Actor Lee Jang-woo apologized, expressing his position regarding the controversy over unpaid delivery payments.
Lee Jang-woo wrote on his social media on the 20th, "I sincerely apologize to Mr. A, who is experiencing hardship due to not receiving payment," and said, "I ask for your understanding for not providing a sufficient explanation after the reports."
The controversy stemmed from allegations that the sundae soup restaurant "Hoseokchon," operated by Lee Jang-woo, had not paid approximately 40 million won for pig offal deliveries over a long period.
In response, Lee Jang-woo's side explained that the amount had already been fully paid to Mujin Co., Ltd., the contractual supplier, and that the problem occurred later when Mujin failed to pass the payment on to the delivery company. Lee Jang-woo added, "It is clearly my fault that I did not directly confirm the transaction structure," and said, "I deeply reflect on not having carefully examined problems that occurred in the intermediate process." He emphasized, "I will take responsibility and work to resolve this so that Mr. A can promptly receive the rightful payment."
Lee Jang-woo's side also released transaction records with Mujin, saying that more than 400 million won in total had been paid normally from Jan. to Sept. 2024. However, they repeatedly apologized, saying, "We take responsibility for not sufficiently confirming whether the intermediary company fulfilled its obligations."
Lee Jang-woo said, "I will be more cautious and responsible because of this incident," and added, "Regardless of legal responsibility, it feels heavy that people who trusted my name and continued transactions have suffered damage," acknowledging moral responsibility. He added that he would do his best to ensure the controversy is resolved amicably.
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