Hwang Jung-min Draws a Line Against Someone Spreading Privacy Allegations… “Stalker Behind It, Fine of 3 Million Won”

Unfounded "privacy allegations" surrounding South Korea’s leading actor "Hwang Jung-min" have ultimately been traced to a stalker’s malicious fabrication. The agency made clear that the source of the rumor is a suspect in ongoing "stalking crimes", and warned of an uncompromising crackdown.

Stalker in the dock: the full story behind the false disclosures

On the 29th, "Hwang Jung-min"’s agency, "Sam Company", released an official statement and took a firm stance on the current situation. According to the agency, the author of the malicious posts that recently swept online is a stalker who has tormented the actor for a long time. The matter was serious enough that a criminal complaint had already been underway last year.

The judiciary’s ruling was equally clear. The court ordered interim measures including "restraining orders on approach" three times for the suspect and ultimately recognized the stalking allegations, issuing a summary order for a "fine of 3 million won". In effect, it was legally proven that this was not just the spread of a rumor but a clear criminal act.

The incident began with unidentified posts that rapidly spread through social media platforms in recent days. The author circulated what they claimed were so-called evidence, including manipulated text messages and recorded phone call transcripts, causing confusion among the public. In response, the agency said, "We will take additional legal action against maliciously edited posts," and vowed to deal with it decisively. It also bowed its head over the distress the matter caused the public due to an unfortunate issue.

Meanwhile, "Hwang Jung-min" remains focused on his day job. Through the new film "Hoff", directed by Na Hong-jin and released on the 15th, he is meeting audiences on the screen and proving his heavy presence as one of South Korea’s top-tier actors.