Actor Kim Seung Woo has denied allegations that he stole 22 million won (approximately $16,500) from an acquaintance, claiming the incident was a harmless prank during a gathering and that he returned the money the following day.
According to reports on November 12th, the complainant, identified only as A, filed a theft complaint with Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station in July. A alleged that Kim secretly took the cash from a wallet left in a bag while the complainant briefly stepped away during a gathering at an entertainment establishment in Cheongdam-dong in October 2021.
In a statement issued the same day, the actor’s attorney categorically denied the allegations.
“The incident was a playful act among acquaintances at a party, and it happened openly in front of everyone present,” the attorney said. “They had planned to meet again a few hours later, when the money would be returned. Kim had absolutely no intention of unlawfully taking someone else’s money.”
According to the statement, the two were unable to meet the following day, prompting Kim to return the money through a bank transfer. His legal team argued that this further demonstrated the absence of criminal intent.
The attorney also maintained that Kim and the complainant remained close after the incident, describing their relationship as brotherly. Kim had even provided financial assistance when the complainant faced difficulties, the statement said.
Kim’s legal team questioned the motives behind the complaint and vowed to take legal action against allegations it described as inconsistent with the facts.
“We have provided investigators with the relevant materials and a full explanation of the circumstances,” the attorney said. “We intend to respond firmly through legal channels to any claims that are contrary to the facts.”
The statement added that Kim had completed his questioning and urged the public and media to refrain from spreading unverified claims or speculation.
Police confirmed that the complaint had been filed and that the case remained under investigation.
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