Choi Jung-won denied the stalking allegations.
On the morning of the 20th, Choi Jung-won claimed through his personal SNS that the allegations of stalking that arose the previous day were "a kind of happening."
He remarked, "The content reported yesterday was a personal conflict between my girlfriend and me, resulting from a minor quarrel that escalated." He continued, "In the process of heightened emotions, misunderstandings arose, and I feel very regretful that the situation was relayed inaccurately."
In particular, Choi Jung-won stated, "The suggestion of 'the girlfriend's revelation' raised by some was also based on misunderstanding," asserting, "It is far from the actual facts." Above all, he emphasized, "The claim that I threatened or stalked while holding a weapon is completely false, and both my girlfriend and I categorically deny it," adding, "We will strongly respond to such false claims in the future."
In conclusion, he added, "I sincerely apologize once again for my personal life causing misunderstandings that led to uncomfortable news, and I will act with greater caution and responsibility in the future."
On the 19th, SBS reported, citing the Seoul Central Police Station, that Choi Jung-won was booked on suspicion of violating the Stalking Crime Punishment Act for allegedly visiting the house of a woman he had recently known while carrying a weapon on the 16th. As a result of the police applying for emergency measures, the Seoul Central District Court approved it on the 18th. However, Choi Jung-won denies the allegations and claims it is a 'misunderstanding.'
Choi Jung-won debuted as part of the male duet group UN with actor Kim Jung-hoon. After the group disbanded, he transitioned to acting. In 2022, he was embroiled in a 100 million won lawsuit over allegations of being an extramarital affair. However, Choi Jung-won emphasizes that he has long been acquainted with the woman involved and has counter-sued for defamation and threats.
The following is the full text of Choi Jung-won's refutation of the stalking allegations.
The content reported yesterday was a personal conflict between my girlfriend and me,
and it was a kind of happening that arose from a minor quarrel that escalated.
In the process of heightened emotions, misunderstandings arose,
and I am very regretful that the situation was inaccurately conveyed.
I also clearly state that the expression 'the girlfriend's revelation' raised by some originated from misunderstanding and is far from the truth.
In particular, the claim that I threatened or stalked while holding a weapon is completely false,
and both my girlfriend and I categorically deny that.
We will strongly respond to such false claims in the future.
I sincerely apologize once again for my personal life causing misunderstandings that led to uncomfortable news,
and I will act with greater caution and responsibility in the future.
I apologize.
Choi Jung-won, Dream, August 20, 2025.
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