On April 13, 2025, Nam Yoon Su’s agency, Garten, issued an official statement in response to an incident involving the actor’s Instagram account.
The controversy arose when fans noticed that a repost containing mature adult content had suddenly appeared on his profile.
This caused confusion and concern among fans, prompting questions about whether the account had been hacked or if the actor had knowingly shared the inappropriate material.
According to the agency’s explanation, the repost was not intentional and there was no hacking involved.
They attributed the incident to a mishap with Instagram’s relatively new “repost” feature, which allows users to reshare another user’s post without requiring confirmation before doing so.
The agency stated that at the time the post went up, Nam Yoon Su was driving and had his phone in his pocket. Somehow, the content was accidentally reposted from his account during this time, without his knowledge.
Once fans started alerting him through a fan communication platform, Nam Yoon Su reportedly pulled over to check what had happened.
He was shocked to discover the explicit post on his account, which had been visible for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Upon realizing what had occurred, he promptly deleted it. The actor initially considered the incident minor and thought it would pass unnoticed, but after the repost circulated widely and drew public attention, both he and his agency decided to release a formal apology and explanation.
The agency emphasized that Nam Yoon Su did not post or delete the content himself intentionally, and that he had no idea it was even shared.
They took responsibility for the confusion and apologized to fans and the public for the inappropriate content being associated with the actor, even if only for a short time.
They acknowledged that the post had caused discomfort and expressed regret that it happened, reiterating that it was entirely unintentional and a result of technological quirks.
In addition to the agency’s statement, Nam Yoon Su also addressed the issue personally via Instagram Stories.
In his message, he apologized for the unexpected repost, expressed his regret over the discomfort it caused to fans and the public, and promised to be more cautious in the future.
His message conveyed sincerity and concern, reflecting how seriously he was taking the matter despite its accidental nature.
Nam Yoon Su has recently been in the spotlight for his work in the hit drama “Love in the Big City” and is currently preparing for his upcoming film “Killing Time.”
Though the Instagram incident was unfortunate, many fans have shown support for how quickly and transparently he and his team handled the situation.
