[Kang Il-hong's Today Entertainment] Hwang Jung-min files additional lawsuit... "outraged" by personal information disclosure, takes legal action

"This time, a trip to Busan by train" Cold stares towards Park Soo-hong and his wifeTuesday, September 29, Hwang Jung-min / BTS / Park Soo-hong and his wife / Nancy Lang / RESCENE[THE FACT|Reporter Kang Il-hong] Conflicts without dialogue or compromise are difficult for anyone. Actor Hwang Jung-min must be in a difficult situation these days. The core of the conflict is a legal dispute with a woman in her 40s, identified as Ms. A, who claims a personal relationship with him.Ms. A was prosecuted for stalking Hwang Jung-min and received a fine of 6 million won and an order to complete 40 hours of stalking treatment program in the first trial on the 8th. The court ruled that Ms. A engaged in stalking behavior, such as continuously sending messages despite knowing Hwang Jung-min's intention to refuse contact.However, the problem did not end there. While the trial was ongoing, Ms. A continued to release Hwang Jung-min's personal information, messages, and voice recordings through social media.Hwang Jung-min's side considered this act as new stalking behavior and recently filed an additional lawsuit against Ms. A for violating the Stalking Punishment Act. It is known that an investigation is actively underway for the additional case, with a lead investigator already assigned.The background behind Hwang Jung-min's side taking legal action again is primarily concerns for the safety of his family, not just himself. In particular, the current Stalking Punishment Act defines acts of providing or posting personal information or location information to a third party through information and communication networks as a type of online stalking.The court also accepted Hwang Jung-min's request and decided on provisional measures against Ms. A. So, why is Ms. A continuing her claims through social media even as legal action is ongoing?Ms. A has claimed that the contact between the two was not one-sided and has pleaded not guilty to the stalking charges. She also claims to have had a personal relationship with Hwang Jung-min and has released messages and voice recordings that she claims were exchanged with him.On the other hand, Hwang Jung-min's side has completely denied these claims, stating they are false. Ultimately, the situation is currently one of sharp conflict between one party's claims and the other's rebuttals. Furthermore, Ms. A has filed a lawsuit seeking 200 million won in damages against Hwang Jung-min, leading to simultaneous civil and criminal proceedings.Ms. A claims that she participated in the practical and creative work after receiving a business proposal but did not receive fair compensation, and the positions of both sides differ on this matter as well. Hwang Jung-min's side has stated that they will continue to take civil and criminal action against further acts such as spreading false information or releasing voice recordings, starting with this additional lawsuit.Ultimately, the greatest suffering Hwang Jung-min is experiencing now is not just a single legal dispute, but a prolonged conflict involving his private life and family safety. It remains to be seen what facts will actually be confirmed through future investigations and trials.Malicious posts and illegal scalping of concert tickets. BTS BTS, who is meeting K-POP fans worldwide with their global concert tour, and their agency Big Hit Music have once again announced strong legal action. /Big Hit Music'Zero Tolerance Response' from punishing malicious commenters to arresting scalpersBTS BTS, who is meeting K-POP fans worldwide with their global concert tour, but along with their global popularity, issues of malicious posts targeting the artists and illegal scalping of concert tickets continue to arise.In response, BTS's agency Big Hit Music has once again announced strong legal action. The first is against malicious commenters. Big Hit Music has stated that they are continuing to track down those who have posted defamatory or slanderous content targeting BTS, and that some malicious commenters have indeed received summary orders for fines and judgments.They also made it clear that legal punishment is not an exception, even if it is on an overseas anonymous community. They emphasized that legal action targets not only simple slander and defamatory remarks but also the spreading of false rumors and fake news related to albums, concerts, and content, as well as the repetitive and organized posting of false information on various online communities.Furthermore, they stated their policy of zero tolerance without leniency for apprehended suspects. The second issue is scalping, which deprives fans of their opportunity to attend concerts.Recently, a suspect who secured a large number of BTS concert tickets using illegal bots and others' names and sold them at prices tens of times higher than the face value, profiting over 2 billion won, was arrested and sent for trial on charges of obstruction of business and violation of the Performance Act.Big Hit Music actively cooperated from the investigation stage of this case and submitted a petition for severe punishment. Ultimately, this measure is noteworthy as it has led to actual investigation and punishment, not just a warning.From collecting evidence and monitoring to tracking and filing lawsuits for malicious posts, and active cooperation with investigative agencies and requests for severe punishment for scalpers, Big Hit Music has stated that they will continue to take legal action without leniency against acts that infringe upon artists' rights and scalping that disrupts the order of the concert market.As interest and love for BTS grow, so does the response to protect the artists' rights and fans' legitimate opportunities to attend performances become stronger.Another family trip just a month after the airplane controversy... The reason for revealing it on social media nowAbout a month after the controversy over an airplane delay, Park Soo-hong and his wife Kim Da-ye have once again revealed their family trip. This time, it was by train, not by plane.A video of the family trip to Busan with their 23-month-old daughter Jae-yi was uploaded to Park Soo-hong's YouTube channel. It captured moments like playing with stickers with his daughter on the train, having a meal upon arrival in Busan, and taking a walk along the beach.The problem lies in the timing. Just a month ago, on a flight to Guam, the flight departed 70 minutes later than scheduled after the process of disembarking and re-boarding was initiated because their child was crying. Park Soo-hong himself admitted his judgment was immature