"Money Heist" star Jang Yoon Ju and Choi Ji Yeon address rumors that they are the controversial actress stabbed by her husband.
The entertainment industry is stunned after various outlets reported that an unnamed celebrity couple was behind a shocking incident.
According to a report, the man, who is in his thirties, stabbed his wife several times in the lobby of their Itaewon residence. After the incident, he then hurt himself and attempted suicide.
Seoul's Yong-San Police station shared that the couple was brought to the hospital, but the man was charged with attempted murder.
In addition, the police also noted that the two were living separately at the time of the incident. Moreover, they will undergo further investigation once the suspect and victim recover.
Since authorities and outlets did not reveal their identity for their safety and protection, the public began to speculate about the actress behind the stabbing incident.
The clues shared are that the victim is in her 40s and started out as a model, and also debuted as a K-pop member. She then turned into acting after the girl group disbanded.
Choi Ji Yeon Speaks Out Amid Public's Speculations
At the height of the controversy, Choi Ji Yeon's name was dragged into the issue. People thought she might be the actress in the attempted murder case.
However, she took to social media and cleared the rumors noting that she had been receiving comments asking about her status.
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Per an outlet, Choi Ji Yeon posted a series of photos of herself and her husband and wrote, "I'm getting comments asking me if I'm okay since morning. I was wondering what it was about, and then I saw the news. We're doing well."
'Money Heist' Star Jang Yoon Ju Clears Rumors About the Stabbing Controversy
Aside from Choi Ji Yeon, another name appeared, being the actress who was stabbed by her husband. Some think that it might be Jang Yoon Ju since the description almost fits her. She is 41 years old and worked as a model, actress, and singer-songwriter.
Jang Yoon Ju is among the top Korean fashion models spanning her modeling career for almost two decades.
Meanwhile, her husband is a non-celebrity who works as a designer and businessman running a lifestyle-related design company and a famous cafe in Itaewon.
Amid the public's speculation, the actress denied the rumors by sharing a photo on her Instagram working out, hinting that she is doing well.
Interestingly, Jang Yoon Ju is among the cast of the highly anticipated "Money Heist: Korea," playing the role of Nairobi, initially portrayed by the stunning Spanish actress Alba Flores.
She is joined by Yoo Ji Tae as The Professor, "Squid Game" star Park Hae Soo as Berlin, Jeon Jong Seo as Tokyo, and more.
