[Breaking News] "Kissing a married man? I'm also a victim." Sukhaeng loses infidelity lawsuit after all

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Trot singer Sukhaeng lost the first-instance lawsuit ruling on her year-long controversy over an affair with a married man.

The Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court's Civil Division 7 held a judgment announcement session on the 17th for the lawsuit filed by A, the wife of the married man entangled in infidelity allegations against Sukhaeng, and ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff.

Previously, this lawsuit gained attention when A claimed on December 29, 2025, on JTBC's 'Case Master' that her husband had an affair with Sukhaeng, left home, and was cohabiting with her.

After the complaint was filed in September 2025, Sukhaeng maintained a stance of non-response for over three months. When the court notified that it would issue a judgment without oral arguments, she late appointed legal representation and submitted a power of attorney to the court, leading to the cancellation of the original judgment announcement session. Subsequently, a total of three argument sessions were held, concluding with the final session on the 20th.

At that time, 'Case Master' revealed CCTV footage showing a woman believed to be Sukhaeng engaging in intimate physical contact with a married man, including hugging, kissing, and holding hands while embracing. A stated at the time, "He told me they were just friends and threatened to sue through her agency if I kept contacting him, but it turned out they were living together. When they were together, they hugged and kissed. We gave them one last chance before sending a formal notice. When I asked for my husband back, she replied, 'I didn't even take him away, so why are you doing this?' and told me not to contact her anymore."

Later, Sukhaeng said, "I have nothing to say, but I am also a victim. If I were an ordinary person, it wouldn't matter," adding, "I am terribly sorry. I have lost everything. My livelihood cannot be cut off. I must support my parents." She continued, "As a celebrity who has lost so much, I truly feel like a fool. Won't both of you suffer if I die? Shouldn't I attack the husband?" appealing with tears in her eyes.

Sukhaeng stated, "I was told the other party's marriage had broken down and began dating them. They also mentioned plans to marry once legal matters were settled." She further explained, "I ended the relationship upon learning that the divorce was not agreed upon." Eventually, Sukhaeng conveyed, "We will clarify the facts through legal procedures." She then added, "I sincerely apologize for causing concern due to recent personal issues," and withdrew from the variety show she was appearing on.

Subsequently, Sukhaeng appeared without editing in the third round of competition for the finals of MBN's 'Active King 3,' which aired on January 20. While no solo shots of Sukhaeng were captured, her voice was broadcast as usual, and she appeared unfiltered in group shots.

Meanwhile, the man identified as the affair partner, B, also made statements defending Sukhaeng through his YouTube channel 'Entertainment Backstabber Lee Jin-ho.' He explained that he was introduced to Sukhaeng in 2024 and has been building a friendship since last year. In particular, B stated, "Sukhaeng was afraid (of the fact that I am married) and kept asking me whether ending our marital relationship was right." Additionally, B claimed he persuaded Sukhaeng that they were separated on the premise of divorce and that everything had been resolved, denying any cohabitation with her. He further said, "You might have thought we divorced but just hadn't finalized the paperwork. Ultimately, you believed my words." He then revealed, "I wish Sukhaeng would shift all responsibility to me. If there are financial damages, I will compensate in some way. It pains me to think how much she must be hurting right now."

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