South Korean actor Lee Ji Hoon (pic) has been accused of domestic violence by his wife, his agency confirmed.
Lee’s management, Y.ONE Entertainment, said in a statement on Friday, Aug 15, that the actor’s wife did call the police and reported an incident, which was later said to be not a “serious” one.
“During a marital argument, the police arrived on the scene due to a report by his wife, but they determined based on testimony at the scene that it was not a serious incident,” said the agency.
“There was no assault, and his wife has clearly stated that she does not wish to press charges, so the case is currently in the process of being closed,” it added.
The management stressed that Lee and his spouse are “reflecting” on the incident and they apologised for the concern it brought, especially to the actor’s supporters.
In the initial report, the police said they received a phone call on the afternoon of July 24 claiming that Lee had assaulted his wife at their home in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.
The report stated that during an argument, the actor reportedly tried to leave the house, and his wife attempted to stop him, leading to a physical fight.
In South Korea, assault is a “non-prosecutable offense without the victim’s consent,” meaning the case cannot proceed without the victim’s intent to pursue legal action.
Lee is best known for his roles in A Killer Paradox, Hospital Playlist, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo and The Roundup: Punishment. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
