South Korean actor Cho Jin-woong is reportedly now living in Malaysia after announcing his retirement from the entertainment industry following a controversy.
In an interview on the YouTube channel The Fact, a South Korean who also resides in Malaysia claimed to have spotted the actor walking past him.
However, the individual said they did not manage to capture any photo or video evidence.
“He walked by very quickly,” the person told The Fact.
The 50-year-old actor, who starred in the hit K-drama Signal, announced his retirement on Dec 6 after reports emerged of his decades-old juvenile record.
It was revealed that Cho had been sent to a juvenile detention facility while in high school for stealing cars and for charges that included robbery and rape.
Through his agency, Saram Entertainment, Cho acknowledged “wrongdoing as a minor”, but denied any involvement in sexual assault.
He also apologised for other offenses as an adult, including an assault during his early years in theatre that resulted in a fine and a past drunk-driving license suspension, according to Korea Herald.
After the retirement announcement, the actor reportedly went off the radar and cut off contact with fellow artistes.
He has also been inactive on social media and has not shared any personal updates.
