Hwang Jung-min's Agency Denies Private Life Rumors, Cites Stalker Suspect
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- Actor Hwang Jung-min's agency denied online rumors about his private life, identifying the source as a stalker suspect.
- The agency stated Hwang has filed a criminal complaint against the suspect, who has been issued restraining orders.
- Legal action is planned against further malicious posts, with the agency apologizing for causing concern.
Actor Hwang Jung-min's agency has vehemently denied recent online rumors concerning his private life, asserting that the allegations originate from an individual accused of stalking the actor.
The perpetrator of the malicious posts related to Mr. Hwang Jung-min is a stalking crime suspect who has continuously harassed Mr. Hwang Jung-min.
Sam Company, Hwang's management agency, released a statement on Wednesday identifying the author of the malicious posts as a suspect in a stalking case against Hwang. The agency confirmed that Hwang has filed a criminal complaint against this individual.
Mr. Hwang Jung-min has filed a criminal complaint against the author.
According to the statement, a court has issued three separate interim orders against the suspect, including a restraining order, and has acknowledged the stalking charges, resulting in a summary order for a fine of 3 million won. Sam Company indicated that further legal action will be taken against any maliciously edited or fabricated posts.
The court has issued provisional measures such as a prohibition of approach three times against the suspect and has issued a summary order for a fine of 3 million won, acknowledging the stalking charges.
The agency concluded by apologizing to fans and the public for any distress caused by the unfounded rumors.
Sam Company plans to take additional legal action against the maliciously edited posts.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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