Woman claims to have romantic relationship with Korean actor Hwang Jung-min
A woman has come out to allege that she was romantically involved with South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min.
The woman made a series of social media posts claiming she had been in a relationship with the 55-year-old actor since 2024.
Hwang, best known for films including "Hope," is married to producer and former musical actress Kim Mi-hye. The couple have two children.
His agency, Sem Company, denied the woman's claims and said in a statement that she is "the author of the malicious post regarding Mr. Hwang Jung-min" and "a suspect in a stalking crime who has continuously harassed him."
The agency said Hwang had filed a criminal complaint against the woman and that a court had imposed provisional measures against her on three separate occasions, including restraining orders. It added that the court had also issued a summary order fining her 3 million won (about $2,070).
According to the agency, the woman has appealed the summary order and the case will proceed to a formal trial.
The woman has also filed a civil lawsuit against Hwang seeking damages, the agency said.