Choi Woo Sik’s Encounter With Black American Celebrity Reignites Racism Debate
Choi Woo Sik is facing backlash over racism accusations.
The controversy began after a fan shared her experience with him at Paris Fashion Week. Despite being a fan, she said he signed items for everyone except her. This sparked claims he treated her differently because of her race.
Fans dug up more incidents. In June 2023, Choi Woo Sik attended the AMI menswear show in Paris, sitting next to singer and actress Halle Bailey, famous for playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
Netizens resurfaced clips from the event, accusing him of weird behavior next to Bailey.
Some say these clips prove racist attitudes.
Fans on Twitter shared strong reactions:
Black women don’t bite @ Choi Wooshik!!! Because look at him doing the most beside Halle Bailey at an AMI event some years ago. Now at another event he signs for everyone except the black girl standing in front of him. Tf is your problem bro?
— Unorthodox (@kdrama_outofbox) June 26, 2026
he fr think hes a hotshot with that ugly ass face and attitude like get the fuck back to nugudom
— m (@monemoneajh) June 26, 2026
Mind you he can speak English,I always see guys saying ohhh he’s uncomfortable because he can’t speak English with some idols,or they say Koreans hate skinship
— atiny x carat 4 U (@kdpop1567) June 26, 2026
There’s also a video pointed out where Choi Woo Sik appears to ignore a Black fan.
Watch this video clearly he made a heart sign with the other girl then removed his hand immediately it was the black girls turn.
Check his face while signing for her and check his face during others.
HE’S A RACIST.
— Favored (@Your_favored) June 26, 2026
Fans are still waiting for Choi Woo Sik to address these allegations. So far, no official response.