The controversy surrounding actor Hwang Jung-min continues as a current lawyer has stated that the claims made by a woman identified as A regarding recorded conversations indicate both an affair and stalking.
In a video released on August 4 on the YouTube channel 'Knowing Lawyer,' attorney Lee Ji-hoon stated, "In 2023, Hwang Jung-min and woman A can be seen as having an extramarital relationship," adding that "the one-sided stalking by the woman began in 2025, and the timelines do not overlap."
Lee commented on the recordings and messages shared by A, saying, "For a married person to say to another person, 'It's our first date,' 'I'm so excited,' 'You're cute,' 'I want to hug you,' and 'I should take you home' is problematic. This is not just a misunderstanding; it is simply an affair."
He further explained, "Engaging in sexual relations with another person is not the only way to legally constitute infidelity. If meals, gifts, or expressions exceed the bounds of a typical relationship, it can also be considered infidelity."
Regarding A's alleged stalking, Lee stated, "A contacted Hwang Jung-min despite being told not to, which constitutes stalking."
He added, "If A had matters to resolve with Hwang Jung-min, she should have pursued legal channels such as sending a formal notice. Approaching his son and sending a will constitutes intimidation, which could lead to charges against A."
Lee emphasized, "Although A claims she has filed for a formal trial and is not yet a stalking criminal, the actions are clear."
Hwang Jung-min and A reportedly met at a film screening in July 2023 and had four meetings until July 2024.
According to the KakaoTalk messages shared by A, Hwang Jung-min said, "It's our first date, so you should take me home," and "I'm so excited."
Hwang also reportedly told A, "Your KakaoTalk profile picture is so cute," and expressed, "I want to hug you. If we like each other, we should want to hug, right?"
In response, Hwang's agency, Sam Company, stated, "The individual posting malicious content about Hwang Jung-min is a suspect in stalking who has continuously harassed him."
The court has issued a temporary restraining order against A, along with a fine of 3 million won, but A has contested this and is currently undergoing a first trial.
A has countered the agency's claims, calling them "one-sided assertions," alleging that Hwang used a multi-profile messenger to communicate secretly and that their conversations continued even during the period cited by the agency as harassment, specifically a phone call record from August 20, 2024.
A is currently pursuing a lawsuit against Hwang Jung-min for 200 million won in damages, indicating that the legal battle between the two is likely to continue for some time.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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