Gwak Dowon, Staff Assault on Movie 'Sobang-gwan'? "Only Arguments Exchanged"

Actor Kwak Do-won. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Actor Kwak Do-won has been embroiled in allegations of assaulting a film staff member, but his agency clarified "There was only a verbal dispute, no assault occurred."

On the 9th, Kwak Do-won's agency Mada Entertainment stated to a media outlet, "During a gathering after the filming of the movie 'Firefighter' (directed by Kwak Kyung-taek), Kwak Do-won was discussing the film with a staff member when a difference of opinion led to raised voices." They added, "There was a dispute, but the assault is completely untrue."

Earlier that day, a media outlet reported that Kwak Do-won assaulted a film official during the 'Firefighter' wrap-up party. According to the report, the gathering took place at a restaurant located in Ulsan, the filming location of 'Firefighter,' and was attended by most of the cast and staff.

Meanwhile, 'Firefighter' is a human drama based on the true story of the 2001 Hongje-dong fire incident. The film portrays the courageous stories of firefighters and stars Kwak Do-won, Yoo Jae-myung, Joo Won, Lee Yoo-young, and Kim Min-jae.

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