[Full text of Literal Translation] Actor Jo Byung-gyu reports that an internet user, who has raised the allegations of Jo Byung-gyu's bullying, has admitted the falsehood and sent a letter of apology. ..

● Hello. This is HB Entertainment.

We would like to express our position on the news about our actor Jo Byung-gyu.



We have taken legal action against the creator of the bulletin board that instigated the unfounded bullying affair against actor Jo Byung-gyu, and the suspect, who has falsely posted on the internet about Jo Byung-gyu's

bullying, admitted the falsehood during the police investigation. The suspect recently sent an Official Apology to acknowledge and deeply reflect on his wrong-doings.



Also, regarding the investigation of the case, it is also true that actor Jo Byung-gyu submitted the statements and testimonies of teachers and many alumni, who had watched him closely during his school days,including his student life record book, to the investigative agency.



The anonymous author with foreign nationality who posted the falsehood statements, the suspect has been identified through police investigations, and the formal legal proceedings will be taken when the suspect enters Korea.



Going forward, the management office will continue to proactively respond to the unfounded bulletins and the malicious posts about actor Jo Byung-gyu.



Thank you