The scandal arose after Hwang Ui-jo publicly broke up with actress and singer Hyomin, from prominent K-Pop T-ARA, in March 2023.
Videos of the footballer having sex with an alleged ex-girlfriend were leaked on the internet in South Korea, followed by accusations of cheating and betrayal.
“The leaked videos were filmed after he made a deal with his ex-girlfriend. Hwang has been under constant blackmail since May 7, 2023,” said a member of Hwang Ui-jo’s legal team.
“The blackmailer illegally leaked videos of Hwang and his ex-girlfriend, and while at this time we can’t be sure it’s the same person, there has been an indiscriminate dissemination of data and monetary requests. “
The 31-year-old striker, who denies the allegations and claims the videos were recorded with the woman’s consent, will be chosen for his country until the police investigation into his illegal sex tape is concluded.
“A national team player must also maintain the honor of representing the country,” Lee Youn-nam, an attorney who heads the KFA’s ethics committee, added.
“We took into account the fact that a player has to carefully manage his personal life off the field.
“We also looked into how this case will affect the rest of the national team, and how his presence on the field will make our football fans feel.”
Hwang Ui-jo may miss the Asian Cup, which begins Jan. 12 in Qatar.
“These things that are going on is speculation,” South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann to the press last Tuesday.
“I’ve lived in this world for 40 years of professional football and there’s speculation.
“And until something is proven, others speculate, I don’t know.
“Everything that has been speculated in Korea lately is true. “
Hwang Ui-jo, who scored goals in 60 caps for South Korea, played for Seongnam, Gamba Osaka, Girondins, Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos, F. C. Seoul and Norwich City.
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