{"id":74868,"date":"2025-08-16T20:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T20:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/74868\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T20:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T20:38:12","slug":"korean-actor-lee-ji-hoon-accused-of-domestic-violence-by-wife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/74868\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean actor Lee Ji Hoon accused of domestic violence by wife"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trigger warning: mention of domestic violence<\/p>\n

South Korean actor Lee Ji Hoon has been accused of domestic violence by his wife, his talent management confirmed.<\/p>\n

The actor’s agency, Y.ONE Entertainment, said in a statement on Friday, August 15, 2025, that Lee Ji Hoon\u2019s wife called the police regarding the incident.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s true that the \u201c40-something actor \u2018A\u2019\u201d in today\u2019s reports is our actor Lee Ji Hoon.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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Despite the incident, the management clarified that Lee\u2019s wife \u201cdoes not wish to press charges\u201d and stressed that there was \u201cno assault.\u201d<\/p>\n

They said, “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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In South Korea, assault is considered a \u201cnon-prosecutable offense without the victim\u2019s consent,\u201d meaning the case cannot proceed unless the victim chooses to pursue legal action.<\/p>\n

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The management further emphasized that Lee Ji Hoon and his wife are reflecting on the matter and apologized for the concern it has caused, particularly to the actor\u2019s fans.<\/p>\n

They stated, “We deeply apologize for giving you cause for concern through this matter, and both Lee Ji Hoon and his wife are reflecting on the incident.”<\/p>\n

According to Soompi.com, police received a phone call on July 24, claiming that Lee Ji Hoon assaulted his wife at their home in Gyeonggi Province.<\/p>\n

Reports stated that during an argument, the actor tried to leave the house, but his wife attempted to stop him, which allegedly led to a physical altercation.<\/p>\n

WHO IS LEE JI HOON?<\/p>\n

Lee Ji Hoon debuted as an actor in 2003 and has appeared in numerous films and dramas, often in supporting roles.<\/p>\n

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Photo\/s: Y.ONE Entertainment on Instagram<\/p>\n


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He is known for starring in films such as Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015), The Merciless and I Can Speak (2017), Honey Sweet and The Roundup: No Way Out 3 (2023).<\/p>\n

On television, his notable projects include Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005), Bread, Love and Dreams (2010), The Queen of Office (2013), Hospital Playlist 2 (2021), New Recruit Season 2 (2023), and A Killer Paradox (2024).<\/p>\n

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