'Hyorine Minbak' Hearing-Impaired Model Attacked Randomly on the Street

Jeongdam-i who appeared on JTBC Hyori's Homestay / Photo by Jeongdam-i SNS

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] It was recently revealed that deaf model Jung Dam-i, who gained recognition after appearing on a variety show, was assaulted on the street.

The Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul announced on the 9th that they had sent a woman in her 20s, identified as A, who is accused of assaulting Jung on the 1st of this month, to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment without detention.

According to the police, Jung was unilaterally assaulted by the intoxicated A near Suyu Station in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, around 11 p.m. on the 21st of last month.

At the time, A reportedly took issue with Jung hitting her face with a bag while passing through a narrow alley and assaulted Jung as a result.

A followed Jung for about 200 meters and struck her head, after which she was arrested on the spot by police who responded to a report.

Jung gained public attention in 2017 after appearing on the JTBC variety program 'Hyori's Homestay.'

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