Actor Jin-goo's agency recently revealed its position on his friendship with Mr. A, the operator of Mom's Cafe, who was recently mentioned by broadcaster Hyun-young as a fraudulent co-conspirator.
On the 18th, Jingu's agency, Baro Entertainment, said, "First of all, we would like to inform you clearly that there is no financial transaction or any business relationship with the person involved in the arrest."
He added, "About the fraudulent behavior of the party involved in the case, Mr. Jin Goo became aware of the case through the media, and he has never been contacted by the relevant authorities in this regard."
The agency asked, "We ask you again to refrain from expanding interpretations and speculative reports and comments that are not related to facts."
Earlier last month, the 5th Criminal Division of the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office arrested and indicted Internet cafe operator A, in his 50s, who is suspected of violating the Act on the Regulation of Fraud and Similar Receiving Acts under the Act on Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes. Mr. A is accused of stealing 14.2 billion won in money and goods from 61 cafe members from November 2019 to September of last year, and of illegally collecting 46.4 billion won with gift certificates as bait.
It is known that Hyun-young is involved in this case. It is said that Hyun-young lent 500 million won to Mr. A and received 35 million won a month for 5 months as interest. Mr. A showed off his friendship with Hyun-young and used it for fraud. In response, Hyunyoung's side stated that they were victims.
On this day, a media reported about A's personal connections in the entertainment industry. According to this, comedians Jang Dong-min and Jung Ju-ri, and actors Park Hyo-joon and Jin-goo were mentioned. In particular, Park Hyo-joon visited Jin-gu and Mr. A's house located in Songdo, Incheon and met with his family, and Mr. A said that he gave Jin-gu a luxury item.The following is the full text of the official position of Jingu's agency, Baro Entertainment.hello. This is Baro Entertainment, the agency of actor Jin Goo.
We would like to convey the following position regarding today's reports regarding Jin-goo.
First of all, we would like to make it clear that there is no financial transaction or any business relationship with the person involved in the case who was arrested and we only met a few times because of overlapping acquaintances.
Regarding the fraudulent behavior of the party involved in the incident, Mr. Jin-goo became aware of the incident through the media, and he has never been contacted by the relevant authorities.
Please refrain from expanding interpretations and speculative reports and comments that are not related to facts.
thank you
Reporter Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia kkk39@tenasia.co.kr