Actors Park Hae-jin and Lee Moo-saeng countered that they were not actors in their 40s who were arrested on drug charges.
On the 11th, Park Hae-jin’s agency Artist Company said, “Recently, through online communities and SNS, we have confirmed that the false information that actor Park Hae-jin is related to a male actor in his 40s who was arrested for drug use is being spread recklessly.” So, Park Hae-jin has nothing to do with this case.”
He continued, “If the spread of unsubstantiated false information continues, we plan to take strong legal action once morest those who wrote and disseminated the content.” We will take strong measures once morest malicious acts such as,” he said.
Lee Moo-saeng’s agency, Alien Company, also said, “We have confirmed that false information is being spread indiscriminately through online communities and social media due to suspicions that he is an actor Lee Moo-saeng in relation to a male actor in his 40s who is currently arrested for drug use.” We clearly state that it is not related to this case, and if the spread of unfounded false information continues, we will take strong measures through legal procedures.”
On the 10th, the news that male actor A in his 40s was arrested by the police for drug use, speculation surrounding Mr. A’s identity continues.
The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that they arrested A at his home in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul around 2:00 pm on the same day, and as a result of a simple drug test, he tested positive for narcotics.
Earlier, the police were dispatched to the scene following receiving a 112 report claiming that a man who appeared to be intoxicated was running around. At the time of arrest, Mr. A was known to have unstable speech and gait, and vomiting marks around his mouth.
Police have found dozens of pills at A’s house and are checking the ingredients.
Mr. A made his debut as a supporting actor in a terrestrial TV drama in 2006 and has since appeared in several movies and dramas as the main and supporting actors.
Reporter Jo Ara at Hankyung.com [email protected]