Park Si-hoo denies allegations of brokering affair, causing marriage breakup
Actor Park Si-hoo / Captured from his Instagram
Actor accused of introducing woman to married man
Actor Park Si-hoo’s agency has denied allegations that he introduced a woman to a married man and played a role in breaking up the couple’s family, calling the claims “groundless and false.”
In a statement released Thursday, Park’s agency, Hoofactory, said it “intends to take swift legal action in response to the post alleging that ‘actor Park Si-hoo introduced a woman to a married man and played a major part in ruining a family’.”
The agency said it has retained legal counsel and has filed for mediation with the Korea Press Arbitration Commission.
It also plans to file criminal charges against the person who made the online post, accusing them of defamation through the spread of false information.
“We are collecting evidence on the continued spread of unverified false claims and malicious comments about Park Si-hoo,” Hoofactory said. “We will pursue legal action, including criminal complaints, against these illegal acts. Given the serious damage such misinformation causes to the actor, no leniency will be granted.”
The agency urged the public to refrain from spreading unconfirmed rumors or posting defamatory content. “We are doing our utmost to ensure a prompt police investigation and will prove through the legal process that the post is based on falsehoods,” it added.
The controversy began when an anonymous internet user, referred to as A, accused Park of being instrumental in her family’s breakdown, claiming that the actor introduced a woman to her husband. A also posted a photo of the alleged woman involved.
The woman later responded in a comment, denying any connection. “I do not know any of the individuals mentioned in this post. Using my photo without permission and spreading false information constitutes clear defamation,” she wrote.
Park made his television debut in 2005 with the KBS drama “Delightful Girl, Choon-hyang,” and went on to star in several popular series including “Prosecutor Princess,” “The Princess’ Man,” “Cheongdamdong Alice” and “My Golden Life.”
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.