Actor Hwang Jung Min’s management agency, SEM Company, has officially released a detailed statement announcing the conclusion and official outcome of the first-instance trial regarding a serious stalking case involving the actor.
On September 8, 2026, the management agency issued an expansive public response outlining the legal verdict delivered against an individual referred to as Defendant “A.”
The legal proceedings were held under the authority of the Korean court system to address formal charges concerning violations of the Act On Punishment of Crime of Stalking.
The judicial outcome delivered a full guilty verdict against the perpetrator, establishing legal accountability through mandatory fines and judicial education measures intended to address persistent harassment directed toward public figures.
The legal action stems from a series of events that unfolded publicly during the summer months.
In July, widespread rumors and unverified allegations concerning Hwang Jung Min’s personal life began rapidly circulating across various online communities, digital forums, and social media networks.
The individual behind these posts, designated in court documents as Defendant “A,” uploaded several materials online, including alleged screenshots displaying phone call history logs and digital messaging exchanges.
Defendant “A” publicly asserted through these uploads that she was involved in a romantic relationship with Hwang Jung Min.
In response to the viral dissemination of these claims, SEM Company acted swiftly to refute the false narratives, clarifying that the individual was a suspect who had been persistently stalking and harassing the actor over an extended period.
First-Instance Court Ruling and Legal Penalties Against Defendant A
During the formal first-instance court trial held on September 8, 2026, the presiding tribunal reviewed the accumulated evidence and rendered a comprehensive guilty verdict against Defendant “A.”
The court evaluated the legal merits of the case under the Act On Punishment of Crime of Stalking and concluded that Defendant “A” engaged in intentional, persistent, and malicious behavior that directly infringed upon the victim’s personal safety and peace of mind.
As a result of these findings, the court ordered Defendant “A” to pay a criminal fine of 6 million won (approximately $4,490) and mandated the completion of a 40-hour court-administered stalking treatment program aimed at preventing future repeat offenses.
The court’s official determination affirmed that the continuous harassment suffered by Hwang Jung Min fell directly within the legal definition of stalking.
The ruling established that the actions committed by Defendant “A” caused significant disruption to the actor’s daily life and mental well-being, rejecting any claims that the communication was benign or non-malicious.
By imposing both financial penalties and mandatory therapeutic rehabilitation, the judicial ruling aimed to establish a clear precedent regarding the legal ramifications of persistent digital and physical boundary violations against public personalities.
Official Statement from SEM Company and Future Plans for Strict Legal Action
Following the court’s announcement, SEM Company issued a comprehensive official statement to communicate its formal stance on the judicial ruling and outline its ongoing strategy regarding the protection of its artist.
In their public statement, the agency expressed deep respect for the court’s decision and reaffirmed its commitment to taking an unyielding approach against all forms of criminal harassment and defamation.
SEM Company shared its initial official position on the verdict as follows:
“Hello, this is SEM Company.
We would like to share our position regarding the first-instance court ruling on the stalking case involving our actor Hwang Jung Min.
In the first-instance trial held today (September 8) regarding the defendant “A” on charges of violating the Act On Punishment of Crime of Stalking, the court found the defendant guilty of all counts of persistent and malicious stalking, sentencing her to a fine of 6 million won (approximately $4,490) and an order to complete a 40-hour stalking treatment program.”
The agency further highlighted the importance of the court’s ruling in affirming the protection of personal daily life, stating:
“Through this ruling, the court clarified that the defendant’s past actions constituted a clear crime of stalking, as they “seriously infringed upon the daily life of the actor.”
We believe this judgment confirms that stalking, which threatens the lives of others, cannot be justified for any reason, and we deeply respect the court’s decision.”
Despite the conclusion of the first-instance trial, SEM Company emphasized that its legal measures are far from complete.
The agency revealed that during the trial period, Defendant “A” continued to engage in harmful behaviors online, including the dissemination of false information and maliciously manipulated media.
Addressing these ongoing issues directly, SEM Company declared:
“Regardless of this first-instance ruling, we are planning all possible legal action against the continued spreading of false information and the release or distribution of maliciously edited recordings that occurred during the trial.
We will continue to hold the defendant legally accountable for any additional actions without any leniency. Thank you.”
Through this decisive stance, SEM Company reinforced that it will maintain a policy of zero tolerance against any ongoing or future acts of defamation, false rumors, or stalking aimed at Hwang Jung Min.
