A Complete Wrap-up on the Hwang Jung-min Stalking Case! 'Stalking Crime' vs. 'Emotional and Sexual Exploitation': What Are the Key Issues? (+Timeline)

We have summarized the stalking complaint case between actor Hwang Jung-min and woman A, covering everything from the timeline to the positions of both sides. Find out what the real issues are regarding the claims of 'stalking crimes' and 'emotional and sexual exploitation.'

It’s one of the loudest issues in the entertainment industry these days 😭 I think everyone has probably seen the stalking controversy between actor Hwang Jung-min and a woman, A, who met him as a fan, at least once.

However, when you actually look up the articles, the agency's statement and A's statement are presented separately, so I noticed many people were confused. So, I gathered everything up and organized it in chronological order ✨

For your reference, I would like to mention in advance that since the trial for this case is still ongoing, there is no confirmed conclusion yet!

1. A connection that started as a fan, we met exactly 3 times

The two were originally an actor and a fan We became acquainted through that. Person A was a fan who diligently followed Hwang Jung-min to his stage greetings, and Mr. Hwang Jung-min Go first Let's grab a meal sometime They say that private contact started when they exchanged contact information.

We actually only met a total of three times.

황정민 스토킹 사건 총정리! '스토킹 범죄' vs '정서적·성적 착취' 쟁점은? (+타임라인)

August 16, 2023 – Approx. 3 hours
September 11, 2023 – Incheon Airport Food Court, approximately 2 hours (accompanied by a manager)
March 14, 2024 – Approx. 30 minutes

According to a Dispatch report, there was no physical contact at all during these three meetings. That's what they say. After that, they only communicated via KakaoTalk and phone calls.

2. The 'Soju Business' Proposal That Became the Root of the Trouble

At Incheon Airport, where we met for the second time, Mr. Hwang Jung-min go "We received a proposal for a soju business. Would you like to try designing the labels?" That was the beginning of the problem, tossed out like that.

A graduate of the Visual Design department Mr. A This I took it seriously and looked into market research and even trademark procedures. They say so. On the other hand Hwang Jung-min Mr.'s side I regarded this as just a light conversation. That is their position. Eventually, the business fell through, and from then on, a gap began to widen between the two of them.

Mr. A later in the statement As a design practitioner, I conducted market research, concept planning, and trademark research. ...and stated that they demanded a settlement and explanation regarding this part.

3. Loss of contact, and a sudden increase in messages

December 2023, Hwang Jung-min Mr. "Don't contact me for the time being" After that, the relationship started to falter.

since In February 2024, Mr. Hwang Jung-min changed his number and even blocked KakaoTalk. The defect situation has significantly worsened.

During this period, Mr. A contacted Mr. Hwang Jung-min's son. As the fact became known, the agency [did this] First act of stalking It was defined as such. Afterwards, the frequency of contact reportedly increased significantly, with over 78 messages of more than 6,000 characters sent in a single day.

The next day Hwang Jung-min Mr./Ms. [Name] spoke on the phone personally, apologized regarding the soju business matter at the last meeting on March 14, and Please do not contact my family. It is said that they requested it.

4. Ultimately leading to criminal charges… What is the court's verdict?

May 2025, a massive volume of messages again over four days When (113 times, approximately 4,900 characters) was sent Mr. Hwang Jung-min's side deemed this a stalking crime and filed a criminal complaint. I proceeded with it.

Court imposes provisional measures, including restraining order, three times
Admitting of stalking charges → Summary order for a fine of 3 million won
Mr. A appealed this decision, claiming innocence and requesting a formal trial.
The stalking charges are currently being re-examined from the beginning in the first criminal trial.

In the statement, Mr. A "A summary order has been issued, but it is not a final guilty verdict." I emphasized that point.

5. What specifically is the 'sexual exploitation' that A is talking about?

As the controversy escalated, Mr. A also issued a statement personally. The core argument is this.

I believe this incident is emotional and sexual exploitation that occurred amidst a significant power asymmetry, and at the same time, labor exploitation.

Then, let's examine specifically what situation A refers to as 'sexual exploitation.'

Requirements and evaluation of creative works on closed blogs A claimed that whenever she uploaded creative works (a total of about 30 pieces), such as novels and essays, to a private blog she operated, Hwang Jung-min would read them and evaluate them every time.
Demand to write sexual content : A’s statement explicitly states, “There are also writings with sexual content written at Mr. Hwang Jung-min’s request.” According to the quoted conversation released by Dispatch, A’s side claims that Mr. Hwang Jung-min said things such as, “The writing is sexy,” “Write an erotic novel (not about me),” and “I want to hug you too.”
The double standard of consumption and punishment "The writing I produced was later presented as evidence of my obsession or delusion in the stalking complaint," said A, expressing frustration that the same creative work was consumed when the relationship was good, but used as evidence of charges against him when things went awry.
Non-payment of labor : He claimed that he did not receive any settlement or explanation after the relationship ended regarding the time and skills invested in market research for the soju business, label design, and writing 30 books.

One thing to clarify here! According to Dispatch's coverage, it has been confirmed that there was no physical contact or relationship between the two. In other words The 'sexual exploitation' referred to by A is not physical contact, but exploitation through the aforementioned remarks, demands for writing, and emotional relationships. The core of A's side's argument is that [it was]. In response to this, Hwang Jung-min's side is denying the entire controversy within the broad framework of "malicious posts by a stalking suspect," rather than refuting it point by point.

Separately, A has also filed a lawsuit against Hwang Jung-min for damages worth 200 million won, and is currently awaiting a mediation hearing.

6. So what's the real issue?

To summarize, it is divided into two branches like this.

division	detail	Progress
Criminal (Stalking Charge)	Hwang Jung-min's side sues A for stalking	Mr. A appealed the summary order, and the formal trial in the first instance is currently underway.
Civil (claim of exploitation)	Mr. A files a claim for damages against Hwang Jung-min	First trial in progress, mediation date scheduled

in other words Whether it was stalking and whether there was exploitation are separate issues being addressed in different trials. The agency maintains that it is a "malicious post by a stalking suspect," while A's side argues that "the true nature of the relationship cannot be obscured by a single procedural case," so it seems the dispute will continue for the time being.

For reference, the disclosed conversations include many messages containing intense emotional expressions, but we have not included the specific details. You can check the full original text through the Dispatch report.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Has the Hwang Jung-min stalking case been confirmed as guilty?
A. No. A summary order for a fine of 3 million won was issued, but Mr. A appealed and requested a formal trial. Since the case is currently being re-examined from the beginning in the first trial, there is no confirmed guilty verdict.

Q. What specifically is the 'sexual exploitation' that A is claiming?
A claims that Hwang Jung-min read and evaluated creative works posted on a private blog, and that some of these included writings with sexual content written at his request. A also alleges that there were remarks such as, "Your writing is sexy," and "Write an erotic novel." Although there was no physical contact, A has filed a separate civil lawsuit for damages on the grounds that these remarks and demands constituted emotional and sexual exploitation.

Q. I heard the production team of the movie 'Hope' was also mentioned in this controversy?
A. Yes, distributor Plus M and production company Forged Films stated that they are considering legal action, claiming that they suffered damages from interference with business by Mr. A sending emails to partner companies, etc.

Q. Were the two actually dating?
A. According to Dispatch's coverage, the actual meetings took place three times for a total of 5 hours and 30 minutes, and there was no physical contact. There is a situation where both sides have differing interpretations regarding the nature of the relationship itself.