Hwang Jung-min Denies Affair Allegations, Accuser Claims Actor Invited Her Home and Made Intimate Remarks

South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min (황정민) has recently been embroiled in a private life controversy. A woman released multiple audio recordings and chat logs, claiming she had an extramarital affair with Hwang. The recordings allegedly feature Hwang making intimate remarks such as, “I really want to hug you,” and the woman further claimed they met privately at Hwang’s residence, sparking heated discussion online. However, Hwang’s representatives vehemently denied the allegations, asserting that the woman was not an affair partner but a long-term stalker against whom criminal charges had already been filed. Undeterred, the woman subsequently released more allegations, escalating the public dispute.

According to Hwang Jung-min’s agency, SAM Company, Hwang filed criminal charges against the woman, identified as 'A,' in August of last year for alleged violations of the Stalking Punishment Act. The court subsequently issued three separate restraining orders against A, prohibiting her from approaching Hwang, and handed down a summary judgment with a fine of 3 million won (approximately NT$70,000). However, A has appealed the ruling and requested a formal trial, with the case currently ongoing.

The incident began when A recently posted on social media, claiming to have had an extramarital affair with Hwang Jung-min and releasing an audio recording. In the recording, a man believed to be Hwang is heard saying intimate words like, “I really want to hug you,” which quickly ignited public discussion.

A stated that their relationship lasted from August 2023 to the end of 2024. She claimed they first met and exchanged contact information at a premiere for the film Smugglers in July 2023. The following month, they met again for drinks at a bar in Dongbu Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.