Scandal Erupts After Famed Korean Footballer’s Alleged Sex Tape Is Leaked By Ex-Girlfriend — Claims Footballer Gaslighted Women, Including Celebrities
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An alleged ex-girlfriend has leaked Korean national team striker Hwang Ui Jo‘s private life.
On June 25, an alleged ex-girlfriend of Hwang Ui Jo reportedly uploaded an explosive post in which she claimed to have dated the footballer. In her post, the ex-girlfriend alleges that the footballer gaslighted her and further claimed that he had done this to several women, including celebrities.
I am a woman who dated Hwang Ui Jo. He has gaslighted several women by acting as if they were dating to sleep with them before ending the relationship saying he had to go overseas. There are so many victims like me, including celebrities. Turns out he had been dating someone during this time. He is currently dating celebrities, influencers, and non-celebrities, all at the same time. I am not sure how many more victims there are.
— Alleged ex-girlfriend
The alleged girlfriend then also posted an alleged NSFW video of the footballer. According to reports, the girlfriend leaked the video after hacking into Hwang Ui Jo’s phone.
Hwang Ui Jo’s management agency UJ Sports, has since released a statement denying the alleged ex-girlfriend’s claims.
First, we would like to apologize to the fans for causing concern. We have become aware of unfounded rumors and sexual harassment targeting Hwang Ui Jo. Henceforth, we are investigating who started these rumors and leaks.
— UJ Sports
The management agency also claimed that the NSFW video circulating was not of Hwang Ui Jo.
Currently, all the contests uploaded to social media of the player are false, and we will be taking strict legal action against those who spread slander and defame the player.
We strongly condemn the fake rumors that have negatively impacted the player, and we will take strict legal action against those spreading unfounded rumors.
— UJ Sports
Meanwhile, Hwang Ui Jo is a famed striker for Korea’s National Team. The player scored 12 and 11 goals in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, respectively, for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux before the team was demoted to League 2 in 2023.