"I am deeply sorry and feel a great sense of shame"… "Honorary Mayor" Shin Hyun-jun speaks out directly over "alleged preferential treatment for his wife" [Star Scene]

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Actor Shin Hyun-jun spoke directly regarding allegations of preferential treatment in public project sole-source contracts involving his wife's company.

Shin attended the production press conference for KBS 1TV's new documentary program "Life Quiz" held at the KBS New Building in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th.

On that day, Shin addressed the controversy surrounding his wife before the main event. He said, "You are likely curious about the reports. I have heard that the film festival side will provide an explanation regarding the reasons and details. Since today is the production press conference for 'Life Quiz,' I am deeply sorry and feel a great sense of shame that this may negatively impact the efforts of the many staff members and MCs who worked hard on it."

He added, "Therefore, please offer encouragement and support only for 'Life Quiz.' We have decided to issue a press release today regarding that matter (the allegations of preferential treatment)."

The allegations of preferential treatment concerning Shin's wife emerged when Councilor Yoon Sun-hee (Democratic Party of Korea, Jongno 1) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee of the Seoul City Council raised questions about the appropriateness of a promotional video production contract with the Seoul Metropolitan Government involving a company represented by Shin's wife during an administrative audit of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Public Relations Planning Office on the 4th.

According to Councilor Yoon, Jace & River, the company represented by Shin's wife, signed contracts totaling 375.65 million won for the production of 18 YouTube content videos featuring Shin and others. The councilor pointed out that the amount exceeded 50 million won per project.

Councilor Yoon also noted that Jace & River had previously been engaged in the design business for bags, clothing, and miscellaneous goods. She claimed that the company secured the Seoul Metropolitan Government's video production contract after adding film production, advertising and promotional video production, and agency services to its corporate registration in March of last year.

She further stated, "Only the business categories were added to the registration; the company's original business is a fashion company and a bag company," and criticized, "It is hard to accept that they secured a Seoul Metropolitan Government contract simply because they are the spouse of an honorary mayor. Do you think it is justifiable for a bag company to secure public video contracts worth hundreds of millions of won?"

Shin was appointed as an Honorary Mayor of Seoul in September of last year, alongside actor Jung Joon-ho and volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung.

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