Hwang Jung-min, the 'chilling reason' he called first 62 times... a plea to "please save me"

Photo = Screenshot from YouTube 'The Punch', Newsis Source = Dispatch [Financial News] The dispute between actor Hwang Jung-min and woman A, who are at odds over their private relationship, is escalating into a war of revelations and heading towards a legal battle. Regarding the call records that A claims are evidence of private interaction, Hwang Jung-min's side countered by stating they were "circumstances where he pleaded to cut off contact," while A retaliated by foreshadowing further revelations.
According to a report by Dispatch on the 6th, an analysis of 62 call recordings (approximately 163,000 characters) exchanged between Hwang Jung-min and A over about a year starting in 2024 revealed that the primary purpose of Hwang Jung-min initiating the calls was to "stop contact" and "end the relationship.
" The recordings contain remarks in which Hwang Jung-min begged to sever ties, saying, "Please spare me," "Don't send me messages carelessly late at night," and "It makes me uncomfortable.
" Previously, A had been claiming a private relationship based on the fact that Hwang Jung-min called first 62 times and selfie photos received from him. In response, Hwang Jung-min's side explained that they had no choice but to send the photos due to psychological pressure, such as A's mention of suicide, and repeated requests, adding that they refused all of A's demands for a meeting in an enclosed space and drinking.
Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, identified A as a suspect in a stalking crime and filed a criminal complaint. The court issued a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won on A for stalking charges, along with three provisional restraining orders.
However, A appealed this decision and requested a formal trial, and has also filed a lawsuit for damages against Hwang Jung-min. According to Star News on this day, regarding reports that a recent settlement was rejected, A countered, "Hwang Jung-min's side proposed a settlement first, but we rejected it first," adding, "I will release all 77 call recordings.
" Regarding the call transcript released by Dispatch, A claimed, "The part where Hwang Jung-min said 'stop calling' was only a partial excerpt," and asserted, "Even after saying that, he called back immediately. " A also clarified that the demands for meetings in enclosed spaces or staying together for 24 hours were "distortions stemming from a joke.
" Furthermore, A categorically denied allegations of demanding money under the pretext of a settlement, as well as the theory of a planned exposé targeting an upcoming film release. A refuted the claims, stating, "I merely requested private, non-monetary face-to-face consultations through a lawyer starting in 2025," and added, "On the contrary, Hwang Jung-min's side suddenly approached me last July ahead of the release of the movie 'Hope' and proposed a settlement, but there has been no response since.
" Regarding the criticism of her past activities as an idol 'Homma' (homepage master), she drew a line, stating, "That happened 16 years ago, and it is an attempt to humiliate me by taking photos and videos unrelated to the essence of the current matter. " 'Homma' refers to a person who attends a celebrity's schedule with a telephoto camera to take and upload high-quality photos and videos.
On the other hand, Hwang Jung-min's agency, Sam Company, is maintaining its existing stance and continuing with legal proceedings. Hwang Jung-min's lawyer remained tight-lipped regarding A's claims, stating, "It is difficult to answer as the matter is currently under litigation.
" Legal experts point out that if A discloses the actual recordings to an unspecified number of people, further legal liability could arise. This is because, even if the recording of a conversation itself does not constitute a violation of the Communications Secret Protection Act, distributing the content of a private conversation on social media or other platforms without the other party's consent can result in civil and criminal liability for defamation or invasion of privacy.
With the claims of both sides starkly conflicting, it is expected that the final determination of the truth will be made in court through formal criminal trials and damages lawsuits, moving beyond a mere war of revelations.
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