Trot singer Sook Hang (47, real name Han Sook-hang), who had announced her return to solo performances while denying allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a married man, has lost the first-trial ruling in a damages lawsuit filed by the man's wife.
On September 17, the 7th Civil Affairs Division of the Suwon District Court's Seongnam Branch held a sentencing hearing for the damages lawsuit filed by "A," the wife of the married man involved in the affair rumors with Sook Hang, and ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff.
Previously, informant A appeared on the December 29 broadcast of JTBC's "Case Chief" to claim that her husband had an affair with Sook Hang, left home, and was living with her. A also released footage showing physical contact between Sook Hang and her husband in an elevator, causing widespread controversy.
At the time, Sook Hang expressed frustration, explaining, "I started the relationship believing his claim that their marital relationship had practically broken down and only the legal finalization remained. He told me that property division and alimony settlements were already completed." She added, "I sincerely apologize for causing concern over personal matters," while announcing her departure from MBN's The Best K-Trot Singer, where she was appearing, and emphasizing that she would correct the facts through legal action.
However, with this first-instance ruling, the court recognized Sook Hang's liability for wrongful conduct and illegal acts regarding the breakdown of the marriage, meaning her claims of innocence were not accepted.
Meanwhile, Sook Hang, who had suspended her activities, has scheduled a solo performance titled "A Special Time with Fans, Back to Singing" on September 30 at the Arte Seoul Muse Hall in Mok-dong, Seoul. She reportedly expressed her stance, saying, "I will greet you with song rather than words. I am returning to the stage with the same mindset I had when I first started singing."
As the first-trial court recognized liability for the wrongful conduct, attention is focused on how Sook Hang will present herself to fans at this upcoming performance, marking her return to the stage after 9 months.
(Photo: SBS Entertainment News, reported by Kang Kyung-yoon)
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