Actor Cho Jin-woong announced through his agency Saturday that he will retire from acting, as criticism continues to deepen over past offenses he committed as a minor. In a message to media, he apologized for disappointing his fans and said that his decision is the right way to bear the responsibility for his past wrongdoing. The controversy erupted after a local media outlet reported on allegations that Cho had committed an offense in his teens and was tried as a juvenile delinquent. Cho has acknowledged having juvenile records but denied allegations linking him to sexual assault. "I sincerely apologize for disappointing everyone who has trusted and supported me due to my disgraceful past actions," he said in the message released by his agency. "I humbly accept all the criticism, and as of today, I will halt all activities and bring my acting career to an end," he said. "I will do my utmost to reflect on myself and stand again as a better person." Online rumors have surfaced alleging that Cho was involved in a car theft and sexual assault while in high school and subsequently served time