Complainant A requests formal trial for stalking allegations against actor Hwang Jung-min, and agency urges restraint in slandering innocent fans.
A, who filed a stalking complaint against actor Hwang Jung-min, is continuing the legal battle by appealing the summary order and requesting a formal trial. In response, Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, denied A's claims and strongly requested an end to online slander and speculation directed at ordinary fans who are unrelated to the case.
A claims to have suffered labor and emotional exploitation during private interactions with Hwang Jung-min. She stated that she appealed the summary order regarding the stalking charges, requested a formal trial, and is currently pursuing a lawsuit for damages. A also added that she has submitted relevant evidence to the court.
On the other hand, Sam Company and the production company completely denied A's claims, emphasizing that the case is a stalking incident for which the court has already issued three provisional restraining orders and summary orders. The agency announced further legal action against malicious edits and acts of obstruction of business.
Furthermore, the agency expressed concern over the situation in which a specific private citizen is being slandered online after being mistaken for a party involved in this incident. Sam Company stated that the individual in question is merely a genuine fan of Hwang Jung-min and announced that it would take firm action against acts of defamation against an innocent fan.
Hwang Jung-min Legal Dispute Overview
Actor Hwang Jung-min is currently involved in a legal dispute regarding stalking allegations, with the accused party filing for a formal trial following a summary order. Hwang's agency, SEM Company, maintains that the stalking case has already resulted in three restraining orders and a summary order, while also addressing a separate 200 million won damages lawsuit.
Agency Calls for End to Online Speculation
SEM Company has issued a formal request for the public to cease speculation and defamation directed at innocent individuals online. The agency clarified that a person currently being misidentified as the stalker is merely a fan, and warned that they will take firm legal action against further harassment.