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The producers of the film "HOPE" have announced that they will take strong, company-wide action against an individual who raised allegations regarding actor Hwang Jung-min's private life.
In a joint press release issued on the 29th, Plus M Entertainment, the investment and distribution company for "HOPE," and Forged Films, the production company, stated, "We express our strong regret regarding the recent issue, and make it clear that this matter is already subject to legal action due to actor Hwang Jung-min being the victim of stalking."
They continued, "However, an individual identified as A has been sending maliciously edited contents via email to both companies and partners of 'HOPE,' while repeatedly uploading and deleting posts on social media defaming the actor and the movie, thereby causing damage that constitutes obstruction of business," adding, "A even showed movements to hinder the film's smooth sailing during the preparation period for its release and at critical junctures affecting its box office momentum."
The two companies stated, "This not only inflicts damage on the overall business of 'HOPE' but also maliciously tarnishes the efforts and reputation of the officials who worked hard for the film." They added, "We define this as intentional harm against 'HOPE' and will respond strongly. Both companies are actively reviewing legal actions regarding the facts that adversely affected 'HOPE' and plan to continue taking tough measures to prevent additional damage."
Recently, individual A sparked controversy by releasing messages and recording files on social media allegedly exchanged with Hwang Jung-min.
Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, released an official statement on the afternoon of the 29th, saying, "The author of the malicious posts regarding Hwang Jung-min is a stalking crime suspect who continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min," and added, "We filed a criminal complaint against the author last year."
The agency explained, "The court issued provisional measures, including restraining orders, against the suspect on three occasions, and recognized the stalking charges, issuing a summary order of a 3 million won fine." They also stated, "We plan to take additional legal action regarding the maliciously edited posts."
Hwang Jung-min has been meeting audiences through the film "HOPE," which was released on the 15th.
(Photo: Yonhap News / Reported by Kim Ji-hye, SBS Entertainment News)
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