Reports from Hwang’s homeland reveal that the investigation into the scandal may be widened due to Hwang’s legal team releasing a victim’s personal information. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency informed a media outlet that they would be examining the situation from multiple angles to determine whether Hwang or his lawyers could be charged for sharing the information. This comes as Hwang has been implicated in a sex tape scandal, accused of illegally filming and distributing videos of partners without their knowledge. Despite the allegations, Hwang has denied all charges and counter-sued for defamation, claiming that his phone was stolen while he was playing in Greece.
The police are investigating claims that Hwang’s legal team inadvertently revealed identifying information about the partner during legal proceedings. They have indicated that they have “solid proof” regarding the leakage of the footage, but have not provided any further details. Seoul Police stated that Hwang needs to be questioned further, and that he will be called into the precinct once a schedule is arranged. Since the allegations arose, the Korea Football Association has announced that Hwang will not play for the national team until the inquiry is complete, despite scoring in a recent World Cup qualifying match.
Hwang, who plays for Nottingham Forest, joined Norwich on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window. He has made 14 appearances for the Canaries, but a hamstring injury suffered in a recent Championship loss at Watford is likely to keep him out of action for a significant portion of the month. The legal situation has been a major distraction for Hwang, joining a tumultuous time in his career that has seen him caught up in controversy and legal battles. The seriousness of the allegations, the potential expansion of the investigation, and the police’s insistence on further questioning are indicators that this is a significant and ongoing issue for Hwang and those around him.
