‘Ex-convict’ Hwang Young-woong becomes an antihero

Only the name and genre are the same, but they are taking completely different steps. Lim Young-woong is winning and receiving love, while Hwang Young-woong collapses right in front of the throne while competing in an audition. This is because Hwang Young-woong’s injury record was revealed.

On the 25th, the production team of 'Burning Trotman' said, "We have confirmed the facts about the recent content raised about performer Hwang Young-woong." "In 2016 (then 22 years old), Hwang Young-woong was fined 500,000 won through summary indictment by the prosecution. “He said.

Hwang Young-woong also acknowledged the fact, saying, "I am truly sorry for hurting my close friend. I will meet in person to express my apology and ask for forgiveness." He said, "Although I have a lot of mistakes in the past, I have the will to live a new life. I have worked at a factory for several years since my mid-20s and learned to live a sincere life. And I started singing again, which was my childhood dream, and became a burning trotman. He said, "I was in fear and pain every moment while recording the broadcast. Even at this moment, I want to put everything down and disappear." He also said, “I muster the courage to offer a public apology on behalf of my mother, who has spent her entire life taking care of her poor son, and my grandmother, who took care of me on behalf of the breadwinner.”

Previously, suspicions arose that Hwang Young-woong had a record of being accused of assault and causing injury in the past. On the 22nd, Hwang Young-woong was pointed out by anonymous Mr. A as the perpetrator of the assault. Mr. A revealed that he was suddenly assaulted after refusing Hwang Young-woong's request to drink more alcohol during his birthday party, and that he is still suffering from aftereffects such as distorted teeth. Mr. A sued Hwang Young-woong on charges of injury, and Hwang Young-woong also counter-sued Mr. A on charges of assault on both sides. Afterwards, Mr. A reached an agreement with Hwang Young-woong for 3 million won, including treatment costs, but Hwang Young-woong did not make any apology, and Mr. A said that he is still suffering from the aftereffects of Hwang Young-woong's assault.

As the controversy grew, secondary revelations related to Hwang Young-woong also emerged. It is said that he often went out of his way to carve a tattoo of irezumi, also known as the 'Yakuza tattoo'. In addition, the complaint that was completed by the Ulsan District Prosecutors' Office on March 4, 2016 was also made public.

At the beginning of the 'Burning Trotman' broadcast, Hwang Young-woong was easily remembered by viewers because he had the same name as Gongorunge Lim Young-woong. Hwang Young-woong said that he thought about a different stage name, but decided to perform under his real name, saying that the name his grandmother gave him was important to him.

On the other hand, ‘original hero’ Lim Young-woong is on a roll. The popularity of Lim Young-woong, winner of ‘Mr. Trot’, is not cooling down. Lim Young-woong, who recently sold out his national tour in Korea and completed an encore performance, has also expanded overseas. On the 11th and 12th, Lim Young-woong's American concert ended successfully at the Dolby Theater in LA, USA.

When he appeared on ‘Mr. Trot’, Lim Young-woong’s filial piety became a hot topic. Lim Young-woong has a scar on his left cheek. It was caused by a fall when I was young, and because my single mother was struggling to lead the family at the time, the wound was not properly treated, leaving a scar. At the time, Lim Young-woong moved viewers by saying, “I want to be successful and be filial to my mother, even if it means thinking about her.”

Starting March 1st, Lim Young-woong will meet his fans through a live performance movie. The movie 'I'm the Hero Final', which contains last year's concert encore performance and behind-the-scenes footage, is being released. 'I'm Hero the Final' ranked first in the reservation rate of all movies, surpassing the reservation rate of Marvel movies.

The different actions of two heroes with the same name. It is more than the causal response of each person, created not only by consistent efforts but also by character and humanity.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr