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Actor Hwang Jung-eum handed suspended prison sentence in embezzlement case

Actor Hwang Jung-eum was handed a suspended prison sentence Thursday for embezzling over 4.2 billion won ($3 million) from her agency to invest in cryptocurrency. The court sentenced Hwang to two years in prison, suspended for four years.

2025-09-25

Prosecutors ask for 3-year sentence for actor Hwang Jung-eum on embezzlement charges

Prosecutors requested a three-year prison sentence for actor Hwang Jung-eum, who has been indicted on charges of embezzling over 4.3 billion won ($3.1 million) from her family-owned agency,

2025-08-22

Actor Hwang Jung-eum repays entire sum in embezzlement case, agency says

Actor Hwang Jung-eum has returned the full amount of money she allegedly embezzled from her former management company, her current agency said Tuesday.

2025-06-17

Actor Hwang Jung-eum edited out of 'Because I'm Single' episode amid legal proceedings

Actor Hwang Jung-eum will be edited out of the final episode of SBS Plus’s reality show “Because I’m Single” (2024-) amid ongoing legal proceedings over embezzlement and cryptocurrency investment.

2025-05-20

Advertisers cut ties with actor Hwang Jung-eum over crypto scandal

Advertisers have begun cutting ties with actor Hwang Jung-eum after she admitted to embezzling funds from her own company to invest in cryptocurrency on Thursday.

2025-05-16

Actor Hwang Jung-eum apologizes after admitting to embezzlement for crypto investment

Actor Hwang Jung-eum issued a public apology for her "misjudgment" on Thursday evening after admitting in court to embezzling funds from her own company to invest in cryptocurrency.

2025-05-16

Actor Hwang Jung-eum admits to investing $3M of agency's money in cryptocurrency

Actor Hwang Jung-eum admitted to taking 4.3 billion won in company funds from her family-owned agency, a majority of which she invested in cryptocurrency.

2025-05-15

Hwang Jung-eum's agency confirms actor is dating basketball player amid divorce proceedings

Actor Hwang Jung-eum is dating a basketball star amid an ongoing divorce with her husband, according to her agency.

2024-07-22

Hwang Jung-eum files for divorce from golfer husband

The actor reportedly blames her husband, Lee Young-don, for ruining their relationship.

2024-02-22

Hwang Jung-eum's latest roles provide insight and inspiration

Actor Hwang Jung-eum is a rom-com queen. Her acting is characterized by her ability by combine both a sense of humor and a softer side. Hwang's unique customization of each character she portrays also adds to the chemistry seen on screen with her...

2020-09-07