Hwang Jung-min Labels Netizen's Posts 'Stalking,' but Accuser Fires Back with Continued Revelations

Actor Hwang Jung-min has stated that he suffered from stalking by an individual who posted malicious content about him, but the person, identified as A, has denied the claims and continued to make counter-revelations.

On July 30, A took to social media to refute the official statement released by Hwang's agency, Sam Company. A emphasized, "The stalking case is currently undergoing a formal trial, so a definitive guilty verdict has not been finalized," adding, "We have requested a formal trial to contest the summary order of a 3 million won fine."

Previously, Sam Company defined the writer of the malicious posts regarding Hwang as a "stalking crime suspect who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min." The agency explained, "Hwang Jung-min has filed a criminal complaint against the suspect, and the court has issued provisional measures against the suspect three times, including restraining orders. Furthermore, acknowledging the stalking charges, the court issued a summary order imposing a 3 million won fine."

In response, A stated that this does not constitute a finalized guilty verdict and noted that the first-instance trial for a 200 million won damage suit filed against Hwang is still ongoing. A also emphasized that the court's provisional restraining order is merely a temporary measure aimed at protecting the complainant.

At the same time, A claimed that although they initially shared a relationship between a fan and an actor, Hwang initiated contact first in August 2023, marking the beginning of their "private interactions."

According to A, the two first met in August 2023 at a VIP premiere for the film Smugglers. A claimed that after exchanging contact information at the event, they met a total of four times until late 2024. Communication between the two reportedly cut off around May of last year.

During this process, A revealed that Hwang proposed a soju brand business. A claimed to have worked on related tasks as a design practitioner, but suffered significant damage when Hwang unilaterally cut off contact.

A repeatedly asserted that their relationship with Hwang was a mutual "private interaction." In response to a report by Dispatch stating that "Hwang Jung-min and A met a total of three times, and there was no physical skinship," A made claims to the effect of, "Strictly speaking, there was skinship even during our first meeting."

Emphasizing that this issue is "emotional, sexual, and labor exploitation that occurred amidst a significant power asymmetry," A stated, "What I have demanded over the past two years is solely Hwang Jung-min's direct explanation." A added, "The substantial truth of our relationship cannot be obscured by, nor should it be buried under, a single procedural incident of 'stalking' that occurred during the course of the relationship."

On the other hand, Hwang has defined A's actions as "stalking," claiming that the behavior caused harm not only to himself but also to his family by approaching his son. Nevertheless, A continues to contact various media outlets and press forward with revelations about Hwang even after the release of Hwang's official statement.

Hwang, who is currently meeting audiences through the film HOPE, plans to proceed with scheduled stage greetings this weekend.

 

(Photo: Yonhap News) (Written by Kim Ji-hye, SBS Entertainment News)
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