'Affair Defeat' Suk Haeng Ordered to Pay 30 Million Won in Damages: "Claimed You Were Deceived? Insufficient Evidence" [Star Issue]

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Trot singer Suk Haeng lost the first-instance lawsuit over her year-long affair controversy with a married man, and it was revealed that the damages awarded were 30 million won out of the claimed 100 million won.

The Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court's Civil Division No. 7 held a judgment announcement session on the 17th in the lawsuit filed by A, the wife of the married man involved in the affair allegations against Suk Haeng, and ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff.

According to the court documents, the judges ordered: "Suk Haeng shall pay A 30 million won plus delayed interest calculated at the applicable rate."

The court stated, "Suk Haeng engaged in misconduct by dating and cohabiting with A's husband starting from January 2025, and therefore bears responsibility for compensating mental damages. However, there is no evidence to support claims that A's marital relationship had already collapsed at the time of the affair or that her husband deceived Suk Haeng into believing so. Suk Haeng's arguments cannot be accepted."

Previously, this lawsuit gained public attention after A claimed on December 29, 2025, during a broadcast of JTBC's 'Case Manager' that her husband had left home to cohabit with Suk Haeng in an extramarital affair.

The lawsuit was filed when the complaint was submitted in September 2025. For over three months, Suk Haeng maintained a stance of non-response regarding the case. When the court notified that it would proceed with judgment without further debate, Suk Haeng 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 debates were held, concluding on the 20th.

At that time, 'Case Manager' aired CCTV footage showing a woman believed to be Suk Haeng 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 he was just friends with my husband and threatened to sue through her agency if I kept contacting him. 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 never even had him, so why are you doing this?' and told me not to contact her again."

Later, Suk Haeng 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 care for 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?" She pleaded with tears.

Suk Haeng explained, "I believed the other party's marriage had already collapsed and began dating them. They even mentioned plans to marry once legal matters were resolved." She further stated, "I ended the relationship upon learning that no divorce agreement had been reached." Eventually, Suk Haeng announced, "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 her ongoing TV program.

Later, Suk Haeng appeared without any editing in the third round of the finals for MBN's 'Current King of Singers 3,' which aired on January 20. While no solo shots were captured, her voice was broadcast as usual, and she appeared unfiltered in group shots.

Meanwhile, man B, identified as the affair partner, also made statements defending Suk Haeng via his YouTube channel 'Entertainment Backstabber Lee Jin-ho.' He explained that he was introduced to Suk Haeng in 2024 and has been building a friendship since last year. Specifically, B stated, "Suk Haeng was afraid of the fact that I was married and repeatedly asked me whether ending our marital relationship was correct." Additionally, B claimed he persuaded Suk Haeng that they were separated on the premise of divorce and that everything had already been resolved, denying any cohabitation with her. He added, "You might have thought we divorced since only paperwork remained unfinished. Ultimately, you believed my words." He further revealed, "I wish Suk Haeng would shift all responsibility to me. If there are financial losses, I will compensate in some way. It pains me to think she must be suffering so much right now."

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