Rapper Yang Hong-won has found himself embroiled in infidelity allegations just five days after his wedding. The controversy escalated as claims of financial demands from the accuser and additional clarifications from the accompanying woman surfaced.
The incident began on October 23 when an individual claiming to be a friend of Yang posted allegations on social media. This person, referred to as A, asserted that Yang entered a motel with another woman three to four weeks before his wedding. A shared recorded phone calls, videos presumed to be from past encounters, and messages sent to Yang's wife, Won Hyun-joo.
In the released call, A asked Yang if he remembered the events in Suwon and requested a loan of 300,000 won. Yang responded by advising against any wrongdoing.
A continued the revelations during a live broadcast on social media, stating that the allegations were made for attention and financial gain, expressing satisfaction with the increase in followers.
Another individual claiming to have been present at the scene also emerged, alleging that A manipulated the situation for financial gain and claimed to have been extorted out of 5 million won by A.
Agency Denies Infidelity Allegations
As the controversy spread, Yang's agency, AP Alchemy, issued an official statement on October 23 denying the infidelity claims. According to the agency, Yang had been drinking at A's home after a performance and later went to a motel with another woman at A's insistence.
The agency stated that Yang was heavily intoxicated and fell asleep shortly after entering the motel room. The accompanying woman attempted to wake him but felt uncomfortable with physical contact and sought help from A, eventually returning home with A.
While the agency acknowledged that both individuals went to the motel together, it emphasized that no inappropriate behavior occurred inside the room. They further claimed that A maliciously edited conversations and demanded money.
Yang and the accompanying woman have filed complaints against A for extortion, violations of stalking laws, and defamation due to false statements.
Accompanying Woman Speaks Out
On October 24, the woman who accompanied Yang to the motel released her own statement. She claimed that she did not know Yang prior to that night and that A repeatedly urged her to go to the motel with Yang.
Once inside the motel room, she stated that Yang slept on the bed while she slept on the floor, asserting that there was no inappropriate physical contact. She also denied A's claims that they engaged in a game involving physical contact prior to going to the motel, stating that such a game did not occur.
The woman shared direct messages exchanged with A, revealing that A appeared intent on extracting money and suggested that she could delete personal information for 500,000 won. She claimed to have been used in a scheme for financial extortion and expressed concern for her family due to the public exposure of her identity.
However, the full context and authenticity of the released messages, as well as whether the financial demands constitute criminal extortion, will need to be verified through investigations.
Allegations Emerge Days After Wedding
The controversy has also drawn attention to the social media accounts of Yang and his wife. Reports indicate that the couple does not follow each other on Instagram, raising questions about their relationship. However, it appears they have not deleted photos taken together, and the timing and reasons for their unfollowing remain unclear.
The YouTube channel featuring both Yang and Won, titled 'Yang Hong-won's Parenting Diary,' has temporarily restricted comments, with the production team stating this is a measure to protect the participants while verifying the facts.
Yang and Won were married on October 18 after dating for about eight years. They registered their marriage in 2023 and welcomed a daughter in November 2024.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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