Hey everyone! Some pretty surprising news just dropped involving a familiar face from the early days of K-Pop, and I wanted to break it down for you.
So, Choi Jung-won, who was part of the super popular duo UN back in the day, has been under investigation for stalking charges since this past August. But in a new twist, the prosecutor’s office has decided not to move forward with an indictment just yet. Instead, they’ve sent the case back to the police for more investigation.
What Does This Mean?
Okay, so when Korean police finish investigating a case, they send it to the prosecution to decide whether to officially press charges and go to trial. In this situation, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office reviewed the file from the police and basically said, “Hmm, we need more information before we can make a decision.” On December 18th, they officially requested a “supplementary investigation,” sending it back to the same police station that handled it initially. The specific reasons why they need more info haven’t been made public, though.
A Quick Recap of the Allegations
For those who missed it, this whole situation started back in August 2025. Choi Jung-won was accused of stalking a woman he knew by repeatedly showing up at her home. The situation was serious enough that the police got involved and the court issued an emergency restraining order, which prevents him from going within 100 meters of the victim or contacting her.
His Side of the Story
Throughout this, Choi Jung-won has denied the stalking allegations. He has stated that the incident was a personal conflict between him and his girlfriend that got blown out of proportion during an argument. He specifically emphasized that claims of him carrying a weapon or stalking were “entirely untrue” and that his girlfriend also denies these details.
What’s Next?
With the case now back in the hands of the police, the investigation starts again. We don’t know what the outcome will be, but it means a final decision is still a ways off. It’s a complicated situation, and we’ll have to wait and see what the renewed investigation uncovers. I’ll definitely keep you guys updated!
