[HanCinema's News] Kang Ji-hwan Taken into Police Custody
By William Schwartz | Published on
As has already been planned, Kang Ji-hwan was taken into custody on July 12th at noon. The surprising story of Kang Ji-hwan's apparent sexual assault, as well as the sheer speed at which the investigation has taken place, guaranteed many photographers from South Korean media on hand to document the event.
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Kang Ji-hwan wore a baseball cap and a breathing mask to cover his face during this very troublesome time. The future of his currently airing drama "Joseon Survival" remains in doubt, though in the immediate sense TV Chosun has stopped airing the drama and only confirmed that Kang Ji-hwan will not appear in any future episodes.
In a statement to the press, Kang Ji-hwan apologized to the victims, referring to himself as an older brother and them as his younger sisters. Specifically, he said he was sorry they were brought into a situation like this and promised to sincerely cooperate with the investigation. He also referenced Internet comments where they mentioned being hurt.
Written by William Schwartz
William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.