"Abandoned after becoming pregnant" was a lie.. Actress Ko Se-won stalking case: Woman A sentenced to 2 years in prison, facing legal judgment [Comprehensive]

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A 40-year-old woman identified as A, who was brought to trial for stalking actress Ko Se-won and spreading false information that damaged her reputation, has been sentenced to a prison term.

Ko Se-won's legal representatives announced on the 28th that "Anyang Branch of Suwon District Court ruled on July 23, 2026, ordering the perpetrator A to serve two years in prison and complete 40 hours of stalking treatment programs."

A, who had previously dated Ko Se-won, was indicted for damaging Ko's reputation by posting ten messages online between November 2021 and September 2022 claiming she "was abandoned after becoming pregnant to K, known as the 'crown prince among housewives,' and suffered a miscarriage."

Additionally, A faced charges of contacting Ko Se-won 54 times and his mother eight times between October 2021 and June 2022, and visiting Ko's home once.

At the time, Ko Se-won stated, "I clearly state that the anonymous posts currently appearing on online bulletin boards are factually incorrect," adding, "The person who posted these messages has continued to harass me and my family through various threats, text message bombs, and stalking since our breakup." He fully denied the allegations and expressed his sense of injustice.

Regarding sentencing considerations in this case, the court stated: "It appears that the victim (Ko Se-won) has suffered disruptions to his professional life, including acting activities, following this incident. The defendant has not reached an agreement with the victims nor received forgiveness. Even considering that she has no prior criminal record for similar offenses, severe punishment is unavoidable."

Ko Se-won's lawyer said, "Ko Se-won's reputation, built over decades through his works and acting, was instantly destroyed by a few lines of false revelations posted on internet bulletin boards." He added, "We will pursue not only criminal liability but also civil compensation for damages. We are now fully entering the financial treatment phase. After the judgment becomes final, we will review all procedures permitted by law, including enforcement measures."

Meanwhile, Ko Se-won debuted as a KBS 19th public recruitment talent in 1997 and gained popularity through his appearances in the "Makdwaekkeun Yeong-ae-si" series. He later starred in dramas such as "Suspicious Three Brothers," "Mother's Garden," "Bok-dan-ji Returns," "Dangerous Promise," and "Love Is Coming."

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