Actor and singer Choi Jung-won, best known as a member of the early 2000s vocal duo UN, has won a legal battle after being accused of breaking up a family through an alleged affair. The Seoul Family Court dismissed all claims made by the plaintiff, identified as Mr. A, and ruled that he must cover the legal costs.
Mr. A had accused Choi of having an inappropriate relationship with his wife, identified as Ms. B, including meeting her alone and bringing her to his home. However, after a two-year legal process, the court found no grounds for the adultery claims and ruled in favor of Choi. Mr. A has since filed an appeal and continues to express anger online, accusing the court of bias.
Background
Choi Jung-won publicly denied all allegations, sharing the court documents on his Instagram and vowing to take legal action against further defamation. He emphasized that the alleged meeting with Ms. B was a simple gathering between friends and that no inappropriate behavior occurred. Additionally, Choi revealed that Mr. A was fined last year for defamation and coercion under the Information and Communications Network Act, further casting doubt on Mr. A’s credibility.
Despite the court’s decision, Mr. A remains vocal, claiming that the outcome was influenced by judicial affiliations and insisting that Choi is responsible for the breakdown of his marriage. While the adultery ruling favored Choi, a separate divorce case is currently under review by the Supreme Court of Korea.
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