Hwang Jung Eum publicly called out the alleged third party in her marriage.
However, following the surprising exposé, the woman is now demanding an apology from "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" star for the false accusations.
Hwang Jung Eum Shares Photos of Husband Lee Young Don's Alleged Mistress
In a now-deleted Instagram story, Hwang Jung Eum posted a photo of a woman, along with shocking claims regarding her ongoing divorce.
"Hey ugly. Please, please, marry my husband. But can't your Bangkok vacation wait until the divorce is done?"
In addition, the screenshot also included the woman's post, thanking a certain Lee Young Don for a vacation treat in Thailand.
Following the actress' post, news outlets reached out to the individual and shared her thoughts about Hwang Jung Eum's explosive accusation.
In a report, the woman claimed that she had no idea that Lee Young Don was the husband of Hwang Jung Eum. Moreover, she also clarified the name that she mentioned in her post.
"Lee Young Don is a nickname that I use for one of my best friends, who is a woman. We altered our names to sound like male names and called each other those names as our nicknames."
The individual, who was with her two close friends during the trip, mentioned they never met Hwang Jung Eum's husband.
Due to the scandalous accusations, the woman demanded the actress to apologize. She also stated her plans to take legal action and "sue her for defamation" if she refused.
Hwang Jung Eum Issues Apology Amid Claims Regarding Husband's Alleged Mistress
Over Hwang Jung Eum's Instagram, the actress posted a lengthy caption, apologizing for the SNS incident.
According to her, it was all a "misunderstanding," and mentioned that she directly apologized to the individual.
"I sincerely apologize for any harm caused to the person involved by posting a general post.
I have started writing again in this space to correct the content."
Moreover, the actress acknowledged that what she did was due to a "confused state of emotion."
On the other hand, her post garnered mixed reactions from netizens.
While some understood the actress' situation, others pointed out that the statement seemed to "lack content" and were looking for a "more sincere apology."
In addition, fans also took the side of the victim and the possible damage on her part.
Netizens also remind the actress to be mindful of using social media.
Who is Hwang Jung Eum's Husband?
In 2016, Hwang Jung Eum married golfer Lee Young Don on February 26, 2016, six months after dating.
A year later, the actress welcomed their first child, followed by her second child in 2022.
The "She Was Pretty" star filed for divorce in 2020, but withdrew the request. Her agency announced that the couple had reconciled.
However, the actress once again made headlines after accusing her husband of having extramarital affairs.
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Written by Geca Flores