Hwang Ui-jo's Ex-Girlfriend "Ignored My Refusal and Illegally Filmed"

Hwang Ui-jo "Disputes Denial of Crime in 'Agreed Video'"
"Kept Requesting Deletion... Suffered Character Assassination"

Hwang Ui-jo (31, Norwich City), a national soccer team player accused of illegal filming, denied the charges, claiming it was a "consensual video." However, the victim's side rebutted, stating, "We never consented to the filming and repeatedly expressed refusal, but the illegal filming continued regardless."

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

The victim's legal representative said in an interview with OhmyNews on the 21st, "It is true that the victim briefly dated Hwang in the past, but neither at that time nor afterward did she consent to any sensitive video recordings, and she continuously requested deletion."

He added, "If Hwang had not filmed illegally in the first place, and if the video had been deleted before being distributed by A, who claims to be another ex-lover, the victim would not have suffered from the illegal filming and then been repeatedly violated by the distribution."

He continued, "Instead of reflecting on and repenting for his wrongdoing, Hwang left irreversible wounds and trauma in the victim's heart by lying that the video was 'filmed with the consent of the ex-lover.' The victim is still in an anxious and difficult situation but now speaks out with a desperate desire to correct the wrongs and prevent further harm."

He also said, "A few months ago, Hwang contacted us and asked to file a complaint to quickly catch the distributor (A). As the victim, she could not help but worry that additional harm might occur if the distributor was not caught, and after much consideration, she formally filed complaints against both the distributor and Hwang. However, it was very bewildering that Hwang expressed a desire not to punish the distributor."

Hwang Ui-jo: "Consensual Video, Never Committed Illegal Acts"

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

Earlier in June, a woman identified as A, who claims to be Hwang's ex-lover, alleged that Hwang had relationships with multiple women and caused harm, distributing photos and videos of Hwang and the women on social media.

In response to the controversy, Hwang's side stated that his phone was stolen in November last year and that he had been threatened with distribution since May this year. They emphasized, "There has been no illegal behavior related to private matters." Subsequently, they filed a police complaint requesting an investigation into A, who sent threatening messages impersonating the ex-lover.

However, during the investigation, the police found evidence suggesting Hwang illegally filmed sexual encounters with several women. Hwang was reclassified as a suspect and summoned for questioning on the 18th. Some women appearing in the distributed videos and photos reportedly told the police that they were filmed without consent.

Hwang is known to have completely denied the allegations during the police investigation. The law firm Daehwan, representing Hwang, stated the day before, "The video contains images of a woman who previously dated Hwang Ui-jo, but it is clear that it was a consensual video between lovers at the time. Hwang neither currently possesses the video nor has he leaked it."

They added, "Not only the video but also private conversations between Hwang and acquaintances are being maliciously used for threats, and a so-called 'Hwang Ui-jo killing' campaign is underway. This case originally began with Hwang as the victim of video leakage, and that fact remains unchanged." They also said, "Hwang feels deep regret and responsibility toward his former lover who has been harmed by this incident. He sincerely feels heartbroken."

Hwang is currently in China for the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches and plans to fly to the UK after the games to return to his club.

A, who posted the private life expos? and is accused of distributing the videos (charges under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes for filming with a camera and threatening using filmed materials), was arrested on the 16th.

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