Park Min Young's agency, Hook Entertainment, has responded to recent reports regarding her former boyfriend. In September 2022, Dispatch claimed that Park Min Young was in a relationship with a wealthy businessman named Kang, along with making various accusations against him. At the time, Hook Entertainment clarified the rumors and confirmed the actress's breakup.
On January 15, Dispatch reported that Park Min Young received 250 million won (about $190,300) in cash during her relationship with businessman Kang. The report suggested that Kang withdrew the money as a loan and transferred it to Park Min Young under the guise of living expenses.
In response to these claims, Hook Entertainment issued an official statement. They shared that in February 2023, Park Min Young cooperated in a witness interview with the prosecution regarding the use of her account as a borrowed-name bank account. The investigation revealed that the actress was not involved in any illegal activities and did not receive any unlawful benefits. The 250 million won mentioned in the report was explained as Kang Jong Hyun using Park Min Young's account, and the money was not used for her living expenses.
Hook Entertainment Official Statement:
Hello. This is Hook Entertainment.
We want to convey actress Park Min Young’s stance regarding the Dispatch news that was reported today.
In February 2023, actress Park Min Young participated in a witness interview with the prosecution regarding the use of her account as a borrowed-name bank account, and through this, it was clearly revealed that actress Park Min Young was not involved in any illegal activities nor did she receive any illegal benefits. The 250 million won mentioned in the report was only actress Park Min Young’s account being used by Kang Jong Hyun, and [the money] was not used for Park Min Young’s living expenses.
Actress Park Min Young was greatly misunderstood for over a year due to false information. Despite this, actress Park Min Young accepted the criticism from many people and is greatly regretting and reflecting on the aspect that she did act more cautiously. She also believes that it is an actress’s job to showcase good acting through good projects, so she is focusing more on her main job of acting.
We hope that the defamation of actress Park Min Young by raising groundless suspicions will no longer be repeated going forward.
According to the statement, misleading information caused Park Min Young to experience misunderstandings for more than a year. She nevertheless took criticism well and is considering how to proceed with greater caution going forward. Park Min Young believes that unfounded accusations and defamation against her will end, stressing her resolve to take action.
Park Min Young personally addressed the issue on her Instagram after the reports revealed. She expressed frustration but continued to have hope that honesty will eventually win out. She declared her great wish to keep her devoted fans, whom she affectionately refers to as "beans."
Park Min Young is presently featuring in the TV drama "Marry My Husband," and the show is currently leading in popularity among both dramas and actors.
