podcast episode where he detailed the alleged assault.
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- ‘Beef’ Actor David Choe Shields Himself Behind Copyright After Resurfaced Clips Go Viral Where He Admits To ‘Rapey Behavior’ Yahoo Entertainment
- Twitter Took Down A Video Of “Beef” Actor David Choe Seemingly Describing Raping A Massage Therapist BuzzFeed News
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