Actor accused of introducing a woman to a married man; agency denies claim and plans to sue
Actor Park Si-hoo's agency has firmly denied allegations that he introduced a woman to a married man, allegedly leading to the collapse of that man's marriage. His legal team is preparing civil and criminal action against the accuser.
Agency Denies Involvement in Marital Scandal
On August 7, Park Si-hoo's agency, Hoo Factory, released an official statement refuting an online post that claimed the actor played a role in another couple's divorce. "We clarify that the claim Park Si-hoo introduced a woman to a married man and contributed to the destruction of a marriage is entirely false," the agency stated.
The agency has appointed legal representation and is preparing to file defamation charges against the woman who posted the claim, referred to as "Ms. A."
Allegations Spark After Private Messages Revealed
Ms. A first made the accusation on August 5 via social media, sharing private messages allegedly exchanged between her ex-husband, "Mr. B," and Park Si-hoo. The messages included friendly exchanges, voice call records, and a photo of an unidentified woman, "Ms. C."
Following the post, Ms. C publicly denied any connection to Park Si-hoo, stating she had never met him. Mr. B also clarified his side through a press outlet, explaining that he and Park are simply acquaintances from the same hometown and that he, not Park, had shared the woman's photo.
Mr. B also corrected the timeline of his relationship with Ms. A, stating they had divorced six years ago. He added that Ms. A had accessed his phone without permission while he was traveling and leaked the contents online.
Legal Action Underway
Hoo Factory emphasized that they will pursue legal action without leniency. "We are in the process of submitting a complaint to the Korea Press Arbitration Commission and preparing a criminal defamation case against the individual who spread these false claims," the agency noted.
They added that evidence is being collected against other malicious online posts targeting Park and warned against spreading unverified or defamatory information.
The agency concluded by thanking fans for their continued support and promised to do their utmost to resolve the matter swiftly through legal means.
