Ms. A from 'Match to Marry' cleared of 'adultery allegations' ... "'Crime Chief' admits their fault" Vows full legal action

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.

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'Marry to Match' Alleged mistress warned of legal action, but faces potential lawsuit from production team instead

SOURCE: ‘합숙 맞선’ 상간녀 의혹女, 법적대응 경고했는데 제작진에 손배소 위기

A contestant on SBS' 'Match to Marry' is being accused of having an affair with a married man. While she announced plans for legal action, attention is now focused on whether SBS might sue her for damages or not.

On a recent broadcast of JTBC's 'Crime Chief,' an informant claimed hat a woman who had an affair with her ex-husband is now starring in a dating show. That show was later identified as SBS' 'Match to Marry.'

Kim Taein, the woman that is named as the person of the affair allegations, posted on her social media on January 22, saying, "As incorrect information continues to spread and people are attacking me and my mother excessively, I'm releasing this statement after much deliberation."

Kim Taein claimed that the reports broadcasted by 'Crime Chief' were 'distorted and exaggerated.' She warned, "As excessive criticism continues and it's harming me and my mother mentally, my legal team will take action if hateful comments are not voluntarily deleted."

The production team of 'Match to Marry' stated, "To make sure viewers can watch the show comfortably, we have decided to completely remove her scenes from the remaining episodes." In the recent episodes, Kim Taein was almost entirely edited out and only appeared in wide shots. 

In particular, the production team explained that they conducted pre-interview questionnaires and interviews while casting participants to make sure that there were no issues in the contestants' past or present backgrounds. They also noted that the consent form explicitly required contestants to state and guarantee that they hadn't been involved in crimes, drugs, adultery, school violence and similar matters. The contract also states that they have to pay penalties in the event of violations. As a result, the production team is now reportedly considering a lawsuit against Kim Taein.

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Who is the alleged 'mistress' dating show contestant? ... Starred with her mother and revealed her face, 'Match to Marry': "We'll edit her out"

SOURCE: 상간녀 '연프' 출연자 누구?…엄마랑 출연, 얼굴 공개했는데 '합숙 맞선' 측 "통편집" [엑's 이슈]

A contestant from a dating reality show has been swept up in allegations of adultery. The production team plans to completely edit out the contestant's footage.

On the episode of JTBC's 'Crime Chief' that aired on January 20, a woman in her 40s came forward claiming she divorced her husband 4 years ago due to his affair. She claimed to be shocked to see the woman involved in the affair appearing on a dating show.

The broadcast also reported that a court ruling found both the husband and the other woman responsible for the breakdown of the marriage.

Attorney Yang Jiyeol explained during the show, “The informant proceeded with the divorce and the mistress lawsuit at the same time. Originally, the husband filed for divorce first, and she countersued.” He added, “According to the court ruling, the husband was at fault. The court determined that after the woman joined the company in 2016, their relationship developed into an affair, and they even traveled abroad together. The court ruled that the responsibility for the breakdown of the marriage lies with the husband and the other woman."

According to the broadcast, the court ordered the husband and the mistress to jointly pay 30 million KRW in alimony. However, the informant stated, "I still haven't received the alimony, and the division of assets has not been finalized." She added, "I thought I had forgotten everything after the divorce, but I think the trauma remains. When I think about it, my heart starts racing again and I feel very anxious."

Meanwhile, the woman identified as the alleged mistress denied the claims, saying, "This has nothing to do with me, and I have never received any court ruling." She added, "I will take legal action against any groundless claims." It was reported that she also sent a formal legal notice through her lawyer. Regarding this, Attorney Yang commented, "It's difficult to accept that claim, given that a court ruling exists."

Amidst the controversy, the production team of the dating show 'Match to Marry,' in which the contestant appeared, decided to completely edit out her footage. During the broadcast, the production team also said they are considering filing a damages lawsuit.

On the 20th, a representative from 'Match to Marry' told Xports News, "The production team only recently became aware of these facts. Our contracts include clauses requiring contestants to guarantee that they have no history of social controversies such as crimes, affairs, or school violence. We also specify penalties for violations."

They further stated, "We plan to delete the contestant's footage as much as possible from the remaining episodes," and noted that they are currently discussing regarding further actions as they verify the facts with the contestant herself.

SBS' 'Match to Marry,' which premiered on January 1, is a dating show where 10 single men and women who want to get married live together with 10 mothers who want to see their children to marry for 6 days and 5 nights. As it is a parent-accompanied cohabitation matchmaking reality show, the contestant in question appeared on the program together with her mother, which has further fueled the controversy.

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