"Didn’t Know He Was Married" vs "Responsibility for Family Breakdown"
Singer Sookhyun, who had temporarily suspended her activities due to the controversy over an affair, will begin a full-fledged legal battle regarding the adultery lawsuit starting in April. Sookhyun's side, which had been maintaining silence, is drawing attention as they have appointed legal counsel and are expected to respond actively.
First Hearing in April… Shift from Silence to Legal Response
The Civil Division 7 of the Suwon District Court Seongnam Branch will hold the first hearing for the damages lawsuit filed by Mrs. A, the wife of Mr. B, who has been accused of having an affair with Sookhyun, in early April. Initially, there were concerns that a judgment could be made without a hearing due to Sookhyun's side's silence, but with the late appointment of a lawyer and the submission of a response, formal court proceedings will now take place.
"CCTV Disclosure Controversy" Aftermath of Incident Report
This incident was first publicized through JTBC's 'Incident Report' in December of last year, causing a significant uproar. The informant, Mrs. A, claimed that her husband Mr. B was living with Sookhyun after running away from home. During the broadcast, CCTV footage showing the two engaging in physical contact was revealed, shocking viewers, and Mrs. A disclosed that "I pleaded for my husband to come back, but Sookhyun denied it and showed an attitude of blame."
Sookhyun's Tears and Mr. B's Defense
As the controversy spread, Sookhyun expressed her grievances. She explained, "I started dating because the other party said their marriage was already broken, and I believed they would marry me once the legal matters were settled." She then tearfully apologized, stating, "I ended the relationship after realizing that the divorce agreement had not been finalized."
Mr. B, who has been identified as the adulterer, also defended Sookhyun through platforms like YouTube, stating, "I deceived her into believing that we were separated on the premise of divorce, so all the responsibility lies with me." He emphasized that the rumors of cohabitation are unfounded.
Key Issue is Proving 'Intent'
After the controversy, Sookhyun stepped down from the program she was appearing on to reflect, but in January, she was featured without edits on MBN's 'Current King of Singers 3', which became a hot topic. The core issues of this trial, which involve her honor and livelihood as a celebrity, are expected to be 'whether Sookhyun continued the relationship knowing that Mr. B was married' and 'the responsibility for the breakdown of the marriage'. As both sides present their arguments, attention is focused on what judgment the court will render.
