Hong Min-ki, a rising actor known for his roles in dramas such as 'The Thief Who Stole My Heart,' 'Love on a One-Way Bridge,' and 'Study Group,' is facing legal action over allegations of dating violence, assault, and threats.
On August 19, influencer A revealed on her Instagram story a legal notice sent to Hong Min-ki from a law firm, warning of impending legal action regarding illegal criminal activities.
The disclosed legal document includes the name of the law firm, as well as the names of Hong Min-ki and his agency. Notably, the document states that Hong Min-ki allegedly threw a soju bottle at A on the street, shattering it.
Additionally, the document claims that after A's phone was turned off and she could not be reached, Hong Min-ki made over 40 calls, suspecting her of cheating with her ex-boyfriend, and threatened, "I was going to kill both of you if I found you."
The legal notice also details that Hong Min-ki exhibited symptoms of shortness of breath and panic disorder, expressing anger towards A's ex-boyfriend, shouting, "I will kill that XX," and "I will kill you if I see you," while physically assaulting A by hitting her shoulder and choking her.
Furthermore, the document includes claims that Hong Min-ki suspected A of infidelity and sought evidence by secretly accessing her KakaoTalk messages, which was noted as an invasion of her privacy and secrets.
Allegations of drunk driving and resulting injuries were also mentioned in the legal notice. According to the document, Hong Min-ki allegedly drove an electric scooter with A while under the influence, causing her significant injury. It also states that A expressed her anxiety about his drunk driving but he continued to drive.
The legal notice released by A contains multiple allegations related to assault, threats, invasion of privacy, drunk driving, and injuries. However, it is important to note that the claims outlined in the document have not yet been confirmed as facts by law enforcement or the courts.
The names, birth dates, and agency address of the recipient in the document reportedly match those of Hong Min-ki, further fueling the controversy.
Hong Min-ki has reportedly completed filming for his upcoming project, 'Study Group Season 2.' If this issue gains significant public attention, it is expected to impact the drama's production team and broadcasting officials.
As of now, Hong Min-ki and his agency, Pable Entertainment, have not issued any official statement regarding the matter.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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