Actor Hwang Jung-min faces trial involving woman claiming private relationship
Renowned veteran actor Hwang Jung-min will face a formal civil trial against a woman who claims to have had a private relationship with him after rejecting a court-ordered mediation, judicial officials said Wednesday. The woman in her 40s filed a lawsuit seeking 200 million won ($142,000) in damages from Hwang in February, claiming she suffered emotional distress after not receiving payment for…
Veteran Korean actor Hwang Jung-min will face a civil trial later this week, as a woman claims their private relationship led to emotional distress. The woman, in her 40s, filed a lawsuit in February, demanding 200 million won ($142,000) in damages. She asserts Hwang failed to compensate her for her work on his soju development and novel-writing projects.
The court held a mediation session on August 14th, but both parties failed to attend. Compulsory mediation ensued, but Hwang's legal team objected, leading to a formal trial. The plaintiff recently posted on social media, sharing phone call recordings and messages she claims prove their relationship. She alleges Hwang proposed a soju brand partnership.
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