Actor Jang Dong-joo Sparks Concern After Cryptic Social Media Post and Disappearance

Actor Jang Dong-joo has caused concern among fans and industry insiders after posting a cryptic message on social media, after which he has become unreachable.

On the 31st, Jang Dong-joo shared a black image on his personal social media account with the caption, "I'm sorry." This post quickly garnered attention and led to an outpouring of concerned comments from fans and acquaintances asking about his well-being.

His agency, Nexus E&M, cautiously stated to 'OSEN', "We have seen the social media post and are attempting to contact the actor. We are currently in the process of verifying the details."

Meanwhile, a representative from the upcoming SBS drama 'I'm Not a Human Yet,' a project Jang Dong-joo recently completed filming, confirmed, "All filming for the production has been wrapped up. We are currently investigating the details of actor Jang Dong-joo's situation." The drama, starring Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon, recently concluded its production and is slated for a 2026 premiere.

Born in 1994, Jang Dong-joo debuted in the 2012 play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and gained wider recognition through the drama 'School 2017.' He has since appeared in various projects, including 'Criminal Minds' and 'Class of Lies.' In 2021, he also received praise for a good deed where he witnessed a drunk driving hit-and-run and apprehended the perpetrator himself.

Korean netizens expressed worry, commenting, 'I'm worried about what happened,' 'That social media post is really unsettling,' and 'I hope he can be reached soon.'