and apologized to the passengers and airline staff.Afterward, he paused his social media and YouTube activities for a while before resuming them, and now he has released content about his family trip. Of course, going on a trip itself is not something anyone should be criticized for. However, given that it is shortly after the controversy, the public's perception can be different.In particular, some netizens have expressed discomfort, asking, "Do you really need to reveal this now?" There have also been reports that criticism continued regarding his social media posts even after the apology. So, why does he continue to show his happy family life through social media and YouTube?There could be several possibilities. First, creating content from family life may already be the main way this couple operates. Second, it could be an intention to return to their normal life rather than giving up their daily routine due to the controversy.And third, there might be a psychological drive to continuously show the image of 'we are a normal, happy family,' regardless of public opinion.However, this cannot be definitively stated as their true feelings. Ultimately, the core of this controversy is not whether they went on a trip. It is about how the public perceives it when a celebrity who apologized for causing inconvenience to others due to a controversy, shows public displays of happiness again after a short period.While it may be a normal family trip for the individuals involved, to some of the public, it might give the impression of, 'They apologized, but aren't they acting like nothing happened already?'In the end, for celebrities, social media is not just a personal diary but a message delivered to the public. Therefore, at this point, isn't the timing of what is revealed as important as what is revealed?Nancy Lang Interview / Just a few days after the drunk driving controversy... Social media activity as if 'nothing happened'Famous celebrities and public figures carry a greater responsibility than ordinary people. Why? Because they have built their presence through public interest and love. Therefore, if a controversy arises due to actions that deviate from public expectations, their subsequent conduct inevitably attracts public attention.This is precisely why Nancy Lang's recent actions are causing controversy. Nancy Lang was caught by the police driving after drinking alcohol in Gangnam, Seoul, early on the 8th. The police booked her on suspicion of drunk driving, stating that her blood alcohol content was at a level requiring license revocation.Nancy Lang's side stated that she drank one or two glasses of champagne at a friend's birthday party and drove because she thought her home was close, and that she regrets her rash decision.However, the problem lies in what happened afterward. Three days after being caught for drunk driving, she posted a photo on social media of herself appreciating her artwork, and on the 29th, the day before her exhibition ended, she re-shared a review of her personal exhibition posted by someone else.Of course, promoting one's own exhibition is not legally wrong. However, from the public's perspective, the story can be different. Immediately after causing controversy with drunk driving, showing a period of self-reflection and remorse rather than actively promoting one's activities might be perceived as more sincere by the public.Especially if, immediately after stating "I am reflecting," she continues her daily life and exhibition promotion as if nothing happened, it is difficult to avoid raising questions about the sincerity of that reflection.What celebrities need is not just a word of acknowledgment of their mistake. It is their subsequent behavior after the controversy that determines public trust.What is clear from the cases of Park Soo-hong and Nancy Lang is that celebrities who have gained fame through public love should not take public disappointment lightly.RESCENE proudly took the No. 1 spot in the September Star Brand Reputation. RESCENE also ranked No. 1 in the Star Brand Reputation in August. At that time, they surpassed BTS and Lim Young Woong, and in September, they continued their upward trend to maintain the No. 1 position among all stars. /Muse EntertainmentSurpassing Son Heung-min&Lim Young Woong to top the Star Brand Reputation... Comeback in NovemberOne of the hottest names in the music industry these days is the girl group RESCENE. RESCENE proudly took the No. 1 spot in the September Star Brand Reputation. They were followed by Son Heung-min, Lim Young Woong, BTS, and Yoo Jae-suk.Amidst a lineup of representative sports stars, singers, and broadcasters in Korea, it is quite noteworthy that RESCENE, a girl group in their second year since debut, has reached the top among all stars. RESCENE also ranked No. 1 in the Star Brand Reputation in August. At that time, they surpassed BTS and Lim Young Woong, and in September, they continued their upward trend to maintain the No. 1 position among all stars.One of the decisive moments that increased RESCENE's presence was the resurgence of 'LOVE ATTACK.' The song, released in 2024, gained attention again after about two years, creating an unprecedented trend of reaching the top of Melon TOP100. Subsequently, with music activities continuing with 'Pretty Girl' and 'Deja Vu,' they broadened public interest.Coupled with the buzz generated through online content and short-form videos, it is being evaluated that they are rapidly increasing their public recognition, not just among music fans.Award news also continued. At the 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS held on the 6th, they won two awards: Global Connect and SPOTV Ambassador.Then, at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS held on the 19th, they won two awards: 'Artist of the Year' and 'Today's Choice.' Notably, Today's Choice is an award decided by real-time votes from the on-site audience, making it significant.And now, attention is turning to their next move. RESCENE is scheduled to release a new album on November 3rd. This will be their comeback approximately four months after 'Pretty Girl' in July, and their first new album since 'RUNAWAY' in April.From a song's resurgence to No. 1 in brand reputation, consecutive award wins, and a new album comeback, RESCENE's upward trend is now continuing as a movement beyond mere buzz. The fact that they are listed among the top overall stars in brand reputation alongside names like Son Heung-min, Lim Young Woong, BTS, and Yoo Jae-suk itself shows the presence RESCENE currently holds in the music industry.It is curious to see how far RESCENE can continue their current upward trend with their new album in November.eel@tf.co.kr