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Despite ongoing controversies surrounding his private life, Hwang Jung-min appeared as the first guest of the new season of 'Whenever I Have a Chance'.
In the first episode of SBS's 'Whenever I Have a Chance' Season 5, broadcast on the 11th, Hwang Jung-min enthusiastically promoted his film 'Hoop', saying, "I'm appearing for the first time on the top-rated program among the three major terrestrial networks. My mother called to ask why I wasn't promoting my movie. Since elderly people can't find me..."
Notably, he mentioned fellow actors who had appeared on 'Whenever I Have a Chance', stating, "The game itself isn't frustrating. The games are innovative and fun, but the guests who play them are frustrating. Why can't they do this? When I went to get my makeup done, they told me not to get angry, saying everyone was being told not to lose their temper." His remarks drew laughter from the audience.
Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-min recently became the center of controversy due to a post by an individual identified as A, who claimed to have maintained an inappropriate relationship with him since 2024. A cited screenshots of messaging app conversations and call recordings as evidence, asserting that they had continued private meetings with Hwang.
However, Hwang's agency, Sam Company, stated, "A is a suspect in stalking crimes who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min." The agency further added, "The court has issued temporary restraining orders against the suspect on three separate occasions and issued a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won after recognizing the stalking allegations. We will pursue additional legal action regarding posts that have been maliciously edited."
On the 11th, during the closing trial for A, who was prosecuted on charges including violation of the Anti-Stalking Act at the Goyang Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Young-a), the Prosecution Service requested a fine of 10 million won.
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