Hwang Jung-min stalking suspect faces legal action... Film company "strong response"

The film ’Hope’ has announced a firm stance on responding to allegations related to actor Hwang Jung-min’s private life. On the 29th, the investment distributor Plus M Entertainment and the production company Forged Films emphasized that Hwang Jung-min has been a victim of stalking and that legal action has already been taken. They expressed strong regret regarding the issue. The ’Hope’ team stated that Mr. A has been sending emails to both companies and their partners based on maliciously edited content, repeatedly uploading and deleting posts on social media that defame the actor and the film, causing disruptions to their work. They also explained that there were attempts to hinder the film’s smooth progress during the preparation period for its release and at critical points in its box office performance. The ’Hope’ team judged that these actions not only damage the overall business but also maliciously tarnish the efforts and reputation of those involved in the film. They defined this as intentional harm toward the film and declared their intention to respond strongly. Furthermore, they emphasized that they are actively considering legal measures regarding the negative impact on ’Hope’ and will continue to take a firm stance to prevent further damage. Earlier, Hwang Jung-min’s agency, Sam Company, revealed that Mr. A is a suspect in stalking crimes who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min and announced additional legal actions against the maliciously edited posts. According to Sam Company, Hwang Jung-min has already filed a criminal complaint against Mr. A for stalking and other charges, and the court has issued provisional measures including three restraining orders against Mr. A. Additionally, Mr. A was fined 3 million won under a summary order after his stalking charges were recognized. Recently, posts claiming that Mr. A is in a romantic relationship with Hwang Jung-min have been repeatedly uploaded on social media and online communities, revealing messenger chat screenshots, call records, and voice files. The released voice materials included statements such as ″I want to hold you.″ ’Hope’ was released on the 15th and continues to hold stage greetings with the cast and director Na Hong-jin.