'Allegations of Abuse of Power' Against Hwang Hee-chan, All 'No Probable Cause' Concluded... Various Allegations Proven 'Baseless'

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• Seoul Songpa, Fraud, Defamation, etc. All DismissedHwang Hee-chan's Side "Launching Strong Follow-up Actions for False Accusations"

Hwang Hee-chan (30, Wolverhampton), the South Korean national football team striker who recently became entangled in so-called allegations of abuse of power, can now put aside his past mental anguish and focus solely on the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup. This comes after police concluded that all allegations against Hwang Hee-chan were 'no probable cause.'

According to Hwang Hee-chan's agency on the 9th, the Seoul Songpa Police Station determined that all complaints filed against Hwang Hee-chan's side by Company A for fraud, joint coercion, defamation, insult, and obstruction of business were dismissed (non-prosecution). It was determined that all of Company A's claims were baseless.

Hwang Hee-chan's side stated regarding the police's recent 'no probable cause' decision, "The full details of the case, which are completely opposite to the allegations known in some quarters, have been confirmed," and added, "The allegations that Hwang Hee-chan's side committed abuse of power, such as failing to settle vehicle service payments, were entirely confirmed to be baseless."

Hwang Hee-chan's side explained, "The essence of the contract was a 'bilateral contract' concluded considering that Company A, a youth startup, found it difficult to pay Hwang Hee-chan's model fee, which amounted to hundreds of millions of won. In exchange for receiving vehicle and reception services from Company A, Hwang Hee-chan's advertising model likeness rights were granted free of charge." They further stated, "On the contrary, Hwang Hee-chan and his agency diligently fulfilled their contractual obligations, such as conducting promotional shoots exceeding the agreed number of times."

They continued, "To help the growth of the opposing party, a youth startup, we facilitated inter-company collaboration meetings and connected acquaintances with the opposing company, showing goodwill. We spared no effort in providing comprehensive support beyond the contract conditions, including payment of encouragement funds, A-match and Premier League tickets, and local accommodation in the UK. The contract was subsequently terminated normally upon expiration of the period," they added.

The agency side stated, "We secured objective evidence, including recorded transcripts containing the opposing company's representative repeatedly expressing gratitude to our agency staff, saying, 'Thanks to player Hwang Hee-chan, we are getting a lot of publicity. We are truly grateful,' and submitted it to law enforcement authorities." They emphasized, "The opposing company side, taking advantage of Hwang Hee-chan's fame, filed a counter-suit as if the contract was terminated due to Hwang Hee-chan's side's fault, maliciously distorted the facts, and spread false information."

However, Hwang Hee-chan's side stressed that they have no plan to end the situation just because they received a 'no probable cause' decision. Their plan is now to launch strong follow-up actions. This is Hwang Hee-chan's side's 'counterattack.'

Hwang Hee-chan's side has already filed a lawsuit against the opposing company for defamation by stating false facts, and an investigation is underway. Following this 'no probable cause' decision, they have also completed additional lawsuits for 'false accusation.' They are also pursuing civil and criminal procedures against cyber leeches and malicious commenters who spread false information. An agency official stated, "We will pursue them to the end and hold them accountable without any leniency or settlement."

Hwang Hee-chan's side had originally received two non-prosecution decision letters last month but did not separately inform the outside world of this fact. However, given the immense mental suffering endured by Hwang Hee-chan and other players, and judging that completely dispelling such controversies ahead of the World Cup would benefit not only the players themselves but also the national team, they decided to release their position.

The agency side explained, "This matter took a long time of about six months to confirm the facts and proceed with the investigation. (The player's side) has focused on diligently responding to the filed lawsuits during that period and submitting objective materials and evidence to law enforcement authorities." They added, "Rather than making hasty statements or engaging in public opinion battles, we have respected the legal process with the belief that the truth will inevitably be revealed, even if it takes time."

They continued, "To prevent further speculation and misunderstanding and to inform the accurate facts, we have decided to reveal contents that we had refrained from disclosing until now." They added, "Hwang Hee-chan, as a member of the South Korean national football team, will focus on his duties and will do his best to repay with good results in the upcoming 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup matches."

Hwang Hee-chan also pledged in an interview held in Guadalajara, Mexico, on this day, "I have had the honor of standing on the glorious stage of my third World Cup," and "I will focus entirely on helping the team in every training and match. I will do my best to achieve good results at the World Cup."

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