UN’s Choi Jung-won Faces Stalking Charges After Affair Allegations—Fans Shocked by Ongoing Scandals

Actor Choi Jung-won, formerly of the male duo UN, has stunned fans after being booked on charges of stalking.

According to the Seoul Jungbu Police Station, on the 16th, Choi Jung-won was booked on suspicion of stalking after allegedly visiting the home of a woman he knew while carrying a weapon.

Authorities have taken protective measures for the alleged victim and have requested an emergency restraining order against Choi Jung-won, prohibiting him from coming within 100 meters or contacting her via electronic communications. Violating this emergency order could result in up to one year in prison or a fine of up to KRW 10 million (approx. $7,400 USD).

On the 18th, the Seoul Central District Court approved the emergency order, stating, “The situation is urgent,” and emphasizing the need to prevent any recurrence of stalking behavior.

On the 20th, Choi Jung-won took to his personal social media account to actively address the allegations. He clarified that the woman in question is his girlfriend, and described the incident as a minor argument that escalated unnecessarily.

Choi Jung-won stated, “The claims that I threatened anyone with a weapon or engaged in stalking are completely untrue. Both my girlfriend and I firmly deny these allegations,” adding that he intends to respond strongly to any false information.



Addressing reports that he visited her with a weapon, Choi explained through one media outlet, “After telling my girlfriend I wanted to break up, we had an argument. I never picked up any weapon inside the house, and the rumors about self-harm have been completely misrepresented.”

Previously, Choi Jung-won was embroiled in controversy over an alleged affair with a married acquaintance. In December last year, the Seoul Family Court’s 3rd Division ruled in a divorce suit filed by Ms. A against her husband, Mr. B, that Ms. A had lied about her whereabouts during the marriage and met with Choi Jung-won, finding her primarily responsible for the breakdown of the marriage. The court ordered Ms. A to pay KRW 30 million (approx. $22,000 USD) in damages.

The court found that Ms. A lied about attending company dinners to meet Choi Jung-won, engaged in physical intimacy with him, and visited his home, which intensified her marital conflict. The ruling stated that Ms. A’s breach of marital fidelity was the main cause of the marriage’s collapse.

In December 2022, Mr. B also filed a KRW 100 million (approx. $74,000 USD) damages lawsuit against Choi Jung-won.

At the time, Choi Jung-won effectively halted his entertainment career due to the affair allegations, resulting in a prolonged hiatus.

With Choi Jung-won once again making headlines for negative reasons, public attention is focused on the outcome of the current stalking and special threat charges.

Photo Credit: Xportsnews, Choi Jung-won’s Social Media

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Myung Heesuk. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.