Hwang Jung-min Returns to Variety Show Amid Stalking Controversy Allegations

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Hwang Jung-min Returns to Variety Show Amid Stalking Controversy Allegations

Date: August 12, 2026

Introduction

This article covers the premiere of a popular Korean variety show and its viewership ratings, featuring actor Hwang Jung-min as a guest alongside other celebrities. However, the article also addresses a separate legal matter involving the actor that emerged around the same time. Understanding how Korean media reports on both entertainment news and legal proceedings will help learners grasp how these topics are presented in Korean news outlets.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
시즌 프리미어 sijeun peurimieo season premiere 새 시즌 프리미어가 방송되었어요.The new season premiere aired.
시청률 sicheongnyul viewership rating 시청률이 4.8%를 기록했어요.The viewership rating reached 4.8%.
게스트 geseuteu guest 유명한 배우가 게스트로 나왔어요.A famous actor appeared as a guest.
스토킹 seutoking stalking 스토킹 범죄로 고소되었어요.He was accused of stalking crimes.
메신저 mesinjeo messenger (app) 메신저 대화 스크린샷을 제출했어요.Messenger conversation screenshots were submitted.
소속사 sosoksa agency (entertainment) 배우의 소속사가 성명을 발표했어요.The actor's agency issued a statement.
논란 nollan controversy 사생활 논란이 일어났어요.A private life controversy arose.
기록하다 girokhada to record; to achieve 최고 시청률을 기록했어요.It achieved peak viewership.
혐의 hyeomui charge; accusation 스토킹 혐의로 기소되었어요.He was indicted on stalking charges.
법원 beobwon court 법원에서 최종 공판을 열었어요.The court held a final hearing.
벌금 beolgeum fine (monetary) 1천만 원의 벌금을 구형했어요.A fine of 10 million won was sought.
피해 pihae harm; damage 지속적인 피해를 입었어요.He suffered continuous harassment.

Reading Text

배우 황정민이 11월 11일 SBS의 예능 프로그램 '틈만나면'의 새 시즌 프리미어에 게스트로 출연했다.

Actor Hwang Jung-min appeared as a guest on the season premiere of the SBS variety show "Tteum-man-na-myeon" on November 11.

그 날 방송에서는 유재석과 유연석이 진행을 맡았고, 황정민 외에 정호연도 함께 출연했다.

The broadcast featured hosts Yu Jae-seok and Yu Yeon-seok, and actress Jung Ho-yeon also appeared alongside Hwang Jung-min.

'틈만나면'은 이번 시즌 새로운 게임 요소인 '틈새찬스'를 추가했는데, 이는 행운과 불운의 카드가 섞여 있는 5장의 찬스 카드로 구성되어 있다.

"Tteum-man-na-myeon" added a new game element this season called "Tteum-sae-chance," which consists of five mixed lucky and unlucky chance cards.

방송 첫 번째 코너에서는 대원고 1학년 친구들 세 명이 출연했으며, 이들은 중학교 때부터 친구로 지내온 사이였다.

In the first segment, three first-year high school friends from Daewon High School appeared, and they had been friends since middle school.

두 번째 코너에는 야학에서 함께 한국어를 배워온 어머니들 세 명이 참여했다.

The second segment featured three mothers who have been learning Korean together at a night school.

11월 11일 방송된 '틈만나면'은 시청률에서 우수한 성과를 거두었다.

The November 11 broadcast of "Tteum-man-na-myeon" achieved strong viewership results.

최고 시청률은 4.8%, 가구 시청률은 3.8%, 20∼49세 시청률은 1.1%를 기록했으며, 같은 시간대에 가구 시청률과 20∼49세 시청률 모두에서 1위를 차지했다.

It recorded a peak viewership of 4.8%, household viewership of 3.8%, and 1.1% in the 20-49 age demographic, ranking first in both household and 20-49 age demographic viewership during its time slot.

한편, 황정민은 최근 사생활 논란에 직면해 있다.

Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-min is currently facing a private life controversy.

A라고 불리는 인물이 황정민과 지속적으로 개인 만남을 유지했다고 주장하며 메신저 대화 스크린샷과 통화 녹음을 증거로 제시했다.

A person identified as A claimed to have maintained ongoing private meetings with Hwang Jung-min, citing messenger conversation screenshots and call recordings as evidence.

황정민의 소속사 샘컴퍼니는 A가 스토킹 범죄 용의자이며 황정민을 지속적으로 괴롭혀 왔다고 설명했고, 악의적으로 편집된 글에 대해 추가 법적 조치를 경고했다.

His agency Sam Company stated that A is a stalking crime suspect who has continuously harassed Hwang Jung-min and warned of additional legal proceedings against maliciously edited posts.

11월 11일에는 의정부지방법원 고양지원에서 A에 대한 최종 공판을 열었으며, A는 스토킹처벌법 위반 등의 혐의로 기소되었다.

On November 11, the Goyang Branch of Uijeongbu District Court held a final hearing for A, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Stalking Punishment Act.

검사는 1천만 원의 벌금과 명령 이행을 구형했다.

The prosecutors sought a fine of 10 million won and completion of an order.

Grammar Points

-고 있다 be ~ing

Attached to a verb stem to indicate an ongoing state or action. Here '직면해 있다' means 'is facing (a situation)' — a continuing state.

📖 한편, 황정민은 최근 사생활 논란에 직면해 있다. Meanwhile, Hwang Jeong-min is currently facing a privacy controversy.

✏️ 그는 지금 전화를 하고 있다. He is on the phone right now.

-아/어지다 become (change of state)

'-아/어지다' expresses a change of state or a resulting condition; '섞여 있는' (from 섞이다 + 어 있다) describes cards that are in a mixed state.

📖 이는 행운과 불운의 카드가 섞여 있는 5장의 찬스 카드로 구성되어 있다. This consists of 5 chance cards in which cards of good luck and bad luck are mixed together.

✏️ 날씨가 점점 따뜻해지고 있어요. The weather is gradually getting warmer.

Cultural Notes

In Korea, entertainment agencies (소속사) play a central role in managing and protecting their artists' public images and legal interests. When a celebrity faces controversy, their agency typically issues an official statement (성명) to address claims and outline their legal response. Additionally, Korean variety shows (예능) are a major part of television culture and are closely tracked for viewership ratings (시청률), which are reported by demographic segments such as household rating and age-specific ratings. The stalking punishment law (스토킹처벌법) referenced in this article is a relatively recent addition to Korean law, reflecting growing social concern over harassment and privacy violations.

Topics are inspired by current events in Korea. All lessons are original learning content written by Learn Korean Today.
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