The assault charges filed against singer-actor Kim Hyun Joong have officially been withdrawn. On Aug. 20 the singer-actor was accused of several incidents of assault by his former girlfriend. The incidents allegedly resulted in bruises and a broken rib. As the case was reported to the police, both the singer and his girlfriend were questioned.

The girlfriend, whom the Korea Times identified as being named Choi, asked Kim to publicly apologize for the incidents. If she felt that the apology was sincere, she said through her attorney, she would consider dropping the charges.

Kim Hyun Joong previously stated through his agency that the couple only had one physical fight and that anything else was a misunderstanding. He said the broken rib happened when they were fooling around. But he did apologize. On Sept. 15, he issued an apology, saying that he was sorry for inflicting mental and physical pain on a person he loved.

"I′m embarrassed at myself for doing something that a man should never do," he said in his apology. "Since this incident occurred entirely because of my mistakes, there is no reason for her to be blamed. I want to also say sorry to her family and friends. More than anything, I hope she will accept my apology and forgive me. As a result of this incident, I'll work harder to become a better and healthier person."

The apology did not address his girlfriend's claim that there were multiple incidents of assault. But he did apologize.

"It is exceptional that a celebrity admits to the allegations after being charged," said Sun Jong Mun, Choi's lawyer. "

According to MyDaily, Kim met with Choi and apologized again in person. She felt that he was sincere and accepted his apology.

"She decided to withdraw all charges as a last action of consideration for a person she loves," said Sun.

On Sept. 17, Choi's attorney asked the police to officially drop the charges of assault and battery.

"From the beginning, if Kim Hyun Joong apologized, she was planning on dropping charges under no condition or receipt of settlement money," Sun told Star News.

Kim Hyun Joong finished his world tour on Sept. 16 with an appearance in Nagoya, Japan. Local promoters canceled another tour stop in Beijing that was scheduled for Sept. 19.

Kim Hyun Joong's last drama role was in "Inspiring Generation." Although the assault charges have been dropped, it is too soon to know what long-term repercussions the case may have on his career.