The stars and creator of Netflix hit “Beef” are responding to controversy that erupted over some comments made by cast member David Choe back in 2014.
At the time, Choe — who is also an acclaimed artist — was speaking during an appearance on his “DVDASA” podcast, telling what he purported to be a true story about getting a massage, and placing the female massage therapist’s hand on his genitals.
According to Variety, Choe described “numerous sexual acts,” which led co-host Asa Akira to respond, “Ew, you’re basically telling us that you’re a rapist now, and that the only way to get your d**k really hard is rape.” Choe responded.
Choe jokingly responded, “A successful rapist.” READ MORE: ‘Beef’ Star Ali Wong Got Netflix To Spend A Lot Of Money Just So She Could Kiss Keanu Reeves In 2019 Film ‘Always Be My Maybe’ On Friday, April 21, “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin and executive producers/stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong addressed the controversy in a statement to Variety. “The story David Choe fabricated nine years ago is undeniably hurtful and extremely disturbing,” reads the statement. “We do not condone this story in any way, and we understand why this has been so upsetting and triggering.
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