As allegations of past sexual crimes surrounding film translator Hwang Seok-hee spread and occupied entertainment rankings on internet portal sites, the broadcasting industry as a whole has quickly started distancing itself. However, Hwang Seok-hee has taken a hardline stance that he will consider "corrections and legal action" regarding information that is not true.
As of the 31st, the broadcasting outlets where Hwang Seok-hee appeared appear to be cutting ties. First, the producers of 'The manager who sees everything' removed his episode VODs, and the SBS radio programs Kim Young-chul's Power FM and Park Haseon's Cinetown also set related videos to private on YouTube.
Earlier, 'You Quiz on the Block' also made clips of his appearance private or modified the VOD, so not only variety shows but radio and other broadcasting sectors are showing a trend of 'content cleanup.'
This measure appears to stem from the public sentiment that rapidly spread after recent reports about him. Earlier, one outlet reported that Hwang Seok-hee was prosecuted on three occasions in 2005 and 2014 for charges including aggravated sexual assault, quasi-rape, and illegal filming, and was given suspended sentences.
However, Hwang Seok-hee's side said, "We are reviewing the facts, and we will consider corrections and legal action for content that is not true."
Nevertheless, the broadcasting industry is proactively deleting or setting Hwang Seok-hee's appearance content to private. Regardless of the truth of the allegations, just the mention of the "controversy itself" has prompted moves to minimize risk. In a broadcasting environment where credibility is already important, it appears they will take a conservative approach until the matter is clearly resolved.
For now, attention is focused on how the factual details of the allegations will be further revealed. There is also interest in what actions the party involved can take to restore his reputation.
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