Actor Kim Seung-woo, accused of theft: What happened at a nightclub five years ago? Truth dispute over 22 million won [Comprehensive]

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Actor Kim Seung-woo has been accused of theft involving 22 million won that allegedly occurred during a drinking session with an acquaintance five years ago. As the claims from both sides regarding the incident diverge, a dispute over the truth continues.

On the 12th, Illo Shinmun reported that complainant A filed a criminal complaint against Kim Seung-woo for theft in July.

A, known as an investor in Kim Seung-woo's directorial work "The Driver," claimed that in October 2021, at a nightclub in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, Kim took 22 million won in cash and checks from A's wallet while A was away from the table.

In response, Kim Seung-woo's side stated that they transferred 0.3 billion won to A two days after the incident. However, it is known that A countered that the amount represented a promised 10% profit on an investment of 300 million won.

Upon learning of these reports, Kim Seung-woo's side immediately denied the theft charges.

On that day, Kim Seung-woo's legal representative, Law Firm Suho, explained in an official statement, "This incident was a playful act that occurred during a drinking session among people with close relationships." They added, "It was a public situation where everyone present was watching, and we had agreed to meet again a few hours later to return the money at that time."

Regarding the return of funds, they continued, "Since there was absolutely no intent to illegally acquire another person's money, it is judged that there was no criminal intent." They further claimed, "Because we could not meet each other the next day, actor Kim Seung-woo immediately returned the money to the whistleblower via bank transfer. Therefore, it appears even more clearly that there was no intent."

Kim Seung-woo's side emphasized that they maintained a harmonious relationship with complainant A even after the incident. The legal representative stated, "Even afterwards, both parties got along like brothers without any issues, and actor Kim Seung-woo also provided financial assistance when the whistleblower was in a difficult situation." They added, "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."

Meanwhile, after debuting in the 1990 film "The General's Son," Kim Seung-woo has been active across both screen and television. He appeared in various works such as the films "Portrait of a Young Man," "Run with Money," "Ghost Mama," "Jjim," "Lighter On," "Hwangsanbeol," "Into the Fire," and "Catch Me If You Can." He also starred in dramas including "Hotelier," "Queen of Reversals," "Iris," "Athena: Goddess of War," and "You're My Destiny."

Kim Seung-woo, who married actor Kim Nam-joo and gained attention as a representative couple in the entertainment industry, has recently continued his activities in fields such as directing and production rather than acting. As an actor, he has had no notable work since the release of the film "Forgotten Love" in 2020.

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