Hong Min-ki, a rising actor known for his roles in dramas such as The Thief Who Loves Me and Love on a Narrow Bridge, is facing legal action amid allegations of dating violence, assault, and threats. A fan has also come forward with claims of deception and disrespect towards fans.
On August 19, a fan identified as A, who organized a birthday cafe for Hong, shared a revealing post online expressing her disappointment and discomfort with his behavior. A stated, "Aside from the birthday cafe, there has never been more than two fans present at any offline event," adding that Hong took their time and money for granted.
A further criticized Hong's lack of acknowledgment for gifts, saying, "If the gifts weren't valuable, there was never even a simple acknowledgment." She expressed feeling disrespected, likening him to a superficial person focused on cost-effectiveness.
The fan continued to detail her experiences, claiming, "He would avoid fans, keeping it a secret from his agency, and when he was recognized, he would give them the cold shoulder. He even pretended to rush to the bathroom to escape conversations."
A also mentioned that despite trying to engage Hong with topics about his pet, which he seemed to enjoy, she later realized that even this was insincere, leading her to feel disgusted.
Reflecting on the birthday cafe, A remarked, "If he didn't want to attend, he shouldn't have. Why make a fuss about changing his flight to Japan? It was the fans who wanted to leave due to his attitude."
She concluded her post with a strong message, stating, "I hope he does not recover from this and faces consequences for his actions. I wish for him to be punished for everything he has done, even as time passes."
Prior to this, Hong Min-ki was at the center of controversy after a cease and desist letter from his ex-girlfriend, B, was made public, alleging dating violence. The letter detailed accusations of assault, threats, invasion of privacy, drunk driving while operating an electric scooter, and ongoing verbal abuse and gaslighting, as well as indications of pet abuse. His agency, Fable Company, has denied the allegations and stated they are reviewing the situation and considering legal action, but the recent fan revelations have complicated matters further.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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