In an episode, Choe spoke of coercing a masseuse to perform oral sex on him.

The controversy has shadowed Choe since then, and he apologized ina statement posted to Instagramin 2017.

He wrote in part, “Though I said those words, I did not commit those actions.

David Choe in ‘Beef’

David Choe in ‘Beef’.Credit: Andrew Cooper/Netflix

It did not happen.

I have ZERO history of sexual assault.

I am deeply sorry for any hurt I’ve brought to anyone through my past words.”

Steven Yeun, David Choe, and Ali Wong

Steven Yeun, David Choe, and Ali Wong.Michael Buckner/Getty Images

EW has reached out to Netflix, A24, and Choe for comment.