Joo Jin-mo: "No Change in Position on Hacking Damage... Will Continue Strong Response"

Actor Joo Jin-mo / Photo by Huayi Brothers Korea

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Actor Joo Jin-mo has stated that he will maintain his firm stance regarding the hacking incident involving his mobile phone.

On the 10th, a representative from Joo Jin-mo's agency, Why Brothers, said, "Our position on the recent hacking incident remains unchanged. We will continue with legal action as previously announced."

Earlier, on the 7th, Why Brothers announced the hacking incident involving Joo Jin-mo's mobile phone and warned of legal measures.

Why Brothers stated, "We received malicious threats to disclose private materials to media outlets because he is a celebrity, along with demands for money. To protect the actor's privacy and prevent further damage, we will take legal action based on the collected evidence," expressing a strong stance.

They added, "We inform that if articles based on false information, articles infringing on privacy, or indiscriminate reports on unverified facts about the case are distributed or published, we will inevitably take legal action to protect the actor's privacy."

Furthermore, they said, "We consider this a malicious crime involving threats and demands for money by exploiting the fact that he is a public figure, and we respectfully request refraining from exaggerated interpretations or unconfirmed reports regarding this matter."

Meanwhile, the police have begun an investigation into the hacking incident involving Joo Jin-mo's mobile phone as of the 8th.

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