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Film translator Hwang Seok-hee reviewing legal action after sex offense record allegations

Published: 30 Mar. 2026, 19:39

A still from YouTube channel “Hwang Seok-hee’s Cine Typing″ [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Hwang Seok-hee, a film translator, indicated he will pursue legal action after allegations surfaced that he had past sexual offenses.

“[I am] currently reviewing the matter with legal counsel,” Hwang said via Instagram on Monday. “If the reports contain inaccuracies, unverified claims or expressions that go beyond legal judgment, we will consider taking legal action.”

Earlier that day, entertainment outlet Dispatch reported that Hwang had been indicted twice and received suspended sentences in both cases.

The report stated that Hwang committed sexual harassment and assault against women on the street in 2005 and sexually assaulted a participant in a class at a community cultural center in 2014.

Hwang is one of Korea’s most well-known translators, known for his work on films including “Warm Bodies” (2013) and “Deadpool” (2016). He has also appeared on television programs such as tvN’s television talk show "You Quiz on the Block" (2018-) and MBC's television variety show “Omniscient Interfering View” (2018– ).

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
BY JANG GU-SEUL [[email protected]]