Cho Jae Hyun Accused of Sexual Harassment Again
이소연 2018.06.21 14:29
Actor Cho Jae Hyun has been again accused of a sexual assault claim by a former actress. It comes months after he was first accused of sexual harassment in February this year. Cho, however, insisted that the relationship was consensual and denied the charge. Both sides are arguing fiercely.
According to reports, the actress claims that Cho, a senior who met in broadcasting station in May of 2002, raped himself in the restroom of the broadcasting station that was under construction. The actress's mother met Mr. Cho when she heard from the actress's boyfriend that something 'serious' happened to her. At that time, Cho down, apologized and offered to help to her to become an actress. But, after that, she was not given any particular opportunity, suffered from depression and returned to Japan.
The actress says that what she really want is a sincere apology from Cho and did not want money.
But according to Cho's side, they said that the actress and the mother are doing this for the money. They said, “Cho already has transferred to the actress amounts to roughly 70-80 million won (approximately $63-72,000) in the past. More Recently, a lawyer close to the actress contacted and requested a settlement in the amount of 300 million won (approximately $270,000).”
Written by Kim Hyun Rok
Translated by Lee So Yun
