"Kiss with a Married Man" Affair Lawsuit Lost.. Sukhaeng to Proceed with Return to Main Career on the 30th [Star Issue]

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Trot singer Sukhaeng lost the first-instance lawsuit for damages filed over allegations of an affair with a married man, yet she is set to proceed with her main career activities through a performance on the 30th.

According to StarNews, Sukhaeng is scheduled to hold a concert titled "A Special Time with Fans, Singing Again" at Muse Hall in Arte Seoul, Mokdong, Seoul, on the 30th. A representative told StarNews, "Sukhaeng will take the stage as part of the launch commemoration of Muse Hall within the wedding hall."

Previously, on the 17th, the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court's Civil Division No. 7 held a trial date for the lawsuit filed by A, the wife of the married man involved in the affair allegations, against Sukhaeng for damages as an adulteress, and ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff.

Thus, despite losing the lawsuit over the affair allegations, Sukhaeng declared her return and expressed her determination to continue activities.

This lawsuit arose after A claimed on December 29, 2025, during an episode of JTBC's "Case Manager" that her husband had an affair with Sukhaeng, left home, and was cohabiting with her. The lawsuit was filed in September 2025, but for over three months, Sukhaeng maintained a stance of non-response to the case. When the court notified that it would issue a verdict without further debate, she late appointed legal representation and submitted a power of attorney to the court, leading to the cancellation of the trial date. Subsequently, three rounds of debates were conducted, concluding with the final debate on the 20th.

During that episode of "Case Manager," CCTV footage was released showing a woman believed to be Sukhaeng engaging in intimate physical contact with a married man, including hugging, kissing, holding hands, and embracing. A stated at the time, "He told me they were just friends and threatened to sue through my agency if I kept contacting him, but it turned out they were living together. When they were together, they hugged and kissed. Before sending a formal notice, I gave them one last chance. When I said, 'Give back my husband,' he replied, 'I didn't even take him away, so why are you doing this?' and told me not to contact him 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 take care of my parents." She continued, "As an entertainer 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?" She pleaded with tears throughout her statements.

Sukhaeng explained, "I learned that the other party's marriage had broken down before we started dating. He also mentioned plans to marry once legal matters were resolved." She further stated, "I ended the relationship after learning that the divorce was not mutually agreed upon." Eventually, Sukhaeng conveyed, "We will clarify the facts through legal procedures." She also expressed, "I sincerely apologize for causing concern due to recent personal issues," and subsequently withdrew from the variety show she was appearing on.

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