{
  "id": 6580589,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Hwang Jung-min's stalker fined RM18k and ordered to treatment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/showbiz-hwang-jung-mins-stalker-fined-rm18k-and-ordered-to-treatment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:54:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1529981/showbiz-hwang-jung-mins-stalker-fined-rm18k-and-ordered-treatment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman accused of stalking South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min has been fined 6 million won (approximately RM18,156) and ordered to undergo a 40-hour anti-stalking course, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. The Goyang branch of the Uijeongbu District Court ruled that her constant barrage of text messages caused her considerable distress and fear.\n\nThe incident came to light in late July when the alleged stalker posted alleged photographs, text exchanges, and audio recordings on social media, claiming to have dated Hwang since 2024. Hwang's agency swiftly denied these claims, identifying her as a stalker who had previously been issued a restraining order and fined.\n\nThe victim had initially filed a criminal complaint against the woman in August the previous year. The presiding judge emphasized the severity of her actions, stating that the number and frequency of the messages caused anxiety and fear in the victim. The court also noted that the defendant showed no remorse and instead blamed the victim.\n\nDuring the court proceedings, the woman admitted to sending messages suggesting self-harm, including a suicide note and a photograph of a dead cat. However, she denied the stalking allegations, claiming she intended to convey her feelings before ending contact.",
  "summary": "SEOUL: A woman who stalked South Korean film star Hwang Jung-min has been fined 6 million won (about RM18,156), the Korea JoongAng Daily reported.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}