Woman Who Accused Male Celebrity Of Two-Timing And Hush-Money Payout Issues Apology
A woman who recently caused a huge public uproar after accusing a Korean male celebrity of two-timing and offering hush money to his ex-girlfriend ahead of his wedding has issued a formal apology, clearing the names of actors Lee Jang Woo and On Joo Wan.
The woman previously made a post on a workplace forum under the pseudonym “A,” claiming that her former boyfriend’s agency sent her ₩8.00 million KRW (about $5,750 USD) to stop her from disclosing details that could disrupt his upcoming appearance on a marriage-themed reality show with his new partner. While she didn’t disclose the identity of the man, she left hints, stating that he was not a trending actor but still a familiar face to the public, especially those in their 30s and older.
Korean Celebrity Accused Of Offering Hush Money To Ex-Girlfriend Ahead Of Wedding
The post sparked some baseless speculations, with many even assuming the initials of the accused to be “ㅇ ㅈ ㅇ.” Consequently, two actors with the same initials, Lee Jang Woo and On Joo Wan, got embroiled in the controversy because both are known to be getting married soon.
As the rumors spread further, Lee made a post directly refuting the claims. Joo Wan’s agency also dismissed the speculations, confirming that he had no involvement in the matter.
Witnessing the widespread backlash and false speculations that the actors were facing, “A” returned to the same platform with a follow-up post, expressing regret. In the post, she mentioned that she never disclosed her ex-boyfriend’s identity, initials, or profession, and never meant to victimize any innocent individual.
“I didn’t expect such speculation,” she stated, expressing regret over the fact that her plea for justice turned into a witch hunt. She made it clear that none of the celebrities mentioned by the public or the media were involved in the case and apologized to the actors facing unwarranted hate.
I saw innocent people getting hurt because of me. That was never my intention.
— “A”
“A” concluded her statement, revealing that she met with the parties involved he previous day and settled the matter privately. She received a sincere apology from the actual perpetrator and expressed her wish to move on.
