Actor Hwang Jung-min's side has released a statement regarding recently circulated online posts.

On the 29th, his agency, SEM Company, stated regarding the poster A, "The writer of the malicious posts regarding Hwang Jung-min is a stalking crime suspect who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min."

The agency explained, "Hwang Jung-min filed a criminal complaint against the writer, and the court issued three temporary protective measures, including restraining orders, against the suspect," adding, "The court also acknowledged the stalking charges and issued a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won."

SEM Company added, "We plan to take additional legal action regarding maliciously edited posts as well," and said, "We apologize for causing concern through such an incident."

Recently, A caused a stir by releasing messages and audio files on social media, which were purported to have been exchanged with Hwang Jung-min.

<The following is the official statement from Hwang Jung-min's agency SEM Company>

Hello. This is SEM Company.

The writer of the malicious posts regarding Hwang Jung-min is a stalking crime suspect who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min.

Hwang Jung-min has filed a criminal complaint against the writer. The court issued three temporary protective measures, including restraining orders, against the suspect, and acknowledged the stalking charges to issue a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won.

SEM Company plans to take additional legal action regarding maliciously edited posts. We apologize for causing concern due to this incident. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)