Recently, B, the individual who sparked controversy by revealing inappropriate relations and personal details about actor Hwang Jung-min on social media, has rebutted claims of stalking made by Hwang's side, stating it was a legitimate request for clarification.
On July 30, B posted an official statement on their social media, disclosing that they are currently pursuing a civil lawsuit against Hwang Jung-min. B claims that this incident represents emotional, sexual, and labor exploitation within a significant power imbalance between a 'famous actor and a fan.'
B clarified the status of the ongoing legal proceedings, stating, "Hwang Jung-min filed a complaint against me for stalking, resulting in a fine of 3 million won. However, I contested this and claimed innocence, requesting a formal trial. Currently, the first trial is being re-examined from the beginning, and there is no confirmed guilty verdict."
B added, "The lawsuit for damages I filed due to the harm caused by Hwang Jung-min's unilateral termination of our relationship and lack of response is also currently in the first trial stage."
Furthermore, B emphasized that their relationship with Hwang Jung-min was not merely that of a 'malicious fan stalking' the actor.
In particular, B provided specific details regarding a recently released phone call recording from July 29, countering claims made by Hwang's side. B stated, "The released call was initiated by Hwang Jung-min around mid-October 2024. However, Hwang claims in the complaint that I began stalking him eight months earlier, in February 2024."
This indicates that even eight months after Hwang claimed to be a victim of stalking, he initiated contact and engaged in private and intimate conversations, with B asserting that they reached out first again in 2025.
B also addressed the controversy surrounding the editing of the audio file, stating, "I only removed parts of the call to protect privacy, specifically some of my voice and portions at the beginning and end. Hwang Jung-min's statements were not altered or manipulated at all. The unedited original recording and transcript have already been submitted as formal evidence to the court."
According to the statement, the two met as actor and fan, but their relationship began around August 2023 when Hwang Jung-min initiated private contact. Hwang reportedly told B, "We are now business partners and acquaintances; stop acting like a fan," leading to a close relationship with frequent communication.
B claimed, "Hwang Jung-min proposed a soju brand business using his name and representative works, and I conducted market research and concept planning as a design practitioner. I was also encouraged to write a novel, producing about 30 pieces, some of which included sexual content at Hwang's request."
B noted, "For the past two years, Hwang Jung-min always dictated the methods and timing of our communication, and even when the relationship was amicable, I had to be cautious of his reactions."
B alleged that at some point, Hwang unilaterally ceased all business discussions and communication.
B stated, "I requested explanations regarding the continuation of the business, compensation for the labor already invested, and the conclusion of our relationship, but Hwang delayed responses and ultimately filed a criminal complaint against me for stalking. I suggested several times to negotiate quietly in a non-public manner, but I was ignored."
B further expressed, "The creative works I produced at Hwang's request were consumed by him at the time, but now they are being used as evidence of my obsession or delusions in the complaint. The party in a position of power defines the beginning and end of the relationship, even its posthumous nature. The person demanding an explanation becomes the perpetrator, while the one who does not provide an explanation is not required to explain anything, which is an unreasonable reality."
Previously, Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, announced plans for legal action in response to B's allegations of stalking. However, as B contests the summary order and requests a formal trial, along with filing a damages lawsuit and providing a detailed statement, the truth of the matter is expected to be determined in court.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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