[Exclusive]Hwang Jung-min Faces 'Re-approach Concerns' Ahead of Stage Return.. Additional Stalking Lawsuit → Interim Measures [Comprehensive]

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Actor Hwang Jung-min has filed an additional criminal complaint against a woman in her 40s, identified as Ms. A, who was found guilty of stalking him in the first instance trial. This decision stems from the determination that Ms. A's act of posting Hwang Jung-min's personal information and other details on social media (SNS) during the court proceedings constitutes additional stalking behavior. In particular, it is reported that Hwang Jung-min has taken preemptive action, considering the possibility that Ms. A might approach him again at performance venues or elsewhere, as he prepares to return to the musical stage in December.

According to a StarNews investigation on the 29th, Hwang Jung-min recently filed an additional complaint with the police against Ms. A for violating the Stalking Punishment Act. This complaint relates to Ms. A's act of posting personal information regarding Hwang Jung-min's side on SNS while the trial for the original stalking case was ongoing. It is known that formal investigation procedures have begun following the recent assignment of an investigating officer.

It is reported that Hwang Jung-min's team took additional legal action considering not only the actor's safety but also that of his family. The court accepted Hwang Jung-min's side's application and decided on interim measures against Ms. A. While it may not be possible to directly restrict the act of public disclosure via SNS itself, this is interpreted as a protective measure prepared for potential physical approach or threats to the personal safety of Hwang Jung-min and his family, given that additional online disclosures had previously continued.

Most importantly, since Hwang Jung-min will once again stand before the public by appearing in the third run of the musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" starting this December, it is judged that the possibility of Ms. A approaching him again at performance venues or along his movement routes cannot be ruled out. Following his return to the musical stage after about 10 years through the revival of "Mrs. Doubtfire" last year, Hwang Jung-min will take the stage in this third run as well, playing the role of Daniel/Doubtfire. The performance period runs from December 3 this year to February 21 next year.

The Act on Punishment for Stalking Crimes defines "stalking behavior" as acts that cause anxiety or fear to the other party without justifiable reason against their will. In particular, the law revised on July 11, 2023, added so-called "online stalking" types. Acts such as providing, distributing, or posting personal information or location information of the other party to a third party using an information and communications network also constitute stalking behavior.

Furthermore, the court may issue interim measures, including written warnings regarding the cessation of stalking crimes against the victim, prohibition of approach within 100 meters of the victim or their family, and prohibition of approach via telecommunications, if it deems such measures necessary for the smooth investigation and trial of stalking crimes or for the protection of the victim.

Previously, Hwang Jung-min filed a criminal complaint against Ms. A in August last year for violations of the Stalking Punishment Act and other charges.

At that time, the court imposed interim measures such as prohibition of approach on Ms. A three times. In February last year, the court recognized Ms. A's stalking charges and issued a summary order for a fine of 3 million won. However, Ms. A objected to this and requested a formal trial, leading to continued proceedings.

The Prosecution Service requested the court at the final hearing held in August last year to impose a fine of 10 million won on Ms. A and order her to complete a stalking treatment program. The Prosecution Service cited as reasons for the sentencing request the long duration of the criminal acts, the excessively high number of one-sided contacts, and the fact that she posted threatening content directed at the victim's family on SNS even during the trial.

Ms. A's side emphasized that communication between the two was not one-sided and claimed innocence regarding the stalking charges. In her final statement, Ms. A acknowledged that there were faults in her actions but appealed, stating, "Being a stalker who chased one person unilaterally for two years is an entirely different story."

The Criminal Division 4 of the Goyang Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court, which heard the case, ordered Ms. A on the 8th to pay a fine of 6 million won and complete a 40-hour stalking treatment program. The court determined that Ms. A engaged in stalking behavior by continuously sending messages despite knowing Hwang Jung-min's intention to refuse contact. Ms. A appealed against the first-instance judgment, and as the Prosecution Service also submitted an appeal brief, the case has moved to the second instance.

At the time, Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, stated, "Separate from the first-instance verdict, we are planning all legal measures regarding the continued dissemination of false facts during the trial and the maliciously edited release and distribution of recordings," adding, "We will hold legally accountable without any leniency for any additional actions by the defendant." Hwang Jung-min's side has decided to proceed with civil and criminal measures in stages, starting with this additional complaint.

Meanwhile, Ms. A has been claiming a private relationship with Hwang Jung-min via SNS since July last year, disclosing messages and recordings that she claims were exchanged between the two. Hwang Jung-min's side has categorically denied Ms. A's claims, stating they are contrary to the facts.

Separately from this, Ms. A filed a claim for damages in the 200th million won range against Hwang Jung-min in February last year. Ms. A claims that she was proposed a business related to a soju brand by Hwang Jung-min and participated in practical and creative work but did not receive fair compensation. The court issued a compulsory mediation decision ex officio, but since both sides stated they had no intention of reaching an agreement, the case proceeded to a main lawsuit.

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