South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum sorry for wrongly accusing woman as husband’s mistress
- A young office worker was subjected to intense online harassment and bombarded with hateful messages following the accusation
- Hwang expressed regret for the unintended harm caused by her action, saying the individual has no connection to her husband Lee Young-don
South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum, 40, has mistakenly accused a young office worker, referred to as Ms. J, of having an affair with her husband.
Hwang erroneously labelled her as a “mistress” in a social media post that quickly went viral, according to a report by the Hankook Ilbo, a Korean-language daily newspaper and affiliate of The Korea Times.
The accusation, made without proper verification, thrust Ms. J into the unwelcome spotlight and subjected her to widespread scrutiny and online harassment.
Hwang, whose marital journey has been widely publicised, experiencing various highs and lows including a near-divorce with her husband Lee Young-don, a professional golfer, inadvertently inflicted harm through her impulsive online post.
Ms. J, a regular corporate employee, found herself bombarded with malicious comments and unwanted attention overnight, causing her considerable distress.
The situation escalated as Ms. J’s personal information was disseminated across the internet. That prompted Ms. J to consider legal action, highlighting the severe consequences of Hwang’s hasty social media activity.
