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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

'Beef' Cast and Creators Stand by David Choe Amid Rape Controversy

The cast and creator of Netflix's hit show Beef have released a joint statement addressing the controversy surrounding cast member David Choe's 2014 comments about sexually assaulting a massage therapist. Choe apologized for the comments at the time, claiming they were fabricated for the sake of his podcast. The statement from Beef's showrunner and stars called Choe's story "undeniably hurtful and extremely disturbing" and acknowledged his past apology and efforts to seek mental health support. Choe has been attempting to have the offending clips from his podcast taken down from social media over copyright infringement.

via The Independent|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'Beef' stars stand by David Choe amidst rape controversy

The creator and stars of Netflix's "Beef" have defended actor David Choe over an old podcast episode in which he bragged about sexually assaulting a masseuse, which he now claims he made up. Choe has spent years apologizing for the story, initially claiming it was an "extension of my art," and later blaming mental illness. Despite his character's minor role, Choe's reputation has somewhat overshadowed the show's acclaim, with some viewers unhappy over his casting.

via The Washington Post|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, and 'Beef' Creator Stand by David Choe Amid Controversy"

The cast and creator of Netflix's Beef have released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding cast member David Choe's past comments about sexually assaulting a massage therapist. Choe had previously apologized for the comments, claiming they were fabricated for the sake of his podcast. The statement from showrunner Lee Sung Jin and stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong called Choe's story "undeniably hurtful and extremely disturbing," but acknowledged his past apologies and efforts to seek mental health support. Choe has been attempting to have the offending clips from his podcast taken down from social media over copyright infringement.

via The Independent|

#ali-wong #beef #controversy

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

'Beef' stars and creator respond to David Choe's controversial comments and rape story.

The creators of Netflix's "Beef" have released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the casting of David Choe, whose comments from 2014 about "rapey behavior" have resurfaced. Choe has since denied the story, but clips from his podcast have been criticized as describing rape and sexual assault. The show's creators seemingly defended Choe while condemning his previous comments, and many have criticized the show's decision to cast him. Twitter removed critical tweets about Choe's behavior after they were labeled with a "report from the copyright holder" notice.

via NBC News|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Beef" stars defend David Choe amidst resurfaced rape comments controversy

The creator and stars of Netflix's "Beef" have responded to the controversy surrounding resurfaced comments about rape made by actor David Choe on a 2014 podcast. Choe, who plays a supporting role as Isaac Cho in the series, discusses sexually assaulting a masseuse, a story he later claimed was fictional. The show's creator and leads acknowledged the incident as "upsetting and triggering" and stated that they do not condone the story in any way. Choe has not addressed the most recent controversy publicly.

via CBS News|

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entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

"Beef" stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong address David Choe's controversial comments

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, co-stars of the Netflix series "Beef," have spoken out in support of David Choe, who has come under fire for comments he made about sexual assault. In a joint statement with the show's creator, Lee Sung Jin, Yeun and Lee say that Choe has apologized and "put in the work" to better himself. Choe had described his "rapey behavior" towards a massage therapist in a 2014 clip, which he later said was fabricated.

via South China Morning Post|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

The Fallout from David Choe's Controversy Surrounding 'Beef'

The creator and stars of Netflix's show "Beef" have responded to criticism against cast member David Choe, who joked about being a "successful rapist" during a 2014 podcast interview. They called Choe's story "undeniably hurtful and extremely disturbing" but said he's "put in the work to get the mental health support he needed." Choe plays Isaac, the older, frequently-incarcerated cousin of Yeun's character Danny in "Beef." The show rose to No. 2 on Netflix's Top 10 list of English-language shows after its release on April 6.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

The Controversial Legacy of David Choe.

Netflix's show "Beef" has received critical acclaim, but its legacy has been tainted by controversy surrounding cast member David Choe's history of bragging and joking about rape. Despite this, the show's creators and cast have remained silent. Choe's casting exemplifies the pitfalls of Hollywood casting, where nepotism and creator mythology prevail over equal opportunity. Stunt casting, the placement of non-actor celebrities in onscreen roles, has become increasingly common and blurs the boundaries between art and life. The industry's focus on fame over accountability means that even if Choe is deplatformed, it won't solve the problem of powerful people in power.

via BuzzFeed News|

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entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

The David Choe 'Beef' Controversy: A Recap.

Artist David Choe, known for his graffiti work and paintings at Facebook headquarters, is facing renewed backlash over his 2014 claims of a sexual encounter with a massage therapist who did not give her consent. Choe's remarks resurfaced after he played a major part in the hit Netflix series "Beef." While some praised his performance, others called on Netflix, Ali Wong, and Steven Yeun to address Choe's controversy. Despite the backlash, "Beef" remains at No. 2 on Netflix's "Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. Today."

via Los Angeles Times|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

The David Choe Rape Controversy: Netflix, 'Beef' Producers, and A24 Under Fire.

Actor David Choe, who stars in Netflix's hit series Beef, has used DMCA takedown notices to remove a 2014 podcast clip in which he graphically detailed his "rapey behaviour". Choe claimed the clip was causing him reputational harm, but critics accused him of abusing copyright takedown procedures to censor journalists. Twitter suspended journalists' accounts until the clips were removed, prompting the Freedom of Press Foundation to defend journalists' "fair use" of the "newsworthy" clip. Choe also sent a takedown request to Google.

via Ars Technica|

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controversy2 years ago•4 min saved

David Choe Faces Backlash Over Resurfaced Rape Comments and 'Beef' Role.

Artist and Beef actor David Choe faced backlash after a resurfaced video of him graphically describing raping a woman on a 2014 podcast went viral on Twitter. The Los Angeles-based artist, who became famous for painting murals for Facebook, was recently featured on Netflix's popular show Beef. The video was removed due to copyright claims, and Choe has stated that the story was fictional. Several media outlets reported on the comments in 2014, but Choe responded by stating that he was an artist and storyteller, and that the podcast was not a representation of his reality.

via ARTnews|

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entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

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

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.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

David Choe's Rape Comments Spark Controversy and Backlash.

Audio clips of David Choe, star of Netflix's Beef, joking about sexually assaulting a massage therapist have been removed from Twitter after he filed Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices. The clips were from a 2014 episode of Choe's podcast DVDASA and had been posted by writers Aura Bogado and Meecham Whitson Meriweather. In the episode, Choe detailed numerous non-consensual sex acts, which he claimed were fictional. Choe has not yet responded to the removal of the clips.

via BBC|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

David Choe's 'Rapey Behavior' Comments Resurface, Sparks Backlash and Copyright Controversy

Actor David Choe, who stars in Netflix's Beef, has used copyright laws to have Twitter take down resurfaced audio clips from a 2014 episode of the now-defunct podcast DVDASA, where he admitted to "rapey behavior." Choe seemingly shielded himself from backlash by citing copyright infringement. In the clips, Choe retells a story where he forced a masseuse into performing oral sex on him. Choe had already denied the story in 2014, saying that his podcast was not a news show and that the stories were not fact.

via Deadline|

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controversy2 years ago•4 min saved

David Choe's Copyright Defense Over Resurfaced 'Rapey Behavior' Remarks

David Choe, known for his role in "Beef," is facing backlash after a resurfaced 2014 clip from his former podcast "DVDASA" went viral. In the clip, Choe can be heard joking about nonconsensual sexual encounters. Choe has taken aggressive measures to prevent the clip from being shared, sending notices of copyright infringement to social media users who have posted snippets of the interview. Choe maintains that his comments were humorous in nature and not descriptive of something he actually did.

via IndieWire|