SOURCE: ‘합숙맞선’ A씨, ‘상간녀 의혹’ 벗었다…“사건반장 측, 잘못 인정” 법적 대응 총력 [전문]
Participant A from the SBS' 'Match to Marry' has firmly denied allegations of being in an affair and issued a final statement.
On the 29th, A posted on her Instagram, stating, "I am sorry for my insufficient response during the controversy," but emphasized that the claims were false, saying, "I am pursuing both civil and criminal legal action against the spread of false information and defamation." Regarding the JTBC's 'Crime Chief' episode that sparked the issue, A stated, "It was a one-sided report that did not sufficiently reflect the facts," adding that the video has been deleted and the show admitted their error.
Additionally, A also revealed that lawsuits against the informant and related individuals are scheduled to begin in May, and that she has filed over 100 complaints against malicious comments and posts. She added, "I may consider leniency if the relevant posts are deleted within a specified period, but I will take firm action if the same issues continue." She concluded by stating, "I will take legal action on all matters to protect my rights and honor," adding there would be no further statements.
The controversy began when JTBC's 'Crime Chief' claimed that 'a woman who had an affair with an ex-husband is currently on a dating show.' It was also reported that the woman had been ordered to pay 20 million KRW in damages for her responsibility in the breakdown of a marriage.
Following the broadcast, speculation spread online that the individual in question was participant A from 'Match to Marry,' to which A responded by denying the allegations, calling them 'exaggerated and distorted.'
As the controversy grew, the production team of 'Match to Marry' edited out A's footage, effectively removing her from the show.
Below is the full statement from A:
Hello. First of all, I would like to apologize for my insufficient response due to confusion of how to respond to such a suddent event, and for the controversy caused during that process.
Regarding the spread of false information, defamation, and damages caused by this matter, I am pursuing both civil and criminal legal action in order to protect my rights.
The JTBC program in question aired one-sided report that did not sufficiently reflect the facts, and they have since acknowledged their mistake.
The video has been completely deleted by the broadcasting station and re-uploading has been prohibited. Related articles have also been taken down.
Additionally, the program has also requested an amicable settlement.
Starting in May, legal proceedings and lawsuits against the informant and related individuals will proceed sequentially.
