"There Was No Illegal Behavior" Hwang Ui-jo Releases Handwritten Statement

"The written content is baseless"
"It was a painful and fearful time"

Hwang Ui-jo (31), a national soccer team player, has stated that the controversial revelations about his private life are "groundless." He also announced strong legal action against the initial distributor who claimed to be his ex-partner.

On the 29th, Hwang Ui-jo released a handwritten statement through the law firm Jeongsol, saying, "I have not engaged in any illegal activities related to my private life as many people are concerned about. The content of the initially posted message is also groundless."

He added, "The person who posted the message is a criminal who defamed me with false information and threatened me by possessing private videos through illegal means, and is someone I do not know."

Hwang Ui-jo's handwritten statement.
[Image provided by Law Firm Jeongsol]

He said, "It was a painful and fearful time until I could directly convey my feelings and position to many people," and pointed out, "However, as posts containing false information about me and private videos have been circulated, secondary damage is continuously occurring."

Hwang Ui-jo emphasized, "Currently, we have appointed a law firm to ensure that this matter is resolved as strictly and swiftly as possible and are taking legal action. We will fully cooperate with the investigation and will not show any leniency under any circumstances toward those involved in or participating in the secondary damage, including the initial distributor, and will seek strict legal punishment."

In conclusion, he said, "I deeply apologize for causing concern to many people with this unfortunate news," and promised, "I will take this opportunity to become more responsible and mature and show a renewed self to everyone who has cared for me."

Hwang Ui-jo, Private Life Revelation Scandal … Management Side "Legal Action Planned"

The soccer national team friendly match between Korea and El Salvador held on the 20th at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. Hwang Ui-jo, who finished the game with a 1-1 draw, is greeting the stands.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

The controversy began on the 25th when a post titled "National Soccer Player Hwang Ui-jo's Private Life" was uploaded on social networking services (SNS).

A person identified as A, claiming to be Hwang Ui-jo's ex-partner, posted content alleging that Hwang Ui-jo had relationships with multiple women and caused harm. A also shared photos and videos featuring Hwang Ui-jo and the women. Subsequently, numerous posts appeared on platforms like Twitter claiming to sell the videos, raising concerns about secondary harm.

Hwang Ui-jo's management company, 'UJ Sports,' stated, "We clarify that all content uploaded through SNS is false, and we plan to take strong legal action against the illegal distribution and spread of the player's private life, which has damaged the player's reputation." A is currently being sued under the Information and Communications Network Act for defamation and under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act for threats and coercion related to the use of filmed materials.

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