Hwang Eui-jo: ``The person responsible for the video distribution and blackmail is my brother's wife'' - South Korea

It has been revealed that the person who threatened South Korean national soccer player Hwang Eui-jo (Norwich City FC) by distributing a video of him having a sexual relationship with a woman is the wife of his brother.
On the 22nd, the Seoul National Police Agency's Cyber Crime Investigation Team suspected that Hwang Eui-jo's private footage was released on SNS, etc., and that he threatened her (according to the Act on Punishment of Sexual Violence, use of photographed materials, coercion, and intimidation)
Mr. A was arrested and sent to prison. According to the police, it was confirmed that Ms. A, as the wife of Hwang Eui-jo's brother, had effectively acted as his manager, accompanying him on overseas business trips. Mr. A is
In June, he was accused of sharing photos and videos of Hwang and multiple women on social media, claiming to have been in a romantic relationship with player Hwang.
In June, Hwang Eui-jo, who had suffered from threats, was charged with defamation by stating false facts under the Information and Communications Network Act.
A complaint was filed against Mr. A with the police on charges of intimidation and coercion of using photographed materials under the Act on Punishment of Sexual Violence. The police transferred the case to the Seoul National Police Agency's Cyber Crime Investigation Team, and while the investigation is underway, Hwang Ui
The situation of Jo's illegal filming was caught. His mobile phone was then seized and searched, and after undergoing digital forensics, he was classified as a suspect.
Hwang Eui-jo strongly denies the suspicion, saying, ``The photo shoot was consensual.''
. However, the battle continues, with the victim retorting, saying, ``I never consented to being photographed.'' According to a statement released by Mr. B, who identified himself as the victim of illegal filming by Hwang Eui-jo,
Hwang Eui-jo's side made it clear during the interrogation of Mr. A before his arrest (examination of the merits of the warrant) held on November 16 that he did not want Mr. A to be punished.
On the other hand, Hwang Uijo appeared as a substitute in the 27th minute of the second half in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup second round qualifying match against China held the day before.
did. Coach Klinsmann said, ``We are aware of the discussions within South Korea, and the situation will continue until the suspicions are clarified.'' ``Since we cannot immediately say that there are any problems or sins, we will continue to play an active role on the field.''
I think the role of a coach is to help them do this." He went on to say, ``During my 40 years of soccer, I have been exposed to many problems and incidents,'' adding, ``Until something clear comes out, players will not be able to perform on the field.''
I want to make the most of it," he added.