After actor Hwang Jung-min denied allegations regarding his private life circulating online, the production and distribution companies of the film 'Hope' expressed their strong regret over the issue.
According to Yonhap News on the 29th, Plus M Entertainment and Forged Films announced that the author of malicious posts has caused disruptions by sending emails to partners of 'Hope,' indicating they would take a firm stance against this interference.
The companies stated, "This not only harms the overall business of 'Hope' but also maliciously tarnishes the efforts and reputation of those involved in the film. We categorize this as intentional harm against 'Hope' and are actively considering legal action."
On the same day, Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, also released an official statement, saying, "The author of the malicious posts is a suspect in a stalking crime who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min. We filed a criminal complaint against the individual last year."
They added, "The court has imposed temporary measures, including a restraining order, on the suspect three times and acknowledged the stalking charges, issuing a summary order with a fine of 3 million won."
Furthermore, they stated, "We plan to take additional legal action regarding the maliciously edited posts and apologize for any distress caused by this situation."
On that day, social media saw a surge in posts raising allegations about Hwang Jung-min's private life. An individual identified as A claimed to have evidence, including text messages and recorded calls, which sparked controversy.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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