Shin Hyun-jun's Side "Complaint on Illegal Propofol Use Rejected... Will Pursue Legal Action"

Actor Shin Hyun-joon. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] The former manager of actor Shin Hyun-joon filed a complaint with the police alleging Shin Hyun-joon's illegal use of propofol, but the complaint was dismissed.

Shin Hyun-joon's legal representative, the law firm Pyeongan, stated in an official statement on the 12th, "Manager Kim submitted a complaint to Gangnam Police Station on July 13th, alleging that Shin Hyun-joon was involved in 'illegal use of propofol,' and reported this to the media, which led to coverage by various outlets starting the next day."

They continued, "However, Gangnam Police Station confirmed that they did not proceed with an investigation, as no illegal activity was found related to Shin Hyun-joon regarding Kim's complaint, and on the 27th, they dismissed the complaint."

They added, "We have already filed a lawsuit against the act of recklessly exposing false information that actor Shin Hyun-joon illegally used propofol and allowing it to be reported in the media, which seriously damaged his reputation. We will firmly respond to seek appropriate legal punishment and accountability."

Earlier, Shin Hyun-joon's former manager, CEO Kim Kwang-seop, claimed in an interview with a media outlet on the 9th of last month that he had been treated unfairly by Shin Hyun-joon for 13 years.

Additionally, on the 13th, Kim filed a complaint accusing Shin Hyun-joon of violating the Narcotics Control Act by illegally using propofol in 2010.

In response, Shin Hyun-joon's agency, HJ Film, stated in a press release, "If Shin Hyun-joon has anything to apologize for, it is deeply regretting and feeling sorry for having trusted and worked with such a person as a friend in the past. We will hold Kim, who is full of lies, and those who blindly spread the false information he provides legally accountable."

The following is the full official statement from Shin Hyun-joon's side:

This is the law firm Pyeongan, legal representative of actor Shin Hyun-joon.

On July 13, 2020, Mr. Kim submitted a complaint to Gangnam Police Station alleging that actor Shin Hyun-joon was involved in 'illegal use of propofol,' and reported this to the media, which led to coverage by various outlets starting the next day.

However, Gangnam Police Station confirmed that they did not proceed with an investigation, as no illegal activity was found related to actor Shin Hyun-joon regarding Mr. Kim's complaint, and on July 27, 2020, they dismissed the complaint.

We have already filed a lawsuit against the act of recklessly exposing false information that actor Shin Hyun-joon illegally used propofol and allowing it to be reported in the media, which seriously damaged his reputation. We will continue to firmly respond to seek appropriate legal punishment and accountability.

Thank you.

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