"Playful act," Kim Seung-woo's side refutes 22 million won theft charges [Official statement]

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As actor Kim Seung-woo has been sued on theft charges, his legal representative denied the allegations.

On the 12th, lawyer Kim Young-gon of law firm Suho, who serves as Kim Seung-woo's legal representative, stated through an official statement, "This incident was a playful act that occurred during a drinking gathering among people in a close relationship."

Kim Seung-woo's legal representative explained, "It was a public situation where everyone present was watching, and they had agreed to meet again a few hours later, at which point this money was scheduled to be returned. Because actor Kim Seung-woo had absolutely no intent to illegally acquire another person's money, it is judged that there was no criminal intent whatsoever."

They added, "Furthermore, because the two parties were unable to meet the following day, actor Kim Seung-woo immediately returned this money to the whistleblower via bank transfer, which further indicates a lack of intent."

Additionally, Kim Seung-woo's legal representative stated, "The two parties had been getting along like brothers without any issues, and actor Kim Seung-woo had even provided financial assistance when the whistleblower was in a difficult situation," adding, "However, for unknown reasons, the whistleblower is making claims that do not align with the substantive truth and has even filed a criminal complaint. We plan to respond strongly to this."

Earlier on the same day, Illyo Shinmun reported that Kim Seung-woo had been sued on 'theft' charges and was undergoing police investigation.

According to the report, complainant A claimed in July that "in October 2021, at a nightclub in Cheongdam-dong, while I left my bag and briefly stepped away, Kim Seung-woo secretly took 22 million won in cash from my wallet," and submitted a complaint to Seoul Gangnam Police Station.

This is lawyer Kim Young-gon of law firm Suho, the legal representative for actor Kim Seung-woo.

We are issuing an official statement regarding the reported incident involving actor Kim Seung-woo today.

This incident was a playful act that occurred during a drinking gathering among people in a close relationship. It was a public situation where everyone present was watching, and they had agreed to meet again a few hours later, at which point this money was scheduled to be returned. Because actor Kim Seung-woo had absolutely no intent to illegally acquire another person's money, it is judged that there was no criminal intent whatsoever.

Furthermore, because the two parties were unable to meet the following day, actor Kim Seung-woo immediately returned this money to the whistleblower via bank transfer, which further indicates a lack of intent.

Subsequently, the two parties continued to get along like brothers without any issues, and actor Kim Seung-woo had even provided financial assistance when the whistleblower was in a difficult situation. However, for unknown reasons, the whistleblower is making claims that do not align with the substantive truth and has even filed a criminal complaint. We plan to respond strongly to this.

Accordingly, actor Kim Seung-woo's side has sufficiently explained the facts based on relevant materials to law enforcement authorities and intends to respond firmly in accordance with legal procedures against claims that differ from the facts.

As all investigations have now been completed, we ask that unverified claims or speculative reports do not spread.

Thank you.

Law Firm Suho

Lawyer Kim Young-gon

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