Director Hyun Joo-yeop explains the allegations of abuse of power, "I submitted evidence, but my position was not reflected"
Director Hyun Joo-yeop explains the allegations of abuse of power, "I submitted evidence, but my position was not reflected"
Director Hyun Joo-yeop, who was involved in the suspicion of abuse of power, released an official statement regarding the broadcast of 'True Story Expedition'.

On the 19th, director Hyun Joo-yeop's agency, TN Entertainment, said, "We have cooperated sincerely with 'True Story Exploration Team' since they began reporting on the allegations against director Hyun Joo-yeop."

Previously, on the 18th, MBC's 'True Story Expedition' reported that suspicions of negligence and abuse of power arose after Hyun Joo-yeop was appointed as the head coach of the basketball team at Whimoon High School, his alma mater.

In response, the agency said, "We have sincerely responded on several occasions by securing and providing evidence such as testimony of officials and screenshots of messenger conversations that can prove that the various suspicions surrounding director Hyun Joo-yeop are 'false facts.'" Nevertheless, the 'True Story Exploration Team' 'The broadcast was broadcast without 100% reflecting the company's position, which only further aggravated the controversy surrounding director Hyun Joo-yeop."

Lastly, the agency said, "The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has been conducting an audit on suspicions related to Director Hyun Joo-yeop since the 15th. Director Hyun Joo-yeop has stated that he will follow the results of the audit, regardless of whether they are true or not. Our company has denied false information about Director Hyun Joo-yeop. He emphasized, “We are preparing strong legal action without leniency or agreement against those who try to spread and slander.”
Below is the full text of Hyun Joo-yeop’s official position.

hello.
This is director Hyun Joo-yeop’s agency, TN Entertainment.
We would like to convey the official position regarding MBC's 'True Story Expedition' broadcast on the 18th.

We have faithfully cooperated with the 'True Story Exploration Team' since they began reporting on the allegations against director Hyun Joo-yeop. On several occasions, we have responded with sincerity by securing and providing evidence such as testimony of officials and screenshots of messenger conversations that can prove that the various suspicions surrounding Director Hyun Joo-yeop are 'false facts'.

Nevertheless, the 'True Story Exploration Team' broadcasted the broadcast without 100% reflecting our position. As a result, the controversy surrounding director Hyun Joo-yeop has become more severe.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has been conducting an audit on suspicions related to director Hyun Joo-yeop since the 15th. Director Hyun Joo-yeop has made it clear that he will follow the audit results regardless of whether they are true or not. We are preparing strong legal action without leniency or agreement against those who are trying to spread false information and slander director Hyun Joo-yeop.

Lastly, I sincerely bow my head in apology to the students and parents who are going through a harder time than anyone else.

thank you

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr