[Exclusive]"Stop Contacting" vs "I Called First": Hwang Jung-min and Whistleblower A Offer Conflicting Accounts [Comprehensive]

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Actor Hwang Jung-min and whistleblower A are presenting contradictory claims regarding allegations of private misconduct.

In a phone interview with StarNews on the 6th, A stated, "They maliciously edited my words and posted only selected excerpts. The claim that Hwang told me to 'stop calling' was also taken out of context. I cannot publish the entire lengthy conversation."

Earlier that day, Dispatch reported on 77 phone calls between Hwang Jung-min and A, who is under investigation for stalking. A full review of the call recordings revealed that Hwang initiated most of the conversations.

According to the released call transcripts, Hwang frequently said things like "Stop texting me," "Stop contacting me," and "Let's cut ties," indicating his intent to end the relationship with A.

A countered, "Even after saying such things, he would immediately call back." Regarding allegations that Hwang demanded 24-hour companionship or suggested meeting in a confined space, A dismissed these as "distortions born from jokes" and drew a clear line.

Furthermore, A stated, "If Hwang's side wanted to refute what I posted on social media, they should have called it false or baseless. Yet, no such statement was ever made. The other party is fully aware of the veracity of the materials I shared."

Additionally, A asserted that he never demanded money under the guise of a settlement and initially sought an amicable resolution in private. He claimed instead that Hwang's side proposed a settlement ahead of the film "Hope" release, denying accusations that the disclosures were timed to coincide with the movie's launch.

Previously, Dispatch reported Hwang's side's position as: "Do you want money in exchange for stopping false allegations? Let Hwang face criticism where he deserves it and let A be punished where he is liable. There will be no settlement."

In response, A explained, "I had KakaoTalk conversations with Hwang Jung-min So Sok-sa (Head) and requested a private, non-monetary meeting starting in 2025. I used the term 'negotiation' for convenience; the actual purpose was to verify facts and discuss measures to prevent recurrence."

He continued, "I believed that if various issues remained unresolved, contact would continue indefinitely. To prevent this and conclude the matter, I requested a face-to-face meeting through my lawyer. This has been consistent from the beginning; there has never been any change in my position."

A also added, "Throughout the dispute, I have always remained open to settlement and even asked the other party via my attorney whether they were willing to settle. However, they avoided giving a direct answer."

Addressing his motives for disclosure, A emphasized, "I never intended to harm Hwang Jung-min in any way. From start to finish, I have always sought an amicable resolution in private." He further stated that Hwang's side approached him about one year later, in July of this year, to propose a settlement. "They did not contact me by phone but came directly and unexpectedly. Before proposing settlement, I asked for a list of journalists they had contacted. After providing the materials, there was no substantial response."

In response, StarNews contacted Hwang's legal counsel to verify the facts, but the lawyer stated, "Since litigation is ongoing, it is difficult to provide a comment."

Additionally, while acknowledging past activities as a "home master" (website administrator) for groups SHINee and NCT, A remarked, "That was 16 years ago. Past work as a home master cannot serve as grounds to refute or invalidate the current allegations. It is merely meaningless humiliation."

A "home master" refers to an individual who carries high-performance cameras (so-called "long-lens cameras") to attend celebrity schedules, capturing and uploading high-resolution photos and videos.

A stated, "I do not see how that fact relates to the current relationship or circumstances. My past role as a home master does not make my claims false, nor does it constitute a substantive rebuttal to the allegations."

Regarding recent continuous social media disclosures, A said, "I am aware this could disadvantage me legally, but I chose to proceed anyway. Given the current situation, I had no other choice."

Currently, Hwang Jung-min and A are engaged in a legal battle over conflicting claims: one side alleges stalking crimes, while the other asserts there was an emotionally intimate relationship. Public opinion remains sharply divided on whether this stemmed from a misunderstanding arising from simple fan service or reflected genuine personal interaction.

A argued, "I may have been careless, but this has been ongoing consistently for two years. It is not merely a temporary lapse in judgment."

Meanwhile, Hwang's agency, Sam Company, announced on the 29th of last month that it had filed criminal charges against A, labeling him "a suspect in stalking crimes who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min."

The court subsequently issued temporary restraining orders prohibiting contact with the suspect on three separate occasions. It also issued a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won after acknowledging the stalking allegations. Despite A's continued disclosures, Hwang's side maintains its original stance without change.

Conversely, A has rejected the summary order regarding the stalking allegations and requested a formal trial. He has also filed a lawsuit against Hwang Jung-min seeking damages totaling 200 million won.

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