SBS 'Matchmaking Camp' Contestant Denies Affair Allegations, Plans Legal Action

A contestant from SBS's 'Matchmaking Camp' has denied allegations of an affair and announced plans for legal action.

On the 29th, contestant A took to Instagram to state, “We are proceeding with civil and criminal procedures in response to the spread of false information, defamation, and damages caused by this issue.”

A also addressed JTBC's 'Incident Chief,' which had raised the affair allegations, claiming, “The content was one-sided and did not fully reflect the facts,” and that the program admitted to broadcasting errors. The video in question has been deleted and re-uploading is prohibited, with the program seeking an amicable settlement.

A announced that lawsuits against informants and related individuals would begin in May, stating, “Currently, over 100 complaints are underway. If related posts are deleted within the designated period, leniency will be considered, but if the same issue arises again, we will respond firmly.”

A expressed gratitude and apologies to fans and those who felt discomfort and disappointment, stating, “I will legally respond to all matters to protect my rights and honor,” and added that there would be no further statements.

Previously, 'Incident Chief' aired a broadcast claiming that a woman involved in an affair with her ex-husband was appearing on a dating show. A 40-year-old informant claimed that the court ordered her husband and the woman to pay a total of 30 million won in damages, but she has yet to receive the compensation.

In response, A denied the allegations, stating that the broadcast was distorted and exaggerated. However, due to the growing controversy, 'Matchmaking Camp' decided to edit A out of the show.

Below is the full statement from A.

Hello.

I apologize for the inadequate response in the midst of confusion caused by this sudden incident and for causing controversy in the process.

In response to the spread of false information, defamation, and damages caused by this issue, I am proceeding with civil and criminal procedures to protect my rights.

The JTBC program related to this issue was broadcast with one-sided content without fully reflecting the facts, and they have admitted to the broadcasting error.

The video in question has been completely deleted and re-uploading is prohibited, and related articles have also been organized.

The program has requested an amicable settlement.

From May, trials and lawsuits against informants and related individuals will proceed sequentially.

I would like to share the results directly, but due to the nature of the lawsuit, it is difficult to specify the completion time, so I am first summarizing the current progress.

As mentioned in the first statement, over 100 complaints are currently underway regarding malicious comments and posts that have crossed the line.

I am providing a second notice regarding posts that have not been deleted on various communities and SNS such as local mom cafes, YouTubers, Instagram, threads, blogs, TikTok, etc.

Even if they take the form of simple reviews or personal opinions, I intend to hold accountable those who continuously consume, commercialize, or use me as content for profit, thereby inciting public opinion.

Relevant materials, including PDF files, recordings, captures, membership community, and support platform materials, are sufficiently secured and stored, including IDs and dates.

Please note the period from 2026.05.01 to 2026.05.07.

If deleted within the designated period, leniency will be considered, but if the same issue arises again, we will respond firmly.

What I realized from this incident is that I have received more love and attention than I imagined.

I have experienced the highest viewership ratings, and you have given me nicknames like 'Tae-Pa-Min,' 'Flirting Woman,' 'Fate Theorist,' 'Daily Band Woman,' and even 'Kim Tae-In Again.' I am truly grateful for the immense interest and love that cannot be fully expressed in words.

Although there are many interesting stories left, I will put them aside and express my sincere apologies and gratitude to the fans who believed and supported me until the end, and to those who felt discomfort and disappointment.

I am sincerely grateful to the friends, acquaintances, colleagues, customers, and everyone who supported me during difficult times. I will also express my gratitude to my beloved mother and family, even if it takes time.

As an individual in Korea, I will respond to all future matters according to legal procedures to protect my rights and honor.

There will be no further statements, and thank you for reading this long message.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